What is Exchange ActiveSync?
Exchange ActiveSync allows PDAs (personal digital assistants) to synchronize data with Exchange mailboxes. Synchronizing email, calendar, and contacts requires a PDA that can connect to the Internet. This connection can be directly from the device using Wi-Fi or via a cellular network. Traditional connections to a network-connected computer synchronize via the desktop ActiveSync client using the cradle, USB, infrared, or Bluetooth. Exchange ActiveSync is an additional server-based synchronization agent that removes the dependency on a desktop computer, using the wireless capability of the device. The two methods of ActiveSync can be used in combination or independently. Exchange ActiveSync is supported on Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 SE with the Messaging and Security Feature Pack installed, and Windows Mobile 5.0 and later devices. Supported Palm devices include any Palm 700 series (Windows Mobile or Palm OS), and 650P or 680 with Palm OS. Other software applications will allow some devic
Exchange ActiveSync is the synchronization mechanism built into Exchange Server 2003 that enables mobiles devices, including Windows Mobile-based devices in addition to third-party mobile devices that have integrated synchronization using Exchange ActiveSync, to synchronize a user’s e-mail, calendar, contact, and task information that is stored in Exchange Server. One benefit of this technology is that there are no additional subscription fees required to take advantage of the Exchange ActiveSync functionality for the users within your organization. If you have already deployed Microsoft Office Outlook® Web Access, your Exchange front-end server is set up to handle Exchange ActiveSync requests from mobile devices.
