MauriceArney
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How to configure Outlook Web Access in Exchange Server 2003?
I'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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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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Thank you both! This information was a huge help!
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
Bryan
This is a closed question and you should have asked a new question.
The response above will work for Exchange 2000 on a single server.
No FBA on Exchange 2000 though.
Simon.
The response above will work for Exchange 2000 on a single server.
No FBA on Exchange 2000 though.
Simon.
You can also use a Reverse Proxy to be in your DMZ that will forword all the traffic to your OWA server (just a bit more secure) I used Linux as the reverse proxy server.
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.