Microsoft messaging and collaboration
Exchange Server is a difficult product to manage. Get tips to sort out issues related to connectivity and client issues to keep email flowing in the on-premises messaging platform. For enterprises on Office 365, find advanced tutorials designed to ease the management of Exchange Online and Microsoft Teams with PowerShell and Microsoft Graph.
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11 May 2023
Follow these steps to decommission Exchange Server
An Exchange Server migration includes a lot of moving parts but it's important to cover the training aspect to make sure your users aren't left behind. Continue Reading
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19 Apr 2023
Tips to avoid a bumpy Exchange 2010 migration to Office 365
Now that Exchange Server 2010 and Exchange 2013 are legacy products, administrators should make the push to migrate to avoid becoming the next ransomware target. Continue Reading
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28 Nov 2016
Microsoft SCORCH lights an automated path to more efficiency
System Center Orchestrator tackles tedious tasks and can even make autonomous decisions based on conditions set by the Windows administrator. Continue Reading
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16 Nov 2016
Use Windows PowerShell DSC to construct file servers from scratch
Administrators can take control over the deployment of common resources, such as Windows-based file servers, using PowerShell Desired State Configuration. Continue Reading
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14 Oct 2016
Log Parser Studio provides flexibility for Exchange troubleshooting
Administrators can use default queries in Log Parser Studio or modify existing queries to analyze logs and troubleshooting Exchange issues. Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2016
Set Office 365 data loss prevention policies with PowerShell
Exchange administrators can use PowerShell to manage Office 365 compliance, e-discovery and data loss prevention. Continue Reading
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28 Jun 2016
Test and confirm functions with PowerShell parameters
Windows PowerShell functions support parameters that can prevent scripts from being run accidentally and simulate the outcome of the function. Continue Reading
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10 Feb 2016
Why is there an Outlook folder missing from Outlook Web App?
Some folders in a mailbox on Exchange Server 2013 are not showing up on the folder list in the OWA virtual directory but do appear in other views. Continue Reading
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18 Nov 2015
Using PowerShell to create XML documents
Administrators can avoid introducing errors when building an XML file by using PowerShell to construct the document. Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Jun 2015
Advanced threat protection add-on comes to Microsoft EOP
The ATP add-on for Exchange Online Protection gives on-premises Exchange Server and Office 365 customers another layer of security. Continue Reading
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04 May 2015
What are SR-IOV pros and cons with Hyper-V?
SR-IOV in Windows Server 2012 R2 supports Hyper-V Live Migration, but system requirements hampered adoption for some cases. Should everyone put PCIe SR-IOV to use? Continue Reading
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21 Apr 2015
Switch authentication modes during a disaster recovery
Converting authentication modes is a rare thing admins need to address, but it must be fixed right away when it happens -- and Microsoft's documentation on it is incorrect. Continue Reading
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15 Dec 2014
How do I grant users outside the LAN access to OWA?
Our company has users who reside outside the local area network. What's the best way to grant those users access to Outlook Web App? Continue Reading
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22 Oct 2014
How can I delete Exchange audit logs?
