
Apr 28, 2014
In today’s post, I’ll give a rundown on some of the main features and improvements that I like in Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 SP1.
Before I start my list though, I just want to remind everyone that when Microsoft released Exchange 2013 way back in December 2012, they also introduced the idea of a quarterly update for Exchange in the form of Cumulative Updates (CU’s). We have had 3 such CU’s and we now have SP1, each of which included the updates from the previous releases. I think that this is a great improvement as it gives us the ability to plan our updates according to a set schedule in a timely manner, instead of having a “knee-jerk” reaction to the latest security scare.
OK, so now onto some of my favourite new or improved features in Exchange Server 2013 SP1:
1. Windows Server 2012 R2
SP1 now officially supports Exchange 2013 on Windows Server 2012 R2, including the domain and forest level AD updates.
2. Exchange Admin Center Cmdlet Logging
The Exchange 2010 management console supported this, and now we finally have cmdlet logging functionality in the Exchange Admin Center (EAC). This enables you to capture and review up to the last 500 commands executed within the EAC so long as the window remains open. Cmdlet Logging is a great way to learn the Exchange PowerShell cmdlets and their syntax, and it’s one of my favourite features.

- An Enhanced Text Editor for OWA, which allows users to use the same rich text editor as SharePoint, giving more pasting options, rich previews to linked content, and the ability to create and modify tables, and
- Apps for Office in Compose, to give users access to the Apps for Office store or in-house corporate catalogs to assist them in creating their emails.

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