Windows administrators contend with call to the cloud

Windows Digest A roundup of Windows Server and Exchange content | December 6, 2017 FEATURED STORY The allure of Azure might be too difficult to resist in 2018 By Tom Walat, Site Editor As Microsoft works to make its cloud more enticing for enterprises, how will administrators adapt when on-premises systems get unplugged? (SearchWindowsServer.com) Advertisement NEWS   Researchers warn of new support scam malware Security researchers say a fake Windows error could panic victims into buying an equally fake tool to fix the problem. (ComputerWeekly.com)   Azure migration takes hostile approach to lure VMware apps Microsoft hopes its Azure Migrate service will attract VMware workloads to its public cloud, but unlike AWS, it's without the virtualization giant's support. (SearchCloudComputing.com) EXPERT ADVICE   How to get a better deal for software support A software service contract provides protection in times of need, but there are ways to cut the price without putting the company at risk. (SearchWindowsServer.com)   Survey Exchange Online from strategic, technical angles An Exchange Online migration means a lot more than pushing mailboxes into the cloud. Examine all the angles before the business commits to the move. (SearchExchange.com)   It's time for server admins to prepare for PowerShell Core Windows administrators will be in for some adjustments as Microsoft de-emphasizes Windows PowerShell and moves towards PowerShell Core, which currently lacks some key features. (SearchWindowsServer.com)   Don't let email messages slip away in Office 365 Microsoft has no backup offering in Office 365, so it's up to the IT staff to protect Exchange Online email and documents in SharePoint and OneDrive. (SearchExchange.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Windows Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Data Center and Virtualization Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2017 TechTarget. All rights reserved.