Remember too, that Microsoft and Apple have been in a spitting contest forever. My experience with getting help securely integrating iPhones in our Exchange environment was met by less than enthusiastic responses from both sides. All the people that originally pressed to bring these into our environment have moved back to Blackberrys except one. The iPhones have been passed around to countless others, who eventually became disenchanted with them as well and moved back to Blackberrys. They are currently being used by a individuals who basically do not need to forward attachments through email. Until the Titans can come to maturity and learn with play nice with each other, I'm disgusted with both of them in regard to this matter.
From: Joe Pochedley [mailto:joe.poched...@fivesgroup.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 8:25 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: IPhone connectivity with Exchange Remember that the iPhone is, first and foremost, a consumer device. Corporate manageability is an afterthought to Apple. (At least they've made some effort.........) Furthermore, Apple has fought very hard against the idea that the iPhone is a "mini computer." Hence you don't have direct access to the file system, can't install apps without it iTunes store, etc (without jailbreaking at least). So far, this strategy has worked very well for Apple, so I wouldn't expect a change of heart any time soon. JP From: sms adm [mailto:sms...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 8:55 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: Re: IPhone connectivity with Exchange You are correct. You can't do that and there is no Explorer equivalent. On Tue, Jun 15, 2010 at 2:53 AM, Ellis, John P. <johnel...@wirral.gov.uk> wrote: After some fiddling, I got the Iphone to download emails - Thanks for those who offered advice. Am I right in saying that I cant just plug the Iphone in via USB and browse the phone as I can do with a Windows Mobile device? And is there such thing as Windows Explorer on an Iphone? Thanks John -----Original Message----- From: Joe Pochedley [mailto:joe.poched...@fivesgroup.com] Sent: 10 June 2010 22:06 To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: IPhone connectivity with Exchange The iPhone is /has an ActiveSync client. ActiveSync on the iPhone isn't as full featured as on Windows Mobile, but it seems to get a bit closer with every release... Feature wise it's close enough for most folks... (Security wise, it's close enough for most too... But don't overlook the iPhone's known hackability for anyone who gets physical access to the device if you're concerned about that.....) When you say that you need certs installed on the device, is it because you're forcing certificate based device authentication or are you simply using self-signed certs for OWA? Joe P -----Original Message----- From: Kennedy, Jim [mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org] Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 11:45 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Iphone connectivity with Exchange Ok, don't over think this Iphone thing. Do you have OWA set up via SSL? If yes point the Iphone email app at that URL and provide the user credentials when asked. I will bet a box of Ho Ho's that you will be good to go at that point. -----Original Message----- From: Ellis, John P. [mailto:johnel...@wirral.gov.uk] Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 11:31 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: Iphone connectivity with Exchange I've been asked to setup an Iphone with access to Exchange Email. I've done this a many a time on Window Mobile devices using ActiveSync. Is there an equivalent of ActiveSync for the Iphone, if so it built in, or do I need a 3rd party app? Also, I have an SSL certificate to install to the device, is this as simple as running the cert to install it to the device? Cheers John ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. www.clearswift.com ********************************************************************** -- smsadm
