Tutorials

Tutorials

• How to create multiple instances of OWA

  Creating multiple instances of OWA is a great way to assign varying sets of features to different OWA users. It can also provide users with file share access. These steps explain how to create multiple instances of OWA no matter which version of ...  Continue Reading

• Tests for securing the internal Windows network

  While hardening your network against hackers is important, it's also critical to look out for internal threats. Protect your environment from the inside with these security tests.  Continue Reading

• Set-ExchangeServer cmdlet can ease domain controller workloads

  Exchange Server can distribute workloads evenly among domain controllers, but external factors can cause them to become overworked . Executing Exchange Management Shell's Set-ExchangeServer command can help lessen domain controller workloads.  Continue Reading

• Web server security practices for Windows environments

  Web server security is critical to overall network protection. Learn how to harden a Web server and test the security of your deployment.  Continue Reading

• How mailbox rules and Windows Desktop Search affect Outlook 2007

  If you can't find what's slowing Outlook 2007 performance, check out two commonly overlooked causes -- excessive mail rules and Windows Desktop Search.  Continue Reading

• Recover Exchange databases and mailboxes with DPM 2007

  You can use Data Protection Manager 2007 to recover Exchange databases and Exchange mailboxes. Get the steps to recover both and see what role storage groups play in the recovery process.  Continue Reading

• Steps to clean AD to prepare for Exchange Server 2010

  You need a clean Active Directory to deploy Exchange Server 2010. Follow these steps to remove Exchange Server 2007 remnants from AD before you begin the migration.  Continue Reading

• Predict how large Outlook 2007 mailboxes will perform

  Despite Outlook improvements in Microsoft Office 2007 SP2, mailboxes that are larger than 5 GB can still experience performance problems. Use these recommendations and the WinSAT tool to accurately predict how large Outlook mailboxes will perform.  Continue Reading

• Using Windows Mobile 6.5 with Exchange 2007 mobile devices

  Windows Mobile 6.5 has it pros and cons. Check out this multipart tutorial to decide whether or not the OWA and ActiveSync improvements are reasons enough to upgrade.  Continue Reading

• Re-evaluate your Exchange 2007 Active Directory architecture

  Exchange Server 2007 usually works well with existing Active Directory designs. A poorly designed AD architecture can actually hinder performance. The first step in evaluating your AD design is to understanding site structure and topology.  Continue Reading

• Effects of excessive mailbox size and storage on Outlook performance

  So you applied the February 2009 cumulative update or Microsoft Office 2007 SP2, but Outlook is still performing poorly. Why? Maybe it's time to check how much data is being stored in your users Exchange mailboxes.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft Outlook and SharePoint interoperability considerations

  There are ways to tweak SharePoint to make it run more efficiently for Outlook and OWA users. One way is to create a shortcut within Outlook, giving users direct access to your SharePoint portal.  Continue Reading

• How to install Forefront Security for Exchange Server

  By installing Forefront Security for Exchange Server, you can take advantage of its antivirus features. Using multiple virus scanning engines will better protect you from new virus signatures.  Continue Reading

• Block Web beacons and protect OWA users from spam

  Web beacons confirm the validity of email addresses and confirm that spam has made it through a user's filter. Outlook blocks Web beacons by default, but OWA doesn't. Learn more about Web beacons and how to protect your users from spam with EMS ...  Continue Reading

• Remove Exchange 2003 from Active Directory to install Exchange 2010

  A clean Active Directory is vital for an Exchange Server 2010 migration. If you still have Exchange 2003 remnants hanging around, use the ADSI Edit tool to remove them.  Continue Reading