But doesn't it require another server running IIS? In Exchange 5.5, I think you had to set up an IIS/OWA server on the front end. Or was that optional?
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Browse All TopicsI've been searching through this site (and others) for some kind of "step by step" instruction on how to set up and deploy Outlook Web Access. I'm finding a lot of good "bits and pieces" but still looking for some detailed instructions. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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Just in case you wanted screenshots and an explanation
Implementing Outlook Web Access with Exchange Server 2003
http://www.msexchange.org/
This goes over security implementation for FBA etc ...
Forms Based Authentication
http://hellomate.typepad.c
Simon stated the correct solution - by default OWA 2003 is installed with Exchange 2003 ... There are some other steps you need to take to enable the logon page working ...
Will the approach outlined by Sembee (Simon) above for Outlook Web Access in Exchange 2003 also work forOutlook Web Access in Exchange 2000 using SSL through the firewall? i.e. no need for a front end server and only port 443 needs to be opened and forwarded? Also, does Exchange 2000 have Forms Based Authentication?
Bryan
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by: SembeePosted on 2004-10-04 at 12:11:53ID: 12220203
There is nothing to deploy. It is installed by default with Exchange 2003.
http://server/exchange
However there are some things that you can do to make it more secure and userfriendly for the clients.
1. Get an SSL certificate for it. FreeSSL.com is where I usually get mine.
2. Give it a friendly URL. mail.domain.com is the favorite (and the name on the certificate matches it).
3. Punch 443 through your firewall, with it forwarding to your Exchange server.
4. Enable Forms Based Authentication on the HTTP default server in ESM so that users get a nice GUI form to complete instead of the horrible Windows password box.
Thats it.
Simon.