Tutorials

Tutorials

• 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

• Outlook 2007 shut-down problems and fixes

  Several issues can cause errors when Microsoft Outlook 2007 shuts down. Finding and diagnosing the root cause should be your first line of defense in preventing future problems. Check the add-in applications that use Outlook's data files to see if ...  Continue Reading

• Microsoft Outlook and SharePoint calendar dos and don'ts

  Improperly linking and labeling calendar entries from Microsoft Outlook can confuse other SharePoint team members. Here are some dos and don'ts for copying an event from one calendar to another.  Continue Reading

• Is your Exchange 2007 hub transport server healthy?

  By monitoring the Hub Transport Server role, you can monitor the transport queue's health in Exchange Server 2007. Read this article and check your Performance Monitor counters to see your servers are operating at their best.  Continue Reading

• OWA 2007 configuration tricks to boost performance

  Outlook Web Access 2007's default configurations work well for most, but what about users with a slow Internet connection? You can configure Gzip compression and enable WebReady Document Viewing to improve OWA performance.  Continue Reading

• Free tools facilitate large-scale Outlook and SharePoint integrations

  There's no single tool for performing large-scale SharePoint and Outlook integrations. Download these two free tools and follow the steps to successfully integrate MOSS 2007 and Outlook on a large scale.  Continue Reading

• Two useful tools for documenting an Exchange Server installation

  Exchange BPA and ExchDump tools let you collect data about your Exchange installation, including settings and server configuration information. Learn how to translate this data and include it into your installation documentation.  Continue Reading