accessing email through internet

[jakess]

how can i access my email, outlook98, through the internet.
i have seen something like this before.
i am aware of some third party software, but which to do it without buying additional software. [sig][/sig]

 

[Zelandakh]

You need outlook web access and then you can use a browser. [sig]<p>Zel<br><a href=mailto:zel@zelandakh.co.uk>zel@zelandakh.co.uk</a><br><a href= > </a><br> [/sig]

 

[jakess]

thanx and where do i find such software or is it just a feature that must be enabled [sig][/sig]

 

[Zelandakh]

It is a separate install option of Exchange. Run Exchange server set up on the same machine you use for IIS (it needs IIS to run).

Suggest that after that you ensure you have the latest service packs running as Exch 5.5 SP2 is ok, but SP3 makes OWA run better. You'll also need NT4 SP5 or 6 for best results too.

Hope this helps. [sig]<p>Zel<br><a href=mailto:zel@zelandakh.co.uk>zel@zelandakh.co.uk</a><br><a href= > </a><br> [/sig]

 

[jakess]

i take it i must then only install the web access part.
i was under the impression that i must install IIS on the mailserver, but i'm probably wrong.
what must i then type in at the URL to get my mail? [sig][/sig]

 

[Zelandakh]

You can run IIS on the Exchange server but you need a big machine and a lot of RAM. If you run IIS on another server you will see big speed improvements. But it is ok to run them together (I do on one server).

People allowed on need log on locally access to the Exchange server. Internally they type in

http://yourservername/exchange/logon.asp

and externally you type in the mail address for your domain (assuming you don't have firewall problems in which case I can't help without knowing more!).

[sig]<p>Zel<br><a href=mailto:zel@zelandakh.co.uk>zel@zelandakh.co.uk</a><br><a href= > </a><br> [/sig]