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by maddiuex

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Need full detail,
I have set up windows 2000 Server with Exchange Server Enterprise. With Service pack 2
And I have from a workstation accessed a user account located within the Intranet to Web Outlook.
Current ip scheme is 192.168.123.?
Server name=Exchange
Domain=Domain.exchange.Com

Need to setup exchange server, so Weboutlook will work over the -> Internet <-, But I need a few questions answered.
1. Does the Server need to be a registered Domain on the Internet like a web server, so any user can access it from any point, or can I just set it up and use the IP address so they can from home access the outlook web over the Internet?
2. Does Web Outlook also support other ISP connections? Example. I use in my current Outlook2000 for 3 differant ISP to receive my mail from differant accounts, like keith@plantnet.com and others.?
If so what is the correct way to set up differant accounts in Windows 2000 and Exchange server 2000, to receive multiple accounts?
3. Can youimport existing email to Web Outlook?
4. What are the other questions I should be asking, That I am forgetting?

I know this is a tall order, but for 4000 points, I need the answers in full detail, that an Idiot as myself will understand. Not Microsoft talk, just simple Understandable way.

Thanks Guys

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by maddiuex

These sites sre good, but I need answers to the questions above, 1. Does the server need to ne registered? Like www.yahoo.com, or can I access it from anywhere via, internet?
2. Can I import existing email?

by Former member

1. No, the server doesn't have to be registered if you're happy just to use an IP address (of course the address has to be unique, static & "real").

2. No, Outlook Web Access is for accessing Exchange servers only.

3. No, mail can't be imported using OWA, but it will read any mail/folders that reside in Exchange. You will need to use Outlook itself for any importing/exporting.

4. OWA is really only a simple mail reader for Exchange, though it does the job quite well.

Have a go at setting it up & good luck.

by Former member

1. No, the server doesn't have to be registered if you're happy just to use an IP address (of course the address has to be unique, static & "real").

2. No, Outlook Web Access is for accessing Exchange servers only.

3. No, mail can't be imported using OWA, but it will read any mail/folders that reside in Exchange. You will need to use Outlook itself for any importing/exporting.

4. OWA is really only a simple mail reader for Exchange, though it does the job quite well.

Have a go at setting it up & good luck.

by Former member

Hmm, have absolutely no idea why my answer appears twice!!

by maddiuex

Ter1, look at comments at top, I have the 2 nd question answered, so only one question remains. The IP "Real" and unique. This needs to be explained. Like the original question ask, put it so an idiot as myself will understand.

Thank you guys

by maddiuex

This question is for ter1
1. No, the server doesn't have to be registered if you're happy just to use an IP address (of course the address has to be unique, static & "real"). ? What would you recommend for this scheme? Lets put 2 cities in the example city 1 and city 2, using the web what would I have to do?
and please explain.

2. If you import your use your existing mail and migrate it over, does Outlook web then see that mail? I mean, We have an existing mail server Exchange 5.5, andeach person has their mail, and if I migrate that over, would they be able to view that mail on Outlook web. Because if the way I beleive you are saying is, that the outlook web is just to view existing mail, that you have in outlook 2000. When setup through exchange?

Thanks for the help

by Former member

Hi Keith,

what you will need is a second network card in the Exchange server with an IP address assigned by your ISP. The IP 192.168.123.xxx is not routable over the internet, it's for private networks only. Therefore, for your Exchange box to beaccessible outside your LAN a routable or real address is needed. Your ISP should already have assigned a small block to you, but you can contact them if you're unsure what they are.

Any more questions, feel free to ask.

by maddiuex

Thanks Ter1 Thats what I was thinking, but before I put alot time and energy into the project I wanted the bases covered. Thanks for all the help ! keith

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