Admins don't have to sidestep the default settings for deleting logs, but if needed, these PowerShell cmdlets will get the job done. Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2014
Set up an ADFS server to manage Office 365 identities
As long as you know how to set it up and install it, ADFS can be a good identity management option for Office 365. Continue Reading
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06 May 2013
How to configure Office Web Apps Server for use with Exchange 2013
Get the steps necessary to build an Office Web Apps Server farm and integrate it with Exchange 2013. It's essential if you add other Wave 15 products. Continue Reading
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06 Feb 2012
Distinguishing between mail contacts and mail users in Exchange 2010
It’s easy to confuse mail users with mail contacts in Exchange 2010. Our expert sorts out the differences between these seemingly interchangeable terms. Continue Reading
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24 Oct 2011
Migrating a Linux file system to a Windows file system (or vice versa)
In-place file system conversions are not only difficult – they're also downright dangerous. If you need to migrate data, you've got other options. Continue Reading
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28 Sep 2010
Auditing AD administrators with Windows 2008 R2's Event Viewer
When it comes to admin rights, knowing who you can trust is not always easy. But while auditing limitations won’t do you any favors, new features in R2’s Event Viewer can help. Continue Reading
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06 Jul 2010
Alternative PowerShell commands for Active Directory management
While Microsoft has added many new cmdlets for PowerShell 2.0, admins can also use additional options from Quest Software and other outlets when working with Active Directory. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jul 2009
Forcing the removal of a Windows Server 2008 domain controller
Need solutions for Microsoft Active Directory 2008? This excerpt from "Active Directory Domain Services 2008 How-To" explains how to force the removal of a Windows Server 2008 Domain Controller and how to perform a metadata cleanup. Continue Reading
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02 Dec 2008
Creating a SharePoint site map using out-of-the-box features
Giving SharePoint site owners the power to manage their own part of the SharePoint site map frees up administrators to manage more critical areas of the SharePoint environment. Continue Reading
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02 Sep 2008
Troubleshooting slow Outlook Web Access (OWA) performance
Do your Exchange mobile users struggle with slow Outlook Web Access (OWA) server performance? The initial cause may not be your OWA server, but instead a firewall or infrastructure issue. To pinpoint the root cause of slow OWA server performance, use the Performance Monitor. If there isn't one particular issue causing slow performance, the entire server may be unable to support a normal workload. Replacing the server or using network load balancing can fix this. Continue Reading
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05 Aug 2008
Branch office security: Pros and cons of read-only domain controllers
Windows administrators have long wondered whether or not to use domain controllers for authentication in remote branch offices. In this tip, learn about the pros and cons of domain controllers in Windows environments and how read-only domain controllers can improve security in your organization. Continue Reading
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28 May 2008
Use the Exchange Management Shell Set command to block senders
Want to create a list of blocked mail senders and recipients in Exchange Server 2007? Use the Exchange Management Shell's Set verb to write this script. Continue Reading
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09 May 2008
Determining the cause of Windows server hang
Using the Windows Kernel Debugger (Windbg), learn to fix Windows server hang by analyzing a forced crash dump to determine the cause of the hung server. Continue Reading
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04 Apr 2008
Why do Windows servers hang?
Troubleshooting a hung server begins by understanding why the problem occurs in the first place. Windows expert Bruce Mackenzie-Low takes a look at the big picture to explain some common causes of Windows server hang. Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2008
How to set up Remote Desktop for Exchange Server administration
Learn how to use the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to manage and troubleshoot Microsoft Exchange Server from a distance via a terminal service session. Continue Reading
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20 Nov 2007
Get Outlook meeting requests to show as 'tentative'
Find out how to set up Microsoft Outlook so that meeting requests will show up on attendees' calendars as tentative until they respond to the meeting request. Continue Reading
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22 Aug 2007
How to retrieve email from an SMTP server using POP3
Follow these steps to retrieve email from an SMTP server using POP3 in Microsoft Outlook 2003. Continue Reading
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17 Jul 2007
How to properly authenticate a Linux client in a Windows domain
MVP Gary Olsen describes the step-by-step process of configuring a Red Hat Fedora client into a Windows Server 2003 domain. Continue Reading
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12 Jul 2007
Guide to using chkdsk to detect file and folder corruption
Follow these steps for configuring Windows to periodically run the chkdsk tool against a volume in order to detect file and folder corruption. Continue Reading
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06 Jun 2007
How to retrieve lost files using Group Policy folder redirection
Learn how to combat many file and folder disasters using the 'Redirect My Documents' option via Group Policy in the Windows domain. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2007
Microsoft's daylight-saving time (DST) patch -- Does it matter to AD?
Who would've thought that expanding the dates of daylight-saving time would cause so many problems for IT administrators? Expert Gary Olsen analyzes what the changes mean to Active Directory regarding domain operations. Continue Reading