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Economic implications of Exchange virtualization
Cost savings are a great reason to virtualize Exchange. However, where those savings lie isn’t always obvious. Home in on these three areas during your virtualization project. guide
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Lighten your workload: Delegate permissions in Exchange 2010
Make your life easier -- let help desk staff and users manage certain tasks on their own. Here's a rundown of some time-saving settings. Feature
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Why you should be excited about Office 365
Office 365 may seem more geared toward making users happy. But a few key features will hit the mark with Exchange administrators as well. Feature
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An introduction to the Exchange Remote Connectivity Analyzer tool
A beta version of Microsoft's Exchange Remote Connectivity Analyzer tool assists administrators with remote end-to-end validation and diagnostics. Use this free tool perform a variety of connectivity tests for everything from Outlook to Exchange Web ... Tutorial
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Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 performance tutorial
Discover Exchange Server 2007 best and worst practices for optimal server performance with this tutorial. You will also read about the best Exchange hardware configuration options, helpful native and third-party tools, how to prepare your server for ... Spotlight
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AppAssure Software Replay 2.1
Learn about AppAssure's Software Replay version 2.1, which maintains uninterrupted operation and ensures recovery from Exchange Server failures. New Product Showcase
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Top Exchange Server performance monitoring and troubleshooting tools
Maintaining a healthy Exchange server is critical to achieving peak performance. Leveraging the monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities of tools such as the Performance Monitor, which prevents growth-related performance issues through capacity pl... Resource Guide
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Using the NTBackup tool for Exchange Server backup and recovery
Many Exchange Server administrators relish the fact that Microsoft's Windows backup tool, NTBackup, is Exchange-aware. Peruse this fast guide to learn more about the NTBackup tool, including its feature limitations, best practices for backing up and ... Fast Guide
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Setting up email disclaimers and signatures in Exchange Server
Get up-to-speed on available methods of configuring email disclaimers in Microsoft Exchange Server, including scripts, event sinks and third-party tools. Fast Guide
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Using Queue Viewer in Exchange 2007 to prevent mail flow problems
Check mail flow in Exchange Server 2007 with the Exchange Management Console's Queue Viewer to proactively prevent email message delivery problems. Tutorial
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New Google tools underline interest in enterprise mail
Remember Microsoft's aggressive deals and migration tools aimed at moving enterprises off Domino and onto Exchange? Google is now eyeing those customers. Article | 25 Mar 2010
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IT Picks: Top free downloads from Microsoft
Find out what free tools Windows shops are downloading from Microsoft to manage tasks and update systems across a variety of product lines. Article | 07 Oct 2008
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Microsoft woos Notes users with tools and templates
It's becoming an annual ritual. Like last year, Microsoft will unveil mail migration tools for Exchange on the eve of IBM's big collaboration confab, Lotusphere. Article | 22 Jan 2007
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New Exchange Server tools named as Products of the Year
SearchExchange.com's editors sat down this past fall to assess the 2006 crop of third-party Exchange Server administration products. Find out what products made our "A" list. Article | 15 Jan 2007
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Get ready for Exchange Server 2007 with a tool check
With a new release of Exchange Server coming next year, it's time for IT administrators to check their toolbox in advance of planning a migration. Article | 20 Aug 2006
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Microsoft delivers new Exchange tool for mobile devices
Exchange administrators have a new free tool in their quiver to help configure and validate mobile client certificate authentication for Exchange Server ActiveSync. Microsoft also released a utility that gives Exchange's Jet database a stress test. Article | 07 Feb 2006
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New Exchange Server freebie utilities available now
Microsoft added to its cache of tools for Exchange Server administrators. This time, disaster recovery and performance analysis join the ever popular Best Practice Analyzer. Article | 04 Nov 2005
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Part 4: Administrative Groups
