The only post-deployment task you must perform to successfully use Outlook Anywhere is to install a valid SSL certificate on your Client Access server.
Exchange administrators can find more information about configuring this feature in the Microsoft Office Resource Kit and in Microsoft Exchange documentation.įor Exchange Server 2013 or 2016, Outlook Anywhere is enabled by default, because all Outlook connectivity takes place via Outlook Anywhere. Your account is hosted on Microsoft Exchange Server 2016, Exchange Server 2013, Exchange Server 2010, Exchange Server 2007, or Exchange Server 2003.įor Exchange Server 2003, 2007, and 2010, your Exchange administrator must configure the server to permit connections via HTTP. The Outlook Anywhere feature allows you to access your Exchange account remotely from the Internet when you are working outside your organization's firewall. Outlook can connect to Exchange through the Internet by using remote procedure call (RPC) over HTTP. A VPN also enables access to more network services than those required for just e-mail access.įor remote connections, Outlook offers Outlook Anywhere, an alternative to VPN connections that allows you to use Outlook just as you normally do at your organization, without the need for any special connections or hardware, such as smart cards and security tokens. A VPN provides you with a connection within an organization's network and within its firewall. However, access to Exchange when you are outside of your organization's firewall, such as when you are at home or traveling, usually requires a virtual private network (VPN) connection to the organization's network. Note: A Microsoft Exchange Server account is required.