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Exchange ActiveSync brings control and security to mobile environments and provides numerous
benefits to both admins and users. This section explores ActiveSync basics and how its mobile
device functionality.
Exchange
ActiveSync explained
See how Exchange ActiveSync brings control and security to mobile environments, while providing
ease of use to employees.
Is
ActiveSync right for your environment?
When it comes to security, ease of use and cost, Outlook Web Access Light and ActiveSync differ
greatly. Understanding these differences is crucial when picking the best platform for your
organization’s Windows Mobile devices.
Configuring
ActiveSync and managing mobile devices in Exchange 2007
Managing ActiveSync in Exchange Server 2007 is done through the Exchange Management Console (EMC).
Learn how to enable ActiveSync and manage partnered mobile devices in this step-by-step guide.
⇒Related: Test
your setup before connecting iPhone to Exchange.
Moving
mobile mailboxes from Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange 2007
There are potential pitfalls you may run into when moving mobile device user mailboxes from
Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange 2007. Here’s how to avoid these issues and discover a few EMS
commands to simplify ActiveSync mailbox policy management in Exchange 2007.
A high volume of mobile messaging activity can directly affect a company’s bottom line.
Exchange Server lacks native reporting capabilities; however, this section will show you a few
tricks for extracting and analyzing ActiveSync data.
Tracking
mobile device activity with ActiveSync logs
Exchange 2007 logs all ActiveSync transactions that go through the server. You can analyze this
activity using the Exchange Management Shell in order to estimate the monthly cost of adding
users.
Extracting
Exchange ActiveSync data from IIS log files
This simple Exchange Management Shell command can help you extract ActiveSync data from IIS log
files. Our expert outlines the steps.
⇒Related: How
to use ActiveSync logs to track mobile device activity
Analyzing
Exchange ActiveSync data from .CSV report files
The Export-ActiveSyncLog command in EMS lets admins extract ActiveSync data to create six different
report files. Learn how to view these reports and what they all mean.
ActiveSync generally manages mobile devices without a problem. So when something does go
wrong, the resulting error message can be puzzling. This section sheds light on some errors, the
causes and, most importantly, strategies for fixing them.
Identifying
ActiveSync certificate errors in Exchange Server 2010
Most Exchange Server 2010 ActiveSync problems can be traced back to certificates. Logging into Outlook Web
App (OWA) can help you diagnose potential certificate problems.
Solving
common ActiveSync error messages
Do you keep getting HTTP_500, 0x8083003, ActiveSync synchronization or SSL-related ActiveSync
errors and can’t figure out why? This guide covers some reasons -- and provides fixes -- for each
error.
Why
does ActiveSync fail with NAT firewalls?
Network address translation (NAT) firewalls can cause synchronization failures in Exchange Server
2003. While there's no single solution, understanding the root cause of the error can help you
troubleshoot fix it.
Fixing
Apple iPhone and Exchange Server integration issues
iPhone and Exchange Server aren't necessarily the best of friends, but that doesn't mean they have
to be enemies. This fast guide has tips and tutorials on how to get them to play nice together.
As mobile devices continue to mature from simple messaging devices to comprehensive unified
communication devices, controlling data and how it's accessed is vital in preventing data leakage.
Here are some ways to keep your Exchange environment safe.
How
to perform a remote wipe on ActiveSync devices
If a mobile device is lost or stolen, don’t panic. Remotely wiping a mobile device through OWA or
the EMC can save a user’s data and your protect Exchange 2007 server.
Comparing
ActiveSync authentication methods in Exchange 2007
There are three ways to configure Exchange Server ActiveSync authentication to secure mobile
devices. Which method is best for you?
⇒Related: Configuring
ActiveSync authentication
Disabling
ActiveSync in bulk
This EMS script let you disable 5,000 or more ActiveSync device users to secure sensitive data from
potential loss.
Setting
up an SSL certificate to encrypt OWA and ActiveSync
To encrypt Outlook Web Access and Exchange ActiveSync email traffic, you’ll need to set up an SSL
security certificate on the OWA server. Follow these steps to configure SSL encryption.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting started with Exchange ActiveSync | Understanding ActiveSync data
ActiveSync troubleshooting tips | Security and
ActiveSync
