Blogs for Mike Pfeiffer
Install Exchange 2010 Servers and Tools with the Latest Service Packs and Roll Up (RU) Updates
If you're just getting to deploying Exchange 2010, you'll be happy to know that you don't have to sit there for an hour afterwards doing updates. You can get them done during the installation. For example, if you need to deploy a new server, or even just install the management tools on a workstation, you … Continue reading Install Exchange 2010 Servers and Tools with the Latest Service Packs and Roll Up (RU) Updates
How to Export the Exchange 2010 Default Global Address List (GAL)
Looking to export your Exchange 2010 default global address list (GAL) to an external file? This is supported natively right from the Exchange Management Console (EMC). Just navigate to the Recipient Configuration node in EMC, and select the recipient type. Then from the actions pane, you can select the "Export List" option and dump the … Continue reading How to Export the Exchange 2010 Default Global Address List (GAL)
Creating a Custom RBAC Role with the Lync Server Management Shell
Lync 2010 comes with several pre-defined RBAC roles. The thing is, they’re all globally scoped. For example, if I add your account to the CSUserAdministrator USG in Active Directory, you now have the ability to modify, disable, or move users (to name a few) anywhere in the organization. Let’s take a look at a few … Continue reading Creating a Custom RBAC Role with the Lync Server Management Shell
Locking Down Exchange 2010 Control Panel (ECP) Options
The Exchange Control Panel (ECP) allows end-users to perform many self-service tasks, such as tracking messages, managing groups, and creating inbox rules. Of course, just like other GUI based tools in the Exchange world today, the ECP is driven in the background by Exchange Management Shell EMS cmdlets. Just as it is for administrations, access … Continue reading Locking Down Exchange 2010 Control Panel (ECP) Options
Why are my Exchange Distribution Group Properties Greyed Out in EMC?
If you’ve upgraded from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2010, you may come across an issue where distribution groups in the Exchange Management Console (EMC) are unmanageable. In other words, your groups might be “greyed out”, and you won’t be able to add or remove users, or change any of the groups properties. Here’s what’s going … Continue reading Why are my Exchange Distribution Group Properties Greyed Out in EMC?
Quick Tip: Bing 411 Directory Assistance with Lync 2010
Those of us who have lived in the US and Canada for years have gotten used to dialing 411 for directory assistance. As you probably know, you can use a 411 service to get address and phone number information for an individual person or place of business. If you’re going with a pure VOIP deployment … Continue reading Quick Tip: Bing 411 Directory Assistance with Lync 2010
Video: Exchange Server 2010 – Creating Mailboxes in Bulk using a PowerShell Script
In this DrillBit™ Video, MVP Mike Pfeiffer shows how to use PowerShell to create Exchange Server mailboxes in bulk. Learn which Cmndlets to use in the Exchange Management Shell that allow the import of different file formats such as CSV and text files. Upcoming live Exchange & PowerShell training at Interface Technical Training: EXCH2010: Designing … Continue reading Video: Exchange Server 2010 – Creating Mailboxes in Bulk using a PowerShell Script
Project Management (PMP) for Executives – Introduction
Introduction Project Management (PMP) for Executives is a 9 part video training series developed by Steve Fullmer, PMP, MBA, MCT/CTT+, CDP. Steven has a global reputation as a project manager, chief technology officer, and computer systems innovator. He has authored more than 100 articles and a dozen courses in the fields of project management, productivity, business … Continue reading Project Management (PMP) for Executives – Introduction
Project Management (PMP) Leadership Skills in the 21st Century … Do you Know Your History? – November 10, 2017
The PMI Leadership triangle touts our need to develop our knowledge and application of leadership. Do you understand the leadership models of the 20th century? The 21st Century? Understanding your predecessors can assist to set your future course. On the matter of history, Mark Twain’s quote “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme” is … Continue reading Project Management (PMP) Leadership Skills in the 21st Century … Do you Know Your History? – November 10, 2017
Principles of Decision Tree Design and Analysis in Project Management (PMP)
In this Project Management Professional (PMP) training video, learn how about Decision Trees and how to solve them with Risk Analysis. Existentialism conveys themes like the importance of choice, contingencies, and extreme situations. How do you choose when the decision is hard? (If the decision is easy, you just choose.) When the decision is hard, we … Continue reading Principles of Decision Tree Design and Analysis in Project Management (PMP)
Understand the Mind to Become a Better Project Manager – February 18, 2015
Our minds all work alike, at least biologically. Yet we are a diverse species with different motivations, opinions, perspectives, and directions. Do you understand how and why the human mind works? What makes you a great project manager? In this recording of our PMP training webinar from February 18, 2015, Steve Fullmer covers some of … Continue reading Understand the Mind to Become a Better Project Manager – February 18, 2015
Windows 10 Security – What’s New and Improved? – December 3, 2015
In this recording of our Windows 10 webinar from December 3, 2015 training, security expert Mike Danseglio presents the enhanced security features of SmartScreen, Defender and BitLocker in Windows 10 and new features such as Biometric Identification, Microsoft Passport, Device Guard and more.
Windows 10 Managing, Deploying and Configuring – December 2, 2015
In this recorded Windows 10 training webinar from December 2, 2015, Windows Server instructor Rick Trader presents the deployment and management of Windows 10 Enterprise and the new Provisioning capability in Windows 10. Learn how to manage Windows 10 deployments using System Center Configuration Manager, Mobile Device Management and Intune. Also included in his presentation … Continue reading Windows 10 Managing, Deploying and Configuring – December 2, 2015
A Simple Introduction to Cisco CML2
Mark Jacob, Cisco Instructor, presents an introduction to Cisco Modeling Labs 2.0 or CML2.0, an upgrade to Cisco’s VIRL Personal Edition. Mark demonstrates Terminal Emulator access to console, as well as console access from within the CML2.0 product. Hello, I’m Mark Jacob, a Cisco Instructor and Network Instructor at Interface Technical Training. I’ve been using … Continue reading A Simple Introduction to Cisco CML2
Creating Dynamic DNS in Network Environments
This content is from our CompTIA Network + Video Certification Training Course. Start training today! In this video, CompTIA Network + instructor Rick Trader teaches how to create Dynamic DNS zones in Network Environments. Video Transcription: Now that we’ve installed DNS, we’ve created our DNS zones, the next step is now, how do we produce those … Continue reading Creating Dynamic DNS in Network Environments
Cable Testers and How to Use them in Network Environments
This content is from our CompTIA Network + Video Certification Training Course. Start training today! In this video, CompTIA Network + instructor Rick Trader demonstrates how to use cable testers in network environments. Let’s look at some tools that we can use to test our different cables in our environment. Cable Testers Properly Wired Connectivity … Continue reading Cable Testers and How to Use them in Network Environments
