Tutorials

Tutorials

Outlook management

• BYOD considerations for Exchange admins

  Having a tough time saying "no" to BYOD? Good news, you don’t have to. Get up-to-date on key BYOD concerns and discover PowerShell cmdlets you can use to manage and gather ActiveSync info.  Continue Reading

• How to connect an iPhone to OWA

  Discover how easy it is to connect an iPhone to OWA on Exchange Server 2007 and Exchange 2010. You'll also learn how to retire your Windows Mobile device in favor of an iPhone  Continue Reading

• How to create multiple instances of OWA

  Creating multiple instances of OWA is a great way to assign varying sets of features to different OWA users. It can also provide users with file share access. These steps explain how to create multiple instances of OWA no matter which version of ...  Continue Reading

• Outlook 2007 shut-down problems and fixes

  Several issues can cause errors when Microsoft Outlook 2007 shuts down. Finding and diagnosing the root cause should be your first line of defense in preventing future problems. Check the add-in applications that use Outlook's data files to see if ...  Continue Reading

• Lock down direct file access and protect OWA users

  Built-in OWA security features may not be enough to secure direct file access. If you can't disable the feature, what's the next best security measure?  Continue Reading

• Custom error message redirects OWA users

  If SSL encryption is required and your Outlook Web Access users forget to type the HTTPS:// prefix, they may receive an error message. Set up a custom error message to redirect OWA users to the correct site using this HTML code.  Continue Reading

• Troubleshoot Microsoft Outlook Web Access problems

  When logging on to Microsoft Outlook Web Access (OWA), unexpected problems can occur. This tutorial explains how to diagnose some tricky OWA problems and login issues, gives tips on how to fix IIS metabase corruption and more.  Continue Reading

• Group policy settings for Outlook 2007 in cached mode

  Using Outlook 2007 in cached mode allows mobile users to access mailboxes while not connected to Exchange Server. This tip explains some different .OST file group policy settings you can use to control how Outlook 2007 operates in cached mode.  Continue Reading

• Which ActiveSync authentication method is best for your mobile device?

  When securing ActiveSync mobile devices in Exchange 2007, there are several authentication methods, including basic authentication, certificate-based authentication and token-based authentication. Read about the differences of each ActiveSync ...  Continue Reading

• Configuring ActiveSync authentication in Exchange Server 2007

  ActiveSync authentication is a process in which a mobile device and the Exchange 2007 Client Access Server confirm each other's identities. Confirmation takes place in different ways, depending on how ActiveSync has been configured. Learn how to ...  Continue Reading

• Fix 'Service unavailable' errors and other common OWA login problems

  Common Outlook Web Access (OWA) logon errors involve unavailable service or inheritance errors. Causes for these errors can range from the use of mismatched ASP.NET versions on an OWA Server to incorrect user permissions. This tip explains why users...  Continue Reading

• Troubleshooting Microsoft Outlook Web Access logon issues

  Are you experiencing problems logging into Microsoft Outlook Web Access (OWA)? Although OWA isn't the most complicated application, its numerous deployment options can cause problems. In this tip, Exchange Server expert Brien Posey explains ...  Continue Reading

• Troubleshooting Apple iPhone and Exchange Server integration issues

  Find out how to configure Exchange ActiveSync to synchronize Apple iPhone and Exchange Server email, calendars and contacts. You'll also get tips and advice on how to avoid common iPhone and Exchange Server setup issues; how to mitigate iPhone ...  Continue Reading

• Use the free Windows Mobile emulator to test mobility on Exchange

  Learn how the free Windows Mobile emulator can test mobile device connections to Exchange Server before spending money on infrastructure and hardware.  Continue Reading

• How to handle file attachment access in OWA

  Set email attachment rules in Outlook Web Access to enhance OWA security on public computers and protect systems from malicious files or viruses.  Continue Reading

• Using cascading style sheets to change a color in OWA

  Use cascading style sheets (.CSS files) in Exchange 2007 to change Outlook Web Access theme colors, add a legal disclaimer and modify an OWA sign-on screen.  Continue Reading

• Modifying the look of OWA in Exchange Server 2007

  Learn how to customize default Outlook Web Access (OWA) themes, add a company logo or create a custom header in Exchange Server 2007.  Continue Reading

• Enable user-level segmentation to control OWA components

  Learn how to enable user-level OWA segmentation in Exchange Server 2007 to control email components, and get details on functions of different features.  Continue Reading

• How to solve common ActiveSync error messages

  Discover how to fix common Exchange ActiveSync errors, including SSL Event ID errors 3029, 3030 and 30031, HTTP, SMTP and 0x80830003 synchronization errors.  Continue Reading

• Part 2: Displaying message classifications in Outlook 2007

  Exchange 2007 message classifications are hidden from Microsoft Outlook 2007 by default. If a message is classified by a transport rule, Outlook will display the classification. However, Outlook 2007 cannot be used to manually classify a message ...  Continue Reading

• Part 1: How Microsoft Exchange Direct Push technology works

  Learn how Microsoft Exchange Direct Push technology works and how it uses HTTPS and "heartbeat messages" to synchronize email to mobile devices.  Continue Reading

• Using S/MIME in Microsoft Outlook

  In this tip from "8 tips in 8 minutes: A Microsoft Outlook email security tutorial," you'll learn everything you need to know about setting S/MIME options, managing certificates, signing or encrypting a message, and steps to updating the Microsoft ...  Continue Reading

• An overview of Microsoft Outlook email security features

  In the following tip from "8 tips in 8 minutes: A Microsoft Outlook email security tutorial," you'll gain an in-depth overview of Microsoft Outlook's email security features including security zone changes, the Outlook security update, S/MIME ...  Continue Reading

• Customizing Microsoft Outlook email security settings for end users

  In this tip from "8 tips in 8 minutes: A Microsoft Outlook email security tutorial," you'll learn tricks to allow or prevent your users from customizing their own Microsoft Outlook email security settings.  Continue Reading

• Using Information Rights Management in Microsoft Outlook

  In this tip from "8 tips in 8 minutes: A Microsoft Outlook email security tutorial," you'll learn how to set up Information Rights Management (IRM) and Windows Rights Management Services (RMS) client components to protect and control Microsoft ...  Continue Reading

• Outlook Web Access Administration Guide

  As mobile and remote workforces expand, an increasing number of users are relying on the anywhere convenience of Outlook Web Access (OWA). This SearchExchange.com administration guide provides tips, tutorials and expert advice to help Exchange ...  Continue Reading