Enterprise Windows
Why you should use FastTrack to move to Office 365
Microsoft's migration assistance service will help you get to the Microsoft Cloud at no to low cost
The secret to a successful technology rollout
Too often, IT focuses on getting the technology right and forgets the people who have to deal with the changes
Block malware, ransomware, and phishing with 5 layers
There's no silver bullet to keeping intruders and hackers out, but you can minimize the risk by combining approaches
Office 365's brand-new apps: Planner and advanced security
For users, Office Online now has a workflow manager; for IT, Office 365 now has Advanced Security Management
Microsoft primes SharePoint 2016 for on-premises takeover
There's a lot to like in the latest SharePoint server release -- and clear signs its future will move to the cloud
MCP, MCSE, and more: Training options for Microsoft admins
There are many paths -- too many, in fact -- to keeping your skills up to date, so here's a guide on how to get the right training
The 3 paths to managing identities in Office 365
If you aren't ready to let go of on-premises Active Directory management, you have three good options
Your data, their cloud? Bring your own encryption keys
As governments and others increasingly seek the keys from your vendors to unlock your encrypted data, you should consider using self-provisioned keys
Shared experience: The value of technology alliances and user groups
Reach out to like-minded colleagues so that you don't face technology and management challenges in isolation
The end of Microsoft product support (and we feel fine)
The nostalgia for periodic big upgrades every five to 10 years is seriously misplaced, and it's not good for users or IT
Office 365’s corporate takeover is imminent
Exchange Online is IT's biggest reason for shifting from on-premises Microsoft servers to the Office 365 cloud services
The rhetoric and reality of IT decision making
When it comes to deciding on vendor relationships, you have to assume you're being sold to by everyone and not rely any any single voice
Inside job: What CIOs miss in preventing data leaks
DLP and user training are good defenses against accidental data loss, but companies need a third approach to detect insider threats
Nano Server: A slimmer, slicker Windows Server Core
Microsoft's Nano Server may finally win over admins to the 'just-enough OS' concept, thanks to the cloud
3 key considerations when hiring a consultant
Using a consultant can be a very smart move -- unless you hire and manage them poorly
3 Office 365 enhancements you might have missed
The Office 365 Admin Center, OneNote, and Skype for Business all get needed improvements
Private, public, or hybrid: Microsoft's cloud flavors
Microsoft's approach is ultimately to remove the cloud location as a consideration in what you develop and how you manage it
Why Windows 10? Microsoft stresses security
The new Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection feature adds more security cred to Microsoft's new OS
The Apple-FBI encryption fight: It's not black and white
Everyone wants security and privacy, except for the bad guys -- and that's the dilemma in figuring out the right level of access
5 promising acquisitions for Microsoft Azure and Office 365
Microsoft's shopping spree could quickly lead to a more secure and more capable Azure and Office 365
