Security. Traditionally POP3 uses passwords in clear text. In order for that NOT to happen, you've got to first install and configure a certificate. Then you can enable the service.
Alternately, you must modify the configuration to accept cleartext passwords and enable the service. Either one requires a conscious decision on the part of the Exchange administrator. -----Original Message----- From: Maglinger, Paul [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 5:06 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: POP3 service not on by default on Exchange 2010 Is there a reason, besides reducing system overhead, that the POP3 service isn't started by default on Exchange 2010? -Paul --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe exchangelist --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe exchangelist
