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How to Mount an Exchange Database on a Different Server?

Sometimes, situations arise when an Exchange Server administrator needs to mount an Exchange database on a different server. Here are a few examples: Now, let’s look at how to mount an Exchange database on a different server. Process for mounting an Exchange database on a different server Start by making sure that the integrity of…

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How Microsoft Evolved from Active Directory Red Forest to the Enterprise Access Model

Last Update: Sep 16, 2025

Over ten years ago, Microsoft announced the EASE or Active Directory Enhanced Security Admin Environment. Otherwise known as your Active Directory Red Forest, it isolates your privileged access administrative accounts in Active Directory (AD). Over the last four years, Microsoft has accounted for the retirement of the ESAE in favor of a more modern privileged…

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Not Able to Connect to Microsoft Azure Arc and Azure Stack HCI Endpoints

Last Update: Sep 20, 2024

Since mid-June 2024, some Microsoft customers have been reporting Azure Arc and Azure Stack HCI connectivity issues from on-premises devices to the cloud service endpoints. Devices were not able to connect to Microsoft Azure services like Azure Arc Resource Bridge and Azure VMware Solution. The issues have mostly been reported by customers with restrictive firewall…

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Microsoft Entra ID vs Azure AD – What’s the Difference?

Last Update: Sep 20, 2024

As an IT Pro in the Microsoft online landscape, you’ve certainly been seeing ‘Microsoft Entra ID‘ more often. What is this? Is there a difference between Entra ID vs Azure AD? It’s actually very simple. Read on to find out more! Entra ID vs Azure AD So, what is Microsoft Entra ID? Well, it’s very…

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Outlook: How to Convert OST to PST

Last Update: Sep 20, 2024

In this guide, you will learn about Outlook OST and PST files, why you might need to convert OST files to a PST, and how to convert OST files to PST format. What is an OST file? An OST file, or Offline Storage Table file, is a data file that is created by Microsoft Outlook…

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How to Recover Deleted Emails in Microsoft Exchange Server

In this article, Bharat Bhushan shows you how to recover deleted emails in Exchange Server. This article is sponsored by Stellar Info. Key takeaway It is simple to restore deleted emails from the Deleted Items folder in Outlook and Outlook on the Web (OWA). Follow these steps: Users may delete emails or other mailbox items…

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Install SQL Server Reporting Services 2022

Last Update: Sep 30, 2024

In this article you’ll learn how to install SQL Server Reporting Services 2022 (SSRS) and configure it. It’s important to realize that you must have a previously installed instance of SQL Server running in order to install and use SSRS. Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, along with SQL…

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How to Add Comments to Your PowerShell Code and Scripts

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

In this guide, you will learn about using PowerShell comments to help you better document your code and provide comment-based help capabilities for your PowerShell functions. By the end of this guide, you will be proficient and immediately effective at creating PowerShell comments to enhance readability and create documentation for your PowerShell scripts. Ready? Let’s…

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Career Advice: Are Microsoft Certifications Worth It For IT Pros in 2024?

I passed my first exam and achieved my initial Microsoft certification status in September of 1999 – Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). Are Microsoft certifications worth it? Did passing it and many more certifications for Microsoft products assist me in my job duties as an IT Pro? And do the benefits outweigh the costs (money, time,…

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Silver SAML: Active Directory Attack Technique Explained

Last Update: Jul 28, 2025

In this blog post, you’ll be introduced to Silver SAML, a variant of Golden SAML. Golden SAML is a sophisticated attack technique used by hackers to bypass MFA (multifactor authentication) and gain access to sensitive data. Silver SAML operates similarly, but targets Microsoft Entra ID rather than on-premises Active Directory. What is Golden SAML?  CyberArk…

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