Mobile device mailbox policy
Mailbox policies for mobile devices contain settings that take effect when accessing the Microsoft Exchange organization's data with mobile devices using the Exchange ActiveSync synchronization protocol. The settings include, for example, password requirements, specifications for email attachments, device encryption data and access rules for shares.
To assign policies to mailboxes
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In the Manager, select the Active Directory > Exchange system administration > <organization> > Policies > Mobile device mailbox policies category.
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Select the policy in the result list.
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Select the Assign mailboxes task.
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In the Add assignments pane, assign mailboxes.
TIP: In the Remove assignments pane, you can remove assigned mailboxes.
To remove an assignment
- Select the mailbox and double-click
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Save the changes.
To display the main data of a mobile device
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In the Manager, select the Active Directory > Exchange system administration > <organization> > Policies > Mobile device mailbox policies category.
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Select the policy in the result list.
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Select the Change main data task.
The following main data is displayed:
Table 24: Main data of a mailbox policy for mobile devices
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Exchange organization |
Name of the organization. |
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Name |
Name of the policy. |
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Default |
Specifies whether this is a default policy. |
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Devices permitted without a full policy |
Specifies whether older devices can connect to the Microsoft Exchange server using Exchange ActiveSync. |
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File sharing |
Specifies whether file sharing is permitted. |
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SharePoint services |
Specifies whether access to SharePoint service files is permitted. |
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Password required |
Specifies whether a device password is required. |
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Encrypt password |
Specifies whether device encryption is required. |
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Simple passwords allowed |
Specifies whether a simple password is allowed. |
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Minimum password length |
Minimum length of the password. Minimum number of characters the password must have. |
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Password cycle |
Number of new passwords that a user has to use before an ‘old’ one can be reused. |
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Password expiry period |
Length of time a password can be used before it expires. |
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Password restorable |
Specifies whether a recovery password is generated that can be used to unlock the device. |
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Requires alphanumeric characters |
Specifies whether alphanumeric characters are expected in the password. |
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Failed logins |
Number of incorrect password attempts. If the user has reached this number the user account is locked. |
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Lock if inactive for [min] |
Number of minutes without activity before the device is locked. |
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Attachments download permitted |
Specifies whether attachments can be automatically downloaded. |
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Max. mail attachment size |
Maximum size of mail attachment that can be automatically downloaded. |
Folder administration policies
Mailbox policies for folder management are used to group managed folders together. Managed folders are available in mailboxes when a policy is assigned to a Microsoft Exchange Organization mailbox.
To assign policies to mailboxes
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In the Manager, select the Active Directory > Exchange system administration > <organization> > Policies > File management policies category.
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Select the policy in the result list.
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Select the Assign mailboxes task.
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In the Add assignments pane, assign mailboxes.
TIP: In the Remove assignments pane, you can remove assigned mailboxes.
To remove an assignment
- Select the mailbox and double-click .
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Save the changes.
To display main data of a folder management policy
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In the Manager, select the Active Directory > Exchange system administration > <organization> > Policies > Folder management policies category.
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Select the policy in the result list.
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Select the Change main data task.
The following main data is displayed:
Table 25: Main data for a folder management policy
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Exchange organization |
Name of the organization. |
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Name |
Name of the policy. |
Role assignment policies
Policies for role assignments have been implemented to provide users with functions and tasks for managing their mailboxes.
To assign policies to mailboxes
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In the Manager, select the Active Directory > Exchange system administration > <organization> > Policies > Role assignment policies category.
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Select the policy in the result list.
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Select the Assign mailboxes task.
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In the Add assignments pane, assign mailboxes.
TIP: In the Remove assignments pane, you can remove assigned mailboxes.
To remove an assignment
- Select the mailbox and double-click .
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Save the changes.
To display main data of a role assignment policy
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In the Manager, select the Active Directory > Exchange system administration > <organization> > Policies > Role assignment policies category.
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Select the policy in the result list.
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Select the Change main data task.
The following main data is displayed:
Table 26: Role assignment policy main data
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Exchange organization |
Name of the organization. |
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Name |
Name of the policy. |
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Administrative description |
Administrative description of the policy. |
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Description |
Detail description of the policy. |
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Default policy |
Specifies whether the policy is the default policy. |
Outlook Web App mailbox policy
Outlook Web App mailbox policies are implemented for managing access to functions in Outlook Web App.
To assign policies to mailboxes
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In the Manager, select the Active Directory > Exchange system administration > <organization> > Policies > Outlook Web App mailbox policies category.
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Select the policy in the result list.
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Select the Assign mailboxes task.
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In the Add assignments pane, assign mailboxes.
TIP: In the Remove assignments pane, you can remove assigned mailboxes.
To remove an assignment
- Select the mailbox and double-click .
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Save the changes.
To display main data of a role assignment policy
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In the Manager, select the Active Directory > Exchange system administration > <organization> > Policies > Outlook Web App mailbox policies category.
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Select the policy in the result list.
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Select the Change main data task.
