With Outlook Anywhere (RPC/HTTPS), the connection is encrypted between the data-source (the client computer) and the data-endpoint (in Exchange 2003, that is the front-end server; in Exchange 2007 and above, the Client Access Server).
However, in Exchange 2003, the connection between the front-end server and the back-end server was not encrypted. So, specifying that option would add an additional layer of encryption between those servers. In Exchange 2007, that encryption already occurs. Obviously, if we are referring to a single-server environment, it doesn't really matter anyway. The front-end and back-end are the same server. ________________________________ From: Eric Woodford [[email protected]] Sent: Monday, July 20, 2009 3:25 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: Re: Encryption question Isn't the connection already encrypted via the SSL portion of HTTPS? Confused. On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 11:46 AM, Bill Lambert <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Hello all… We have our laptops set up with HTTPS/RPC email connections. I was wondering if adding encryption between Outlook and Exchange within Outlook works with HTTPS/RPC (in particular when the users are remote) and if it does, are there any additional benefits in doing so? Thanks! Bill Lambert Windows System Administrator Concuity A healthcare division of Trintech, Inc. Phone 847-941-9206 Fax 847-465-9147 [cid:[email protected]] NASDAQ: TTPA The information contained in this e-mail message, including any attached files, is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient (or authorized to receive information for the recipient) you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please contact the sender by reply email and delete all copies of this message. Thank you.
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