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Outlook Web Access (OWA)

Pros
• best way to connect if you're not using your own computer because it does not require any configuring
• connect using Internet Explorer (preferred) or other web browser
• does not require that Entourage be installed on the computer you're using

Cons
• must be connected to the Internet so you can't work off-line
• cannot sync mobile devices such as PDAs and smart phones without Exchange ActiveSync
• somewhat difficult to view an anonymous or shared calendar

See also
Outlook Web Access FAQ

General ITCS Exchange information and FAQs

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Virtual Private Network (VPN) with Entourage

Pros
• you are fully connected to the campus network and can access other resources
• configure Entourage as if you were on campus
• your Exchange account works just as if you were on campus
• can work off-line and automatically sync your account when you are connected

Cons
• requires Entourage be properly configured on the computer you're using
• requires that the computer you are using is configured for a U-M VPN
• must log in twice — first for VPN using your Kerberos (Wolverine Access) password and then for Exchange using your Exchange/Windows Active Directory password

See also
U-M Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Setting Up Entourage/Exchange on a Macintosh (S4328)

Using Your ITCS Entourage/Exchange Account [Macintosh] (S4329)

General ITCS Exchange information and FAQs

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