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BESX Setup on Domino (Blackberry Express)

I've been asked to install a new Lotus Notes server for a new company and they are also wanting BESX (Blackberry Enterprise Server Express) installed.

Are/is there:
-Any pitfalls I should look out for with the BESX?
-Any tricky bits?
-Any Information I should have before starting?

I've setup and used BES 4.0 with Domino 6.5 before many years ago, but this is BESX 5.0 and with Domino Release 8.5.2.

The client that is asking me to help previously asked someone else to do it. They were unsuccessful, so I'm trying to be cautious and want to be as prepared as possible...

Thanks

Rob Knight

Hi,

According to RIM, 8.2.2 and BES Express 5.0.2 are a supported configuration

http://us.blackberry.com/apps-software/business/server/express/IBM_Lotus_Domino_Specs.pdf

There are some issues with emails being delayed - there is a workaround:

http://www.blackberryforums.com/bes-admin-corner/240449-knowledge-sharing-bes-dominos-agent-key-pollbymailserver.html

You can download BES Express and trial versions of IBM Domino - if you are unsure, perhaps it would be worthwhile implementing it in a virtualised environment (POC) to see if you come across any issues. You can use a BlackBerry simulator and activate it against the BES to confirm end-user functionality etc.

Hope this helps,

RobMobility.

Sam654

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What spec virutal server would you recommend and does it matter where the virtual server is based, for example in another country?

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