Nicolas Blank, Author at Practical 365

Building Exchange 2019 Lab Environments

Nicolas Blank — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 20:35:14 +0000

Exchange Server on-premises organizations need somewhere to test scenarios for updating, testing configurations, and running occasional “what-if” testing. This article provides guidance on notable alternatives for delivering suitable Exchange 2019 lab environments - without breaking the bank.

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How to Configure Exchange Server 2019 for SMTP Anonymous Relay

Nicolas Blank — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:13:25 +0000

Nicolas Blank provides step-by-step instructions on configuring Exchange 2019 as an anonymous relay within your own network.

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Office 365 10-Year Anniversary Series: Following Exchange into the Cloud

Nicolas Blank — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 06:11:00 +0000

This is the third article in a continuation of our weekly series celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Office 365. Microsoft MVP Nicolas Blank shares his experience as a Microsoft Certified Master for Exchange 2010, and how his world changed drastically over the past ten years as he followed Exchange into the Cloud.

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Is Your ISP Lying to You?

Nicolas Blank — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 06:44:00 +0000

How do you know if your network is routing your office 365 traffic optimally? Using three tools that you own today, Nicolas Blank shows us how to understand what your ISP or your corporate network is up to.

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Managing Office 365 Quarantine Confusion

Nicolas Blank — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:01:00 +0000

The email quarantine process is as old as email itself, and still an essential part of any email service. As far as Office 365 is concerned, Exchange Online is a world-class product and the quarantine mechanism works well, however, the current iteration of the Quarantine portal falls short in user experience and performance.

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Understanding the Impact of Latency on Office 365 Service Performance

Nicolas Blank — Tue, 25 May 2021 07:14:00 +0000

Many aging corporate networks were initially built to secure internet browsing traffic; however, this can create a slow user experience for those legitimately consuming cloud services. This article identifies contributing factors to network latency issues and the steps you can take to improve Office 365 service performance.

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