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08Mar2018
Reading the fine print for Data Loss Prevention (DLP) in Office 365
After implementing DLP policies in your organization, you might consider testing it out. Let's say you implemented Microsoft's DLP policy for identifying U.S. Social Security Numbers, which are a nine-digit string of numbers, often formatted XXX-XX-XXXX (sometimes with dashes, sometimes without). You decide to draft an email containing such a...
24Aug2017
What is the difference between an Archive, a Journal and Litigation Hold?
As I've been helping organizations navigate the complexities of Exchange Online and compliance, this question has come up a few times. "What is the difference between an archive and a journal?" I also hear, "What is the difference between a journal and litigation hold?" And finally "What is the difference...
19Jan2017
FAQ: Office 365 Exchange Online Hybrid Migrations
I think I get more traffic and questions about this topic than just about any other. A lot of people send in comments or contact requests asking about things that I know I have already written about. But, apparently I haven't done a good job of capturing this information in...
15Dec2016
Office 365 Offboarding: Reverse Hybrid Migration to Exchange 2016 On-premises
Why would anyone want to off-board mailboxes from Office 365 to Exchange On-premises? Isn't that a bit like moving backwards? Well, I tend to think so, yes--at least in the SMB. But what happens when a mid or larger-sized enterprise organization eats a smaller-sized business through acquisition? In this scenario, it...
27Oct2016
Step-by-Step: How to upgrade a Legacy Hybrid Exchange Server to 2016
One of the most common frustrations I hear from readers and clients alike is the requirement for keeping a hybrid Exchange server around, even well after all of your mailboxes have been moved to the cloud. Microsoft's official stance regarding hybrid is this: If you remove the last legacy Exchange server...
15Jul2016