Microsoft® Exchange Server 2003 Unleashed

Best Practices

The following are best practices from this chapter:

• When evaluating the functions of mobile connectivity, download the emulators for Pocket PC, Smartphone, and Web-enabled mobile phone instead of buying physical devices.

• When testing mobile connectivity, test connectivity internally to a network before testing it externally to minimize any firewall, router, or external communication challenges that might prevent successful communication with an Exchange 2003 server.

• Always use SSL encryption when establishing connectivity between mobile devices and Exchange 2003.

• If you have a choice, get the Pocket PC 2003 version of a device instead of the Pocket PC 2002 version to provide Exchange Server–initiated updates and communications with ...