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Microsoft Talks Up Azure Active Directory Connect Tool

Microsoft has released more information on the combined replacement of DirSync and Azure Active Directory Sync tools -- the company's Azure Active Directory Connect tool.

Using Azure Active Directory for Security Protection

Microsoft this week played up the machine learning features of Azure Active Directory (AD) to protect against cyber attacks.

Microsoft Releases Active Directory Improvements

Last week's release of multiple Azure products and services included many Active Directory improvements.

Microsoft's Device Manager Tool To Be Called 'Microsoft Intune'

Microsoft plans to rename Windows Intune, calling it "Microsoft Intune" with its next major update release.

Azure Active Directory Connections Streamlining Tool Hits Beta

A new setup tool for IT pros called "Azure Active Directory Connect" has entered beta testing.

Exchange 2013 Glitch Detailed

A July 30 Microsoft announcement explains that organizations should hold off on using the Hybrid Configuration Wizard.

Exchange Online Service Restored after Outage

Microsoft had an Exchange Online service outage in the North American region that lasted most of the day on Tuesday, June 24.

Microsoft Launches Office 365 Roadmap Program

Looking to bring some transparency and clarity to the Office 365 software release schedule, Microsoft has released a new service that will keep users up to date on changes made.

MDM TechEd Announcements Explained by Microsoft Exec

Microsoft's themes coming out of the TechEd keynote this year included mobile device management and security controls.

Office 365 ProPlus Management Capabilities Getting New Features

Microsoft on Wednesday revealed that its Office 365 ProPlus services will be receiving some new and improved features.

Survey Shows Both Increased Interest and Confusion for Software-Defined Networking

While popularity for software-defined networking (SDN) is growing among IT pros, close to 40 percent say the term is undefinable.

Active Directory Schema Extension for Windows Azure Previewed

A new custom schema extension capability for the Windows Azure Active Directory identity management service has been released by Microsoft.

Microsoft Releases Windows Azure Hyper-V Recovery Manager Service

Microsoft's Windows Azure disaster recovery service is generally available for use in production environments, according to an announcement made this week.

Pop Quiz: Exchange ActiveSync Remote Wipe

Applies to the "Maintain Windows clients and devices" objective of Exam 70-689.

Microsoft Outlines Plans To Counter Gov. Surveillance

Microsoft outlined in a blog post that the company will be strengthening and expanding its encryption services, both in transit and at its datacenters, in the coming year.

Windows Azure Active Directory Group Management 'Preview' Capabilities Released

Microsoft this week has released a "preview" of two group management capabilities in Windows Azure Active Directory (WAAD).

Windows Server 2012 R2 Storage Space Flaw Found

Microsoft on Friday alerted uses of a flaw in the Storage Spaces feature of Windows Server 2012 R2 when used with Windows Azure.

Microsoft Releases Windows Azure Import/Export Preview

A preview of an import/export service for Windows Azure is now available.

Increased Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Movement Expected

IT departments are facing a hybrid cloud future and need to move more toward a services broker role within organizations, according to Gartner Inc.

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