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Paul Robichaux

Paul Robichaux is a senior contributing editor for Windows IT Pro, a content author at Acuitus, and a Microsoft Exchange Server MVP and MCSE. Paul is the author of Exchange Server Cookbook (O’Reilly and Associates) and blogs at paulrobichaux.wordpress.com.
Email: probichaux@windowsitpro.com

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Will Exchange 15 Require an AD Version Update?

By Paul Robichaux, 05/10/2012

Exchange 15 could require an Active Directory upgrade, but unless there's a technical reason to require it, Microsoft could be hurting itself to require one.

Virtualization for Exchange Server Training

By Paul Robichaux, 04/12/2012

Virtualized Microsoft Exchange Server systems provide a perfect opportunity for personal training in a test bed environment or full production replica.

Contest Kickoff: Worst Software in the Exchange World

By Paul Robichaux, 03/22/2012

What's the worst experience you've had with third-party software for Microsoft Exchange Server? It could be the winner of a contest no one wants to win.

MEC Brings Back Exchange Community

By Paul Robichaux, 03/08/2012

Microsoft announced it's bringing back the Microsoft Exchange Conference (MEC), which will be a boost to the Exchange Server community.

The CalCheck Tool for Microsoft Outlook

By Paul Robichaux, 02/23/2012

This free tool helps you discover errors with Microsoft Outlook calendar items that can create a range of problems for your Exchange Server environment.

Use TLS with SMTP to Secure Your Email

By Paul Robichaux, 02/09/2012

Email transmission over SMTP is inherently insecure, but with Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, you can enable TLS with SMTP to encrypt messages during transport.

You Must Be Crazy: News from the Messaging World

By Paul Robichaux, 01/26/2012

Stories from the Microsoft Exchange Server world about Research in Motion's change in leadership, IBM's messaging announcements at Lotusphere, and more make you wonder if the ...

Microsoft Outlook 2011 for Mac OS X

By Paul Robichaux, 01/18/2012

This renamed and revised email client for Mac OS X features new functionality, an updated UI, and a bright future.

Exchange Server Database Errors: Patch That Page!

By Paul Robichaux, 01/12/2012

When a checksum check on a Microsoft Exchange Server database detects a page error, the page patching process will replace the bad page with a good copy, provided you're using a ...

Exchange & Messaging Year-End Wrap-up

By Paul Robichaux, 12/22/2011

Microsoft Office 365 adoption, the rumored death of email, and the tidal shift in the mobile device market are trends to watch for Microsoft Exchange Server admins.

Hosted Versus On-Premises Email Archiving

By Paul Robichaux, 12/15/2011

Evaluating the pros and cons of different archiving systems will help you understand the benefits and drawbacks so that you can determine how a particular archiving solution might ...

Video: Session 3: Exchange Management Shell

By Paul Robichaux, 12/12/2011

Exchange 2010 Management Shell

Video: Session 2: Virtualization The Straight Scoop

By Paul Robichaux, 12/12/2011

Virtualization: The Straight Scoop

Video: Session 1: Bigger Mailboxes, Fewer Disks, Less Money

By Paul Robichaux, 12/12/2011

Getting the Most from Exchange 2010: Session 1 - Bigger Mailboxes Fewer Disks Less Money

Exchange 2010 SP2: The HCW Makes it Easier to Adopt the Cloud

By Paul Robichaux, 12/08/2011

Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 2 (SP2), released earlier this week, includes the Hybrid Configuration Wizard, which makes setting up coexistence between Microsoft ...

Email Law: Avoid Unnecessary Risks to Your Business

By Paul Robichaux, 11/23/2011

You or your company can be sued for something one of your users does with corporate email, but creating an acceptable use policy can help protect you.

Cloud Outages Strike Fear in Customers

By Paul Robichaux, 11/10/2011

An Internet outage should be a wake-up call: If you use cloud-based messaging, consider establishing redundant Internet access for your company.

What’s New In Exchange 2010 & Remote PowerShell

By Paul Robichaux, 10/18/2011

Changes to Exchange Server’s Exchange Management Shell (EMS) in Exchange 2010 are significant because EMS is crucial to Exchange management. Learn how to use PowerShell ...

Exchange 2010 Archive Mailbox Sizing and Scaling

By Paul Robichaux, 10/13/2011

Microsoft Exchange Server SP1 improved the Personal Archive feature, making it more useful for many organizations. Use the Exchange 2010 Mailbox Server Role Requirements ...