Administering the Messaging and Security Feature Pack
Safeguards like password policies and remote wipe capabilities provide Enterprise administrators with the security features to help them protect their organization's data. With the combination of the management capabilities built into Exchange Server 2003 SP2 and the security and configuration protocols included in the Windows Mobile 5.0-based devices that have the Messaging and Security Feature pack (MSFP), control over mobile devices has been streamlined. Most of the administration of the security features for the mobile device happens on the Exchange Server or on the Exchange ActiveSync Mobile Administration Web tool.
The following table summarizes the features and the settings required on the Exchange Server or on the mobile device.
| Feature | Exchange Server Setting | Mobile Device Setting |
|---|---|---|
| Exchange Direct Push technology | Enabled by default with Exchange Server 2003 SP2
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No device setup required; user steps thru ActiveSync wizard upon login to Exchange server. |
| Exchange ActiveSync | Enabled by default with Exchange Server 2003 SP2
Set parameters by using Exchange System Manager's Mobile Services Properties |
No device setup required; user steps thru ActiveSync wizard upon login to Exchange server. |
| Wireless access to global address list (GAL) | Default Exchange Server setup
Requires Outlook Web Access published on Exchange Server |
No device setup required
Trusted devices have automatic access to GAL |
| Remotely enforced IT policy | Enable Direct Push technology in Exchange ActiveSync
Use Exchange System Manager's Mobile Services Properties to apply policies |
No device setup required; user steps thru ActiveSync wizard upon login to Exchange server. |
| Remote Wipe | Enable Direct Push technology in Exchange ActiveSync
Use Mobile Administration Web tool to initiate, track, and cancel the remote wipe |
No device setup required; user steps thru ActiveSync wizard upon login to Exchange server. |
| Certificate-based authentication |
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Initial certificate enrollment using Desktop ActiveSync is required |
| S/MIME mobile device support | Deploy an Exchange Server 2003 messaging system with PKI security | Install certificate enrollment protocol and key on the device |
See Also
Messaging and Security Feature Pack Overview
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