Crash Course: A tour of Exchange System Manager, part 4: Administrative Groups. Article | 15 Aug 2005
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Part 3: Recipients
Crash Course: A tour of Exchange System Manager, part 3: Recipients. Article | 15 Aug 2005
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Part 1: Getting started
Crash Course: A tour of Exchange System Manager, part 1: Getting started. Article | 15 Aug 2005
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Highlighting new features in Exchange 2013: Compliance and e-discovery
New features in Exchange 2013 may actually help drive adoption. Take compliance and e-discovery features for example. Tip
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An intro to RBAC management in Exchange 2013
Microsoft rebuilt the RBAC feature in Exchange 2013, so it's important to familiarize yourself with the basics. Start here. Tip
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An Exchange Online administration primer for Office 365 newbies
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Become familiar with the basics of Microsoft’s Exchange Online administration prior to making the move to Office 365. Tip
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How to write reusable PowerShell scripts for Exchange Server
We’ve all heard about the virtues of PowerShell. Reusable scripts may not change your life, but they'll certainly change your job and save you lots of time. Tip
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How to track Microsoft Exchange Server licenses for free
No one wants to break Microsoft’s licensing laws, so keeping track of your Exchange licenses is critical. It may not be obvious due to its name, but this free Microsoft tool can help. Tip
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Three reasons behind Exchange 2010 Management Console failures
It’s not uncommon for the Exchange 2010 management console to break down. Some failures may be attributed to changes made since Exchange 2007, but there are other causes as well. Tip
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Why you should consider SCOM for Exchange Server monitoring
Are you relying on complicated performance monitor counters to track your Exchange servers’ health? If so, you may want to give SCOM a try. Tip
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Free virtual appliance helps load balance Exchange 2010 deployments
Looking for an effective -- and free -- tool to load-balance your Exchange 2010 deployment? If you’re Linux-savvy, you’re in luck. If not, you can still use it in your lab environment. Tip
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Exchange 2010 auditing tools to track admin, end-user behavior
Compliance rules make tracking admin and email users a necessary evil. Thankfully, audit logging tools in Exchange 2010 can help. Tip
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Prerequisites for installing Exchange 2010 Management Tools in Windows
Having trouble opening the Exchange 2010 Management Tools? There are several Windows settings you must enable and installs you may have missed. Tip
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Why were some Exchange administration tools retired in Exchange 2013?
Microsoft discontinued several Exchange administration tools in the Exchange 2013 release, but why? Learn the answer and what to use instead. Answer
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What is the best way to test Exchange 2010 server health?
An admin wants to know what his options are when it comes to checking Exchange 2010 server health. Our expert offers two suggestions. ATE
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Problems viewing Exchange tabs after Exchange migration
If you've installed Admin tools from Active Directory during an Exchange migration, you may have issues viewing your Exchange tabs. Ask the Expert
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Prevent Microsoft Outlook 2007 from hanging when forwarding email
Is Microsoft Outlook 2007 hanging when forwarding email? Find out how to remedy the problem. Ask the Expert
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Search and index Microsoft Outlook 2007 public folders
Lookout for Outlook, a free add-on tool, doesn't run on Microsoft Outlook 2007. Discover alternatives for indexing and searching Outlook 2007 public folders. Ask the Expert
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Tools to bulk modify Active Directory users in Exchange Server 2003
Learn how to bulk modify alternate recipients and other Active Directory objects in Exchange Server 2003. Ask the Expert
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Customizing an Outlook Web Access 2003 email signature
Find out how to manually change the length of an Exchange Server email signature using the Outlook Web Access Administration Tool (OWAAdmin). Ask the Expert
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Monitor and search Exchange mailboxes for music and video files
Discover Microsoft Exchange tools that will monitor and search mailboxes for users' music and video files that are housed in the your Exchange Server system. Ask the Expert
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Can Exchange calendar sharing be automated using the SetPerm utility?
