Practical Powershell Exchange Server 2016

A practical guide to using PowerShell with Exchange Server 2016. Aimed at those who want to grow their skills with PowerShell while learning to use it effectively with Exchange 2016.

Covers all the major changes and updates that have occurred in Exchange 2016 since CU2 Key Features Explore the breadth of Exchange Server 2016 Discover new ways to write powerful PowerShell scripts Learn best practices to manage exchange servers effectively Book Description This book sharpens your PowerShell scripting skills, providing you with all the essential tips and tricks needed to handle Exchange Server 2016. The book begins with PowerShell interface and important concepts for building, enhancing, and testing PowerShell scripts for Exchange Server 2016. You will then manage servers, email flow, devices, and users, and create public folders to simplify information-sharing within an organization. The book concludes with an overview of the latest updates and changes in Exchange 2016 and best practices for the effective management of PowerShell. By the end of the book, you will be ready to use PowerShell to manage Exchange Servers. What you will learn Write usable PowerShell scripts using capitalization and bracketing Remotely connect to Exchange servers with PowerShell connections Use certificates in PowerShell to secure Exchange servers Use PowerShell to create, delete, and configure databases Prevent overloading of messages with PowerShell Write clean code by applying best practices Who this book is for This book is ideal for those who want to build upon general skills and write more powerful PowerShell scripts to manage Exchange Server 2016. Basic knowledge of PowerShell is recommended.

Get practical advice on how to use PowerShell on your Exchange Servers Key Features Learn more about PowerShell basics, not just for Exchange Online Discover innovative ways to construct useful scripts for your tenant Explore ways to easily manage Exchange Online Book Description While some organizations are moving to Office 365, many of them are staying on premises. The Exchange supporters need help to learn how to advance their PowerShell scripting skills. This book helps you to understand and learn these useful skills to become proficient in Exchange PowerShell. You'll start by learning how to enhance your scripts, perform detailed testing, and transition and use the scripts in production. You'll learn how to configure Exchange Online and manage client access, as well as how to leverage Unified Messaging for Exchange Online and utilize Exchange to its full potential. As you progress through the book, you'll discover how to migrate to Exchange Online from an on-premises solution and vice versa. The book closes by listing out the best practices that will help you write better code while configuring Exchange with PowerShell. By the end of the book, you'll have all the information you need to start using PowerShell with Exchange Online right away. What you will learn Manage Exchange Online and customize your tenant Create useful reports on your Exchange tenant Work with mailbox-enabled objects with PowerShell Manage mobile devices with PowerShell Build and troubleshoot your own scripts Apply best practices to write better code Who this book is for This book is designed for those who know some PowerShell or are looking for ways to make their scripts better and become more confident in managing Exchange Server with PowerShell.

A bestselling Exchange Server guide, updated for the 2016 release Mastering Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 is the gold-standard reference for system administrators and first-time users alike. Fully updated to align with the latest release, this expert-led guide provides comprehensive coverage and easy-to-follow tutorials for all aspects of Exchange Server installation, configuration, and management. Whether you're migrating from an earlier version or installing Exchange Server for the first time, this book gives you quick access to the answers you need. Step-by-step instructions walk you through planning and design, installation, administration and management, maintenance, and more, so you can get up to speed quickly and get back to work. With a focus on the hands-on details, the Microsoft Certified Masters author team provides practical insight and invaluable guidance on every aspect of Exchange Server 2016, from mastering the basics to leveraging new features. Microsoft Exchange allows access to e-mail, voicemail, and calendars at any time, from almost any device. The 2016 release is designed specifically to appeal to enterprises; if you've been tasked with the implementation, this guide has the information you need. Get up to speed with the latest changes and features Understand server configurations, requirements, installation, and migration Manage mailboxes, groups, connectivity, and the client access server Troubleshoot common issues efficiently and effectively Exchange Server 2016 shifts even more control to the user, freeing administrators to perform more critical tasks. Beefed-up architecture and more centralized functions have eased configuration and upgrades, and a robust cloud implementation is expected to draw enterprises sooner rather than later. Systems administrators need to become familiar with the latest changes, and Mastering Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 is the ultimate reference and tutorial.

