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TrojanName
Asked: 2009-06-11 09:51:21 +0800 CST

Outlook imap connection to Exchange

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I currently connect to my work email (Exchange) using Outlook Web Access (OWA). I'd love to use Outlook to connect, preferably with IMAP but POP would be fine too. Does something need to be done at the Exchange server end to get this working?

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Brian

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5 Answers

  1. Let's say you're using Exchange Server 2003 and IMAP isn't enabled on your server. You'll have to follow this procedure:

    Before you start

    If you want to transmit your password and data over an encrypted connection (SSL), you must bind a Web site certificate to the IMAP4 service before it can establish a secure TLS connection with the IMAP4 client.

    You can make either an online certificate request to an online Microsoft enterprise CA, or you can create a certificate request file and send the request to an offline CA (an enterprise CA, standalone CA or third party CA). The certificate is installed into the Exchange Server’s machine certificate store and bound to the IMAP4 service.

    Enable the IMAP Service

    You'll have to go to the Windows Services Panel and start the IMAP Service to enable "start automatically."

    Configure IMAP on the Exchange Server

    1. Go into Exchange System Manager. Expand to
      Administrative Groups > GroupName > Servers > ServerName > Protocols > IMAP4
    2. Use the existing or create a new IMAP4 Virtual Server. New > IMAP4 Virtual Server and give it a name
    3. Assign IP to "All Unassigned"
    4. A new IMAP4 Server should be assigned in the right pane. Right click on it, and go into properties
    5. Leave General tab as is, unless you want to change the default TCP ports of 143 and SSL port of 993
    6. In "Access" tab, click on the "Authentication..." button and follow the onscreen instructions provided by the Wizard to complete the request. If don't you want to use SSL, you'll need to uncheck the "This server requires an encrypted connection" checkbox. But be aware that your password will be transmitted as clear text.

    If you haven't configured the SMTP service, you'll have to do that in a similar way.

    You'll also need to open the following TCP ports on your firewall to the front-end Exchange server (public interface):

    • IMAP4 (143)
    • SSL IMAP4 (993)
    • SMTP (25)

    If you're running ISA Server in front of your Exchange Server, you'll have to enable IMAP4 and secure IMAP4 Server Publishing Rules. Exchange Services

    The IMAP4 service is disabled by default on an Exchange 2003 Server. Set "Microsoft Exchange IMAP4" Service to "Automatic" and start the service. Also check, if the SMTP service is running and set to start auomatically.

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  2. first, make sure IMAP is enabled on your email account.

    second, open IMAP port on firewall pointing back to your Exchange.

    third, apply SSL to secure the traffic.

    I think that's it. enjoy. However, personally, I prefer OWA from remote. You may also consider RPC-Over-Http as well.

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  3. Best Answer

    I believe it's possible for Outlook to connect to Exchange over the webmail interface(IE. RPC over HTTPS). This is how most mobile devices(iPhone/Windows Mobile) can connect to exchange.

    http://www.msexchange.org/tutorials/outlookrpchttp.html

    This would require no server sides changes, as it uses Webmail.

    Disclaimer: I have not tried this.

    What version of Outlook/Exchange are you running?

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  4. You just need to enable POP or IMAP on Exchange. Go into services.msc and enable the appropriate services.

    Technet instructions for Exchange 2007: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb124489.aspx

    or Exchange 2003: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa996393(EXCHG.65).aspx

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  5. Are you an end user or are you in charge of administering the server? What version of Exchange are you running? Here are a couple links to get you started:

    Exchange 2003

    Exchange 2007

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