Is it possible to automate Exchange Server calendar sharing for newly created Active Directory accounts using the SetPerm utility? Our expert weighs in. Ask the Expert
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Tools that support Boolean searches of Exchange mailbox data and .PSTs
Discover Microsoft Exchange Server tools that will allow you to perform defined searches of .PST files, the Exchange information store and mailbox data. Ask the Expert
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Microsoft Exchange RBAC (Role Based Access Control)
Microsoft Exchange RBAC is a permissions model used in Exchange Server 2010 and Exchange Server 2013. Definition
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Microsoft Exchange 2010 Mailbox Server Role Requirements Calculator
The Microsoft Exchange 2010 Mailbox Server Role Requirements Calculator is a free, downloadable tool from Microsoft that helps Exchange 2010 administrators design their mailbox server role so that it is optimized for their specific deployment. Definition
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Microsoft Exchange 2013 In-Place Hold
In-Place Hold is a new e-discovery feature that was first introduced in Exchange Server 2013 release. Definition
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Microsoft Exchange Control Panel
The Exchange Control Panel (ECP) is a Web-based management interface introduced in Exchange Server 2010. Definition
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Microsoft Exchange Server Profile Analyzer (EPA)
The Microsoft Exchange Server Profile Analyzer (EPA) is a Web-based tool that allows an administrator to gather data about a specific Exchange mailbox store or entire Exchange Server organization. Definition
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Exchange Administration Center (EAC)
The Exchange Administration Center (EAC) is a Web-based management console for managing Exchange Server 2013 environments. Definition
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Exchange Management Console (EMC)
The Exchange Management Console (EMC) is a graphical user interface that allows administrators to manage the configuration of their Exchange organizations. Definition
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cluster
In a computer system, a cluster is a group of servers and other resources that act like a single system and enable high availability and, in some cases, load balancing and parallel processing. Definition
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teergrube
A teergrube (German for tar pit) is a computer server set up to be intentionally slow, as a trap for spammers using address harvesting programs. Definition
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Remote Installation Service (RIS)
Remote Installation Service (RIS) is a feature included in Microsoft's Windows 2000 server that allows network administrators to install the Windows 2000 Professional operating system and its upgrades to any number of client computers at one time fro... Definition
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Five free Exchange and Outlook add-ons that ease administration woes
These five Exchange and Outlook add-ons are great for two reasons: They’ll simplify your job and they are free. Photo Story
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Highlighting new features in Exchange 2013: Compliance and e-discovery
New features in Exchange 2013 may actually help drive adoption. Take compliance and e-discovery features for example. Tip
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An intro to RBAC management in Exchange 2013
Microsoft rebuilt the RBAC feature in Exchange 2013, so it's important to familiarize yourself with the basics. Start here. Tip
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Why were some Exchange administration tools retired in Exchange 2013?
Microsoft discontinued several Exchange administration tools in the Exchange 2013 release, but why? Learn the answer and what to use instead. Answer
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Microsoft Exchange RBAC (Role Based Access Control)
Microsoft Exchange RBAC is a permissions model used in Exchange Server 2010 and Exchange Server 2013. Definition
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What is the best way to test Exchange 2010 server health?
An admin wants to know what his options are when it comes to checking Exchange 2010 server health. Our expert offers two suggestions. ATE
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Microsoft Exchange 2010 Mailbox Server Role Requirements Calculator
The Microsoft Exchange 2010 Mailbox Server Role Requirements Calculator is a free, downloadable tool from Microsoft that helps Exchange 2010 administrators design their mailbox server role so that it is optimized for their specific deployment. Definition
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Microsoft Exchange 2013 In-Place Hold
In-Place Hold is a new e-discovery feature that was first introduced in Exchange Server 2013 release. Definition
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Microsoft Exchange Control Panel
The Exchange Control Panel (ECP) is a Web-based management interface introduced in Exchange Server 2010. Definition
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Microsoft Exchange Server Profile Analyzer (EPA)
The Microsoft Exchange Server Profile Analyzer (EPA) is a Web-based tool that allows an administrator to gather data about a specific Exchange mailbox store or entire Exchange Server organization. Definition
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An Exchange Online administration primer for Office 365 newbies
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Become familiar with the basics of Microsoft’s Exchange Online administration prior to making the move to Office 365. Tip
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