New Front End Server Problem

[ACraib]

Hi

I currently have 1 Front End server and 2 Back End servers. If I access the FE server via

http://servername/exchange

I get the default OWA homepage.

I've installed a new FE server (to replace the old one) and of I access it via

http://servername/exchange

I get a dialog window opening asking me for credentials. The windows says

"The server <servername> at <servername> requires username and password. Warning this server is requesting that your username and password be sent in an insecure manner (basic authentication without a secure connection)."

Anyone have any ideas as to how I stop this fromm happening.

Both FE servers have the same OS (and patches) and the same version of exchange.

 

[fuego007]

Compare the IIS settings for ExchWeb between the old and new servers, including the various buttons on each tab. You'll find the settings that nee changed this way. BTW, I recommend using SSL, even if you use a locally generated certificate.

When all else fails, read the book!

 

[ACraib]

Found the answer.

It was the fact that I hadn't enabled "forms based authentication" on the new FE server.