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.

November 10, 2021 10 Nov'21
Exchange zero-day corrected on November Patch Tuesday

Microsoft released a security update to shut down a publicly exploited vulnerability in the beleaguered on-premises messaging platform.
August 11, 2021 11 Aug'21
More printer spooler bugs resolved on August Patch Tuesday

Microsoft corrects a Windows zero-day and two publicly disclosed vulnerabilities in this month's batch of security updates.
April 14, 2021 14 Apr'21
Exchange Server bugs continue to bite on April Patch Tuesday

Microsoft resolves 110 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day and four public disclosures, but the company says admins should prioritize four critical bugs on Exchange Server.
January 15, 2020 15 Jan'20
January Patch Tuesday fixes cryptography bug found by NSA

The U.S. National Security Agency shared information with Microsoft about a significant spoofing vulnerability in Windows that enterprises should make a patching priority.

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Inbox Zero

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How to set up Exchange Online modern authentication

Microsoft plans to tighten up security on its hosted email platform to prevent attackers from gaining access to user credentials. Is your organization ready? Continue Reading
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While the term chatting or chitchat refers in general to communication between two or more parties that can occur in person, in today's modern age, it can also occur over the internet via Short Message Service (SMS) text message and Multimedia ... Continue Reading

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Do you meet all the modern authentication requirements?

Microsoft's push to a more secure method for user authentication and authorization could catch some enterprises flat-footed if IT hasn't done its homework. Continue Reading
Microsoft cloud certifications Windows admins should pursue

The surge in remote work means admins with skills with Microsoft's cloud technologies are in demand. You can prove your proficiency by acquiring these Microsoft certifications. Continue Reading
Microsoft Teams lifecycle management with PowerShell and Graph

A rushed Microsoft Teams deployment could lead to unintended gaps in security and governance. Here's how to use PowerShell and the Microsoft Graph to regain control. Continue Reading

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Microsoft modern authentication deadline looms over Exchange

Support for basic authentication will end this year, giving administrators who haven't switched to a newer authentication method little time to prepare for a smooth transition. Continue Reading
Deploy an information barrier policy for Microsoft Teams

Mistakes happen, but can be costly when they involve compliance. Office 365 information barriers can prevent inadvertent sharing to protect the organization's sensitive data. Continue Reading
Paid and free Office 365 administration tools to consider

Newcomers to Microsoft's cloud services can use the admin portal for most tasks, but you should investigate these options to reduce the work involved with tenant management. Continue Reading

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