Microsoft email administration
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Answer
22 Nov 2021
What are the most important email security protocols?
Email was designed without security considerations, but these top email security protocols add mechanisms to keep messaging safe from threats. Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2021
Microsoft Loop bolsters collaboration in 365
Loop lets people collaborate on Word and Excel content through Teams, Outlook and OneNote. The new software is based on the Fluid open source framework. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Oct 2021
Control restricted content with Office 365 sensitivity labels
Learn to work within the compliance portal or use PowerShell to create and publish the labels your organization needs to maintain control over restricted content. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Oct 2021
These Office 365 migration tools cover more than just email
Vendors have adapted their migration products to handle more than just email as an increasing number of enterprises see the value in shifting more data away from the data center. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Sep 2021
Get to know the new Exchange admin center features
After a lengthy development process, Microsoft unveiled its new admin portal for Exchange Online for a more consistent look with other management areas in Office 365. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
31 Aug 2021
Minimize headaches with these Office 365 PST migration tips
A bulk email import into the hosted email service in Microsoft's cloud takes a little effort -- and some help from the AzCopy utility -- but it's a job you can handle yourself. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Aug 2021
Reduce your risk with Exchange Server security best practices
The unique nature of your on-premises Exchange Server makes it an attractive target for threat actors. Take these recommended steps to avoid being the next breach victim. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Jul 2021
Comparing offerings: Microsoft 365 vs. Google Workspace
Microsoft 365 vs. Google Workspace is a difficult choice, so organizations should evaluate each offering's features and pricing before they pick a cloud productivity service. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jun 2021
A Microsoft 365 email migration checklist
When an organization migrates its email servers and profiles to Microsoft 365, it could use several different processes. Sort through the five options listed below. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Apr 2021
12 Microsoft Exchange Server security best practices
Exchange security has come under increased scrutiny since the recent exploitation of critical vulnerabilities. Review this list of activities to best protect your enterprise. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Oct 2020
Using the Office 365 Recommended Configuration Analyzer
Learn how this free PowerShell-based utility digs into your Office 365 security setup and offers guidance for administrators looking to stop the latest online threats. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
27 Oct 2020
Build a Power Automate flow using the Graph API
Administrators of Office 365 or Azure platforms can benefit from using newer Microsoft software technologies to handle many jobs, such as automating tasks and generating reports. Continue Reading
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News
02 Oct 2020
Exchange Server vNext will have subscription requirement
The news from Microsoft from this year's Ignite show for Exchange administrators was: You can keep your on-premises email platform, but you'll have to pay for it like Office 365. Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2020
Microsoft updating look, features in Outlook for macOS
An improved search function, additional customization options and a newly revised aesthetic are among the Outlook for macOS improvements planned by Microsoft. Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2020
Microsoft adding voice commands to Outlook mobile app
Voice commands built into the Outlook mobile app will speed up writing emails, scheduling meetings and calling colleagues, Microsoft said at Ignite this week. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jun 2020
How to take advantage of Teams-Exchange integration
The apps in Office 365 sometimes need a few tweaks to interact in a more seamless fashion. Learn how to combine the functionality of Exchange and Microsoft Teams. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Apr 2020
Avoid common pain points when migrating to Exchange Online
Every Exchange Server configuration is unique, which makes a move to hosted email in Office 365 a complex undertaking, but some stumbling blocks are more frequent than others. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Mar 2020
Do you need to make Exchange Online backups?
Microsoft has several protective measures in place to let customers restore deleted mail in Office 365, but backup vendors will say it's not enough to cover every scenario. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Mar 2020
Updated Exchange Online PowerShell module adds reliability, speed
Microsoft assists Exchange Online administrators who rely on PowerShell by reworking the underlying functionality of several cmdlets used to manage the hosted email platform. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Dec 2019
How to manage Exchange hybrid mail flow rules
Duplicating your existing transport rule collection won't work when you move to an Exchange hybrid deployment. Learn how to set up a proper mail flow with these tips. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Oct 2019
What's new with the Exchange hybrid configuration wizard?
The Exchange configuration wizard continues to evolve into a refined utility with enhanced capabilities that administrators should explore when considering a hybrid deployment. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Aug 2019
Exchange troubleshooting tools help unclog email issues
When problems with email occur, they can stem from an improper configuration of the Exchange Server system. Here's how to unravel some common messaging platform problems. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Mar 2019
Lessons learned during a migration to Exchange Online
There are a number of perks for administrators who move to Exchange Online, but there are spots of frustration that will require a few workarounds to ease the transition process. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Feb 2019
The clock is ticking on the Exchange Web Services change
Another change that might affect your Exchange environment is coming in 2020. Here's what you need to know to prepare. Continue Reading
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Quiz
20 Dec 2018
Test your phishing security knowledge with this quiz
Email phishing can cause major security breaches if users aren't careful. IT must train users on email security best practices to defend against these attacks. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Oct 2018
Create an email phishing test to minimize attack vectors
With email phishing testing, IT can improve its end-user security. Phishing attacks prey on user ignorance, so IT can use a test to teach users how to avoid this attack vector. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Sep 2018
How to create an internal phishing campaign from scratch
When IT begins an email phishing campaign, it must determine what server the emails will come from, consider phishing tool options and more. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
04 Sep 2018
4 enterprise email clients to consider instead of Outlook
Organizations looking to cut costs or make a change for their business email client have numerous options to replace Microsoft Outlook, but not all of them are viable. Continue Reading