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This article is part of the February 2011, Vol. 8 issue of Prepping BlackBerry Enterprise Server for Exchange 2010 SP1
With the rapid evolution of the smartphone industry, IT administrators find themselves pulled in a few different directions -- ensuring compliance and security while staying flexible enough to support a diverse number of devices. Because it’s extremely difficult to physically secure and audit mobile devices, many administrators defer to BlackBerry devices, which provide granular security, compliance control and auditing capabilities through BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES). A defining characteristic of the BlackBerry security model is the user/device pairing. The relationship of the BlackBerry device to a BlackBerry-enabled user is 1:1, meaning that a user can only synchronize with one device at a time. While this may not be optimal for all users, it has benefits that go beyond administrative. Users can configure BES 5.0.2 to translate their BlackBerry PIN to their network credentials. BES can then impersonate the user, allowing them access to Web-based apps, RIM apps and line-of-business applications without having to continually enter their credentials. ... Access >>>
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BES 5.0.2 and Exchange 2010 SP1: What you should know
by Richard Luckett
Can't decide which version of BES 5.0.2 to roll out? Compare features and determine if your setup meets the prerequisites.
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Information Rights Management protection in Exchange 2010 SP1
by Brien Posey
Nearly all organizations send and receive sensitive information via email. And although they exist, corporate policies alone won’t protect you. Enter Information Rights Management.
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BES 5.0.2 and Exchange 2010 SP1: What you should know
by Richard Luckett
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Accepting Exchange 2010 storage redesigns
by J. Peter Bruzzese, Contributor
The push to cheaper storage, the removal of SIS and larger mailboxes are just a few Exchange 2010 storage changes that make some admins uneasy.
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Accepting Exchange 2010 storage redesigns
by J. Peter Bruzzese, Contributor
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