Vincent Fan's Tech Notes
Author: Vincent Fan Topics: Exchange Server / Microsoft 365 / Azure Focus: Practical guides, architecture design, troubleshooting
What's Inside
This site focuses on in-depth practical content for Microsoft enterprise technology stack, covering:
- Exchange Server: Hybrid deployment, certificate management, transport rules, troubleshooting
- Microsoft 365: Exchange Online, security & compliance (Purview/DLP), Intune/Entra
- Azure: Subscription governance, network security, application platform, AI/OpenAI
How to Navigate
- Left Sidebar: Organized by topic (Exchange → M365 → Azure)
- Search Function: Quick keyword search in the top-right corner
- Code Blocks: All commands can be copied and used directly
- Mermaid Diagrams: Architecture and flowcharts to help understand complex concepts
Content Features
Real-World Focused
All articles come from actual project experience, not textbook-style theory.
Deep Technical Details
Not just "how to do it," but more importantly "why" and "what to do when errors occur."
Example Code
Provides PowerShell and Python script examples that can be directly used or modified in your environment.
# Example: Check Exchange certificate
Get-ExchangeCertificate | Format-List FriendlyName,Subject,Thumbprint,NotAfter
Architecture Diagrams
Uses Mermaid to create architecture and flow diagrams, clearly presenting system relationships.
Quick Start
Recommended reading path:
- Exchange Beginners: Exchange Server Overview
- Hybrid Deployment: Hybrid & M365 Integration
- Certificate Issues: Certificate & TLS Best Practices
- M365 Management: Tenant Security & Compliance
- Azure Introduction: Azure Overview
Writing Standards
- Example Exchange commands are executed on various Exchange version need to confirm which version is applicable.