ActiveSync allows mobile devices, such as PDA's and smart phones to be synchronized with the
Microsoft Exchange Server. Once activated, a four character password will be requested. To receive ActiveSync access, the department must submit
the ActiveSync Form and complete an
IRAM Request
If you currently have calendar and/or contact data on your device and you choose to synch your calendar or contact data with ActiveSync
then the data that you currently have on your device will be overwritten with the data on the Exchange server.
Pricing:
Personal devices connecting to ActiveSync will require a one-time activation fee of $30.00.
Windows CE Mobile Devices:
- Configuration Information
- Minimum Requirements:
- Operating System (OS) of the device must be Windows CE 5.0 or above
- Enterprise data plan with wireless carrier
iPhone
- Configuration Information
- Minimum Requirements:
- iPhone v2.0
- USB 2.0 port
- iTunes account - necessary for purchasing music, video and software, but not required to use your iPhone.
- iTunes 7.7 or later - necessary for software updates and backups.
- MAC or PC with a network connection
- For PC's - Windows Vista (all versions), Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later
- For MAC's - MAC OSx version 10.4.10 or later
Functions that are NOT supported are:
- Folder Managemente
- Access to file shares or SharePoint sites
- Task synchronization
- Creating meeting invitations
- Message Flagging
Important to note:
- Only one Exchange account can be configured on a device
- Once you are synching with Exchange via ActiveSync, you cannot synchronize a personal calendar or address book
via iTunes.