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Windows Server Essentials: File History

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

In this Ask the Admin, Russell Smith looks at how Windows Server Essentials can help small businesses manage File History, users recover files, and how it compares to other backup options.

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Easier Than Ever to Protect Email with Office 365

Last Update: Jun 30, 2025

Office 365 has given its rights management capabilities a complete refresh. Clients deal with protected email better and it’s easy to send protected email to people inside and outside your organization, including coverage of consumer email systems like Gmail and Outlook.com. And protected email works on mobile devices too.

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Create a Cloud Storage Local Cache Using Azure File Sync

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

In this Ask the Admin, Russell Smith looks at how Azure File Sync works and how to enable it in the Azure management portal.

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Understanding G Suite Licensing

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

In today’s Ask the Admin, Russell Smith explains the different licensing options for G Suite and how they compare to Office 365 plans.

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Why You Should Use Microsoft’s Active Directory Administrative Tier Model

Last Update: Jun 04, 2025

In this Ask the Admin, Russell Smith explains what Microsoft’s AD tier administrative model is and how it can improve security.

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It’s the Small Changes in Office 365 That Make the Difference

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

Microsoft says they will communicate large changes in Office 365 better, but what about all the small changes that show up without warning? Teams is a serial offender, perhaps because it’s the new kid on the block and is rushing to replace Skype for Business Online. In any case, it would be nice if we heard about small changes before we found them.

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SharePoint Online Administration Center: New and improved

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Jasper Oosterveld, Microsoft MVP en Consultant, is reviewing the new SharePoint Administration Center in Office 365.

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What Are Azure Availability Zones?

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Aidan Finn explains explains a new high-availability and service level agreement (SLA) feature of Microsoft Azure called availability zones.

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Essential Components of a Successful DR Strategy

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Learn about the essential elements for building a DR that works for your environment and all types of scenarios.

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Azure Portal Life Hacks

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Aidan Finn explains how you can make better use of the Azure Portal by using the features that we overlook.

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