Exchange Best Practices: PIN/Passcode Requirements for Mobile Devices
The default Exchange and Exchange Online mobile policies do not enforce PIN/passwords for mobile devices, which is not recommended for security reasons.
View ArticlePodcast Episode 15: Exchange Development with Glen Scales
In this episode of the Exchange Server Pro Podcast, Glen Scales and I discuss Exchange Web Services, and how IT pros can get started with Exchange dev..
View ArticleEmails from Website Not Received in Exchange or Exchange Online
Emails sent using web forms on a website may not be received in the mailbox of the recipient due to a configuration or filtering issue.
View ArticleProduct Review: Softerra Adaxes
A review of the Adaxes Active Directory management tool by Softerra, which enables powerful automation of Active Directory and Exchange administration.
View ArticleExchange Best Practices: Automatically Remote Wiping Mobile Devices
Exchange Server and Exchange Online mobile device mailbox policies allow automatic remote wipe of devices after failed sign-in attempts.
View ArticleExchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 1 May Cause Edge Transport to Reject...
A bug in Exchange 2016 CU1 may cause Edge Transport servers to reject inbound emails sent to valid internal recipient addresses. Related StoriesRepairing a Failed Content Index in Exchange Server...
View ArticleOffice 365 Email Address Policies
The appearance of email address policies in Exchange Online may be a good sign for Office 365 customers who need this useful feature.
View ArticleExchange Best Practices: Datacenter Activation Coordination Mode
It is recommended to enable Datacenter Activation Coordination (DAC) mode for Exchange database availability groups that meet the criteria.
View ArticleNew Pluralsight Course – Migrating to Exchange Server 2016
I'm pleased to announce that my first Pluralsight course, Migrating to Exchange Server 2016, is available now.
View ArticlePodcast Episode 16: Eliminating PST Files with Dan Clark from QUADROtech
In this episode of the Exchange Server Pro Podcast I'm joined by Dan Clark from QUADROtech to discuss the challenges associated with eliminating PST files and migrating data to Exchange and Office 365....
View ArticleWhy PowerShell?
PowerShell has been around for many years now, but it's still a source of confusion, anger, and frustration for a lot of IT professionals.
View ArticleExchange Best Practices: Device Encryption for Mobile Devices
Encryption is important for protecting corporate data stored on mobile devices from being accessed by anybody who has physical access to the device.
View ArticleRegister Your Interest for Office 365 Workshops in Australia
In late August of this year, we're planning to run a series of one-day Office 365 workshops aimed at IT professionals who are about to begin, or are just beginning a move to Office 365.
View ArticleRebuilding Content Indexes for Exchange Databases
How to start and monitor the repair of a failed content index for an Exchange Server mailbox database.
View ArticleAdvanced Threat Protection Notes from the Field
Here's my experience using the Advanced Threat Protection features in Exchange Online Protection to protect my Office 365 tenant.
View ArticleAnnouncing the Exchange Server Troubleshooting Companion
Today I’m pleased to announce the release of our new eBook, the Exchange Server Troubleshooting Companion. Early in my career I received some good advice from a senior colleague of mine – when trouble...
View ArticlePodcast Episode 17: Troubleblasting with Andrew Higginbotham
My guest for this episode is Andrew Higginbotham. Andrew is a Microsoft Certified Master in Exchange 2010 and a Microsoft Certified Solutions Master in Exchange 2013. He is also an Exchange Server MVP....
View ArticleExchange Best Practices: Least Privilege Administrative Rights
The principle of least privilege means only granting a user, process or program the minimum level of access it requires to perform its task. Least privilege is considered a best practice, and when it...
View ArticleBacking Up Office 365 Mailboxes
As any product or service grows in popularity an ecosystem of third party solutions tends to sprout around it. Such is the case with Office 365 and backup products, as software companies both new and...
View ArticleDetecting SSL 3.0 Configuration Changes with Exchange Analyzer
Fellow MVP Andy David has written a post about his discovery that Exchange cumulative updates are re-enabling SSL 3.0 on servers where it has been disabled. If you have been vigilant, you disabled SSL...
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