Configuring the Exchange Connector

When you have an Exchange Server you will need to install the Outlook Exchange Connector to be able to communicate with your Exchange Server. Using the Exchange Connector has many new features such as Cached Exchange Mode which will download your e-mail where you can now store up to 20 gigabytes of data in your OST, encrypting your communications to Exchange, RPC over HTTP feature which enables users to log on to Exchange servers without a Virtual Private Network Connection, and slow connection support for users who have slow communications to their Exchange Server.

Connect to Your Exchange Server for the First Time

Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Microsoft Office, and then click Microsoft Office Outlook 2003.

If necessary, type a name for your profile, and then click OK.

Click the Add A New E-Mail Account option, and then click Next.

TROUBLE? Click the Tools menu, and then click E-Mail Accounts to start the wizard.

Click the Microsoft Exchange Server option, and then click Next

Type in the name of your Exchange Server.

Type in your Domain Account.

Click Check Name to connect to your profile.

Click Next, and then click Finish.