Converting a Mailbox to a MailUser (and Preserving Your Custom Attributes)
A PowerShell script that converts mailboxes to mail-users without losing Exchange custom attributes by capturing and reapplying them during the conversion process.
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Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 Release Candidate / Release Date
FEP 2010 is now in release candidate stage, due to RTM in December 2010, including the Security Management Pack for SCOM.
Network Monitor 3x "How To" Videos
Curated list of Network Monitor how-to videos covering capturing, filtering, reassembly, and PowerShell automation.
Installing and Using Forefront Protection Server Management Console 2010
Part 1 of a series on FPSMC 2010, a centralized management solution for organizations protecting multiple Exchange and SharePoint servers with Forefront.
Exchange 2010 SP1 IPD (Beta)
The Exchange 2010 SP1 IPD guide from Microsoft’s Solution Accelerator team is now in open beta, covering scope, design, sizing, and fault tolerance.
Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2.1
Noting the release of Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2.1, helpful for higher education environments.
Stevieg.org: Office 365 - What Does It Mean for Exchange?
Pointing readers to Steve Goodman’s analysis of Office 365’s impact on Exchange, from Live@EDU to Exchange admin job security.
Exchange 2010 SP1: Less Secure?
Microsoft disabled RPC encryption by default in Exchange 2010 SP1 due to customer feedback about Outlook 2003 compatibility issues.
Why PCNS Stopped Working
Diagnosing why PCNS stopped syncing passwords to Live@EDU: the root cause was Domain Users nested under Print Operators, triggering AdminSDHolder to stamp adminCount on all student accounts.
Chat About Microsoft Office and Windows with Microsoft MVP Experts
Join Microsoft MVPs for a live Q&A chat on October 14, 2010, covering Office 2010/2007 and Windows 7 topics.