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The Postmasters

by Michael Francis | 08 May 2009 |

The Exchange Team introduces themselves, and keeps you up-to-date Read more...

Exchange Editorials

by Michael Francis | 08 April 2009 |

Since moving his monthly editorials to a blog, Michael has decided to keep track of them here in the Exchange section. Read more...

Exchange 14: Times are changing

by Michael Francis | 02 March 2009 |

1 comment |

Michael looks at what's coming with Outlook Live, and reckons that there is a sea change in what users expect from their email clients Read more...

Does Exchange Light Your Fire?

by Michael Francis | 19 January 2009 |

1 comment |

Perhaps SysAdmins are more motivated by the human and psychology-orientated parts of the job than the merely technical. Do you feel appreciated and valued? Or are you just seen as Mr Fix-It when things go wrong? Read more...

Hunting in Packs, Seamless-ness and Happy Holidays

by Michael Francis | 04 December 2008 |

1 comment |

I attended DevConnections (Exchange) last month and was blown away by the technical talks. Speakers included Exchange MVPs William Lefkovics, Michael B. Smith, Paul Robichaux, and Jim McBee. Topics ranged from Exchange Edge Services to Transport Rules, Powershell... Read more...

Exchange Server Archiver, Las Vegas, Lemons and Whales

by Michael Francis | 07 November 2008 |

1 comment |

It’s the fall and the leaves are falling all around us. And so are the barriers to Exchange Archiving. Read more...

Asking for help – come and talk to us!

by Michael Francis | 24 September 2008 |

6 comments |

“When you buy something from a self-assembly furniture shop, do you read the instructions?” This was the very first question in the very first usability trial I was involved in. I never do, but I don’t know how normal this is. Read more...

Go With the Flow

by Michael Francis | 27 August 2008 | Not rated yet

Knowing enough about the routes that messages take is vital to being an effective Exchange admin, because just like my route to work, you can put this knowledge to work to boost the efficiency of your servers. Read more...

Fatal Halt

by Michael Francis | 09 June 2008 |

Will anti-spam software be able to cope with the evolution of spam? Or will spam be the end of our preferred method of business communication? Read more...

Optimizing the Exchange Environment - Send us your Tips

by Michael Francis | 08 June 2008 | Not rated yet

We are running a monthly Exchange top tips competition where you can win a $50 Amazon voucher. Read more...

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