Get expert advice on how to use PowerShell on your Exchange Server 2019 Key Features Build your core knowledge on the fundamentals of PowerShell Discover innovative ways to construct useful scripts Explore different approaches to managing the Exchange Server 2019 Book Description Beginning with Exchange Server 2007, Microsoft introduced PowerShell to enhance the Exchange Server product. With the release of Exchange Server 2019, many things have changed, including the way you configure the server, the operating system it runs upon, and the way you secure it. Practical PowerShell Exchange Server 2019 takes you through the changes and shows how to take control of Exchange Server 2019. The book begins by discussing the core PowerShell tools, such as ISE and repositories. You'll learn how to build scripts, perform detailed testing, and use those scripts in production. Then, you'll discover how to configure Exchange 2019 and manage client access. As you progress through the book, you'll explore new features such as faster failovers, hybrid enhancements, and Windows Server core support. The later chapters discuss device access, device policies, managing devices, and some reporting. The book closes by listing the best practices that'll help you write better code while configuring the Exchange Server 2019 with PowerShell. By the end of the book, you'll have all the information and skills you need to start using PowerShell with Exchange Server 2019 right away. What you will learn Get started with creating your own scripts for validating Exchange installation Apply best practices to write better code Explore various reporting formats, such as TXT, CSV, and HTML Manage mobile devices with PowerShell Work with the SMTP protocols, such as message hygiene and journaling in PowerShell Manage the Exchange database, services, back-ups, and offline address books with PowerShell Who this book is for This book is designed for those who are looking for ways to make their scripts better and who want to become more confident in managing Exchange Server 2019 with PowerShell. Some prior experience of working with PowerShell is expected.

Make the most of PowerShell's features to manage all aspects of your Exchange Server 2016 environment. About This Book Learn to integrate PowerShell with Exchange Server 2016 Write scripts and functions to run tasks automatically, and generate complex reports with PowerShell Use these effective recipes to learn all popular and important PowersShell scripts to manage tasks and avoid errors Who This Book Is For This book is for messaging professionals who want to build real-world scripts with Windows PowerShell and the Exchange Management Shell. You'll also find it indispensable if you're a network or systems administrator responsible for managing and maintaining Exchange Server 2016. What You Will Learn Master the new features and capabilities of PowerShell and Exchange Server 2016 Get to grips with the core PowerShell concepts Use simple PowerShell scripts and commands to get powerful results Generate detailed reports, send the output of commands by email , and schedule scripts to run automatically Import, export, and move mailboxes, and delete messages from mailboxes using the command line Configure transport server settings such as mail relay, tracking logs, transport rules, delivery reports, and more Manage mailbox and public folders Monitor the health of an Exchange environment through built-in cmdlets and other methods Integrate Exchange with Office Online Server, Skype for Business Server, and Exchange Online (Office 365) In Detail We start with a set of recipes on core PowerShell concepts. This will provide you with a foundation for the examples in the book. Next, you'll see how to implement some of the common exchange management shell tasks, so you can effectively write scripts with this latest release. You will then learn to manage Exchange recipients, automate recipient-related tasks in your environment, manage mailboxes, and understand distribution group management within the Exchange Management Shell. Moving on, we'll work through several scenarios where PowerShell scripting can be used to increase your efficiency when managing databases, which are the most critical resources in your Exchange environment. Towards the end, you'll discover how to achieve Exchange High Availability and how to secure your environment, monitor the health of Exchange, and integrate Exchange with Office Online Server, Skype for Business Server, and Exchange Online (Office 365). By the end of the book, you will be able to perform administrative tasks efficiently. Style and approach This practical guide is packed with handy recipes to help you perform common administration tasks, as well as complex tasks in Exchange Server, without any hassle.

Learn the art of leveraging PowerShell to automate Office 365 repetitive tasks About This Book Master the fundamentals of PowerShell to automate Office 365 tasks. Easily administer scenarios such as user management, reporting, cloud services, and many more. A fast-paced guide that leverages PowerShell commands to increase your productivity. Who This Book Is For The book is aimed at sys admins who are administering office 365 tasks and looking forward to automate the manual tasks. They have no knowledge about PowerShell however basic understanding of PowerShell would be advantageous. What You Will Learn Understand the benefits of scripting and automation and get started using Powershell with Office 365 Explore various PowerShell packages and permissions required to manage Office 365 through PowerShell Create, manage, and remove Office 365 accounts and licenses using PowerShell and the Azure AD Learn about using powershell on other platforms and how to use Office 365 APIs through remoting Work with Exchange Online and SharePoint Online using PowerShell Automate your tasks and build easy-to-read reports using PowerShell In Detail While most common administrative tasks are available via the Office 365 admin center, many IT professionals are unaware of the real power that is available to them below the surface. This book aims to educate readers on how learning PowerShell for Office 365 can simplify repetitive and complex administrative tasks, and enable greater control than is available on the surface. The book starts by teaching readers how to access Office 365 through PowerShell and then explains the PowerShell fundamentals required for automating Office 365 tasks. You will then walk through common administrative cmdlets to manage accounts, licensing, and other scenarios such as automating the importing of multiple users,assigning licenses in Office 365, distribution groups, passwords, and so on. Using practical examples, you will learn to enhance your current functionality by working with Exchange Online, and SharePoint Online using PowerShell. Finally, the book will help you effectively manage complex and repetitive tasks (such as license and account management) and build productive reports. By the end of the book, you will have automated major repetitive tasks in Office 365 using PowerShell. Style and approach This step by step guide focuses on teaching the fundamentals of working with PowerShell for Office 365. It covers practical usage examples such as managing user accounts, licensing, and administering common Office 365 services. You will be able to leverage the processes laid out in the book so that you can move forward and explore other less common administrative tasks or functions.