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diff --git a/help/C/usage-exchange.sgml b/help/C/usage-exchange.sgml new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..c6aae64ee3 --- /dev/null +++ b/help/C/usage-exchange.sgml @@ -0,0 +1,206 @@ +<chapter id="usage-exchange"> + <title>The Ximian Connector for Microsoft Exchange</title> + <para> + The Ximian Connector for Microsoft Exchange allows Ximian + Evolution clients to access accounts on Microsoft Exchange 2000 + servers. It is available for a fee from the Ximian online store at + <ulink + url="http://store.ximian.com">store.ximian.com</ulink>. Unlike the + regular Ximian Evolution client, it is proprietary software and + source code is not available. + </para> + <para> + The Ximian Connector offers a significant price advantage over + other Exchange access methods for Linux and UNIX systems: + <variablelist> + + <varlistentry> + <term>Dual Computer Installation:</term> + <listitem> + <para> + The purchase of a second computer for each client imposes + a very heavy expense burden and is exceptionally + inconvenient. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + + <varlistentry> + <term>Dual Boot or Virtual Machine:</term> + <listitem> + <para> + Installation of multiple operating systems in a dual boot + or virtual machine configuration (such as VMWare) can + place a very heavy burden on the hardware and increases + licensing costs. Users often complain that such a system + is inconvenient, slow, and not integrated with the rest + of their operating system. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + + <varlistentry> + <term>Outlook Web Access:</term> + <listitem> + <para> + Outlook Web Access is a web interface for Exchange + servers, but works best in Microsoft Internet Explorer, is + not integrated with the rest of the host operating system, + and offers only limited groupware functionality. + </para> + </listitem> + </varlistentry> + </variablelist> + </para> + <para> + The Ximian Connector offers a low cost, fully integrated, option + for Exchange 2000 server access in heterogeneous client + networks. This chapter will explain how to install, configure, and + use it. + </para> + <warning id="licensing"> + <title>Exchange Client Licenses</title> + <para> + An Exchange client access license is still required to use the + Ximian Connector with Microsoft Exchange. + </para> + </warning> + + <sect1 id="install"> + <title>Installing the Connector</title> + <para> + To install the Ximian Connector, first visit the Ximian online + store at <ulink + url="http://store.ximian.com">store.ximian.com</ulink>. You + will need a browser with strong (128-bit or greater) encryption + to access the store. After purchase you will be given an + activation key which you can enter into Ximian Red Carpet, + which will download and install the software for you. + </para> + </sect1> + + <sect1 id="configure"> + <title>Configuration</title> + <para> + Once you have installed the Connector, you need to set up access + for your Exchange account. Start Ximian Evolution and select + <menuchoice> + <guimenu>Tools</guimenu> + <guimenuitem>Mail Settings</guimenuitem> + </menuchoice> + from any mail view. If you have an existing account, and want + to convert it to use for Exchange, do the following: + <orderedlist> + <listitem> + <para> + Select the account you want to convert and click the + <guibutton>Edit</guibutton> button. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Under the <guilabel>Receiving Mail</guilabel> tab, select + <guilabel>Microsoft Exchange</guilabel> as your server + type. Enter your name of your server next to + <guilabel>Host</guilabel>, and the user name for your + account next to <guilabel>Username</guilabel>. If your + server uses a Secure Socket Layer connection, click the + <guilabel>Use Secure Connection (SSL)</guilabel> checkbox. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Under the <guilabel>Sending Mail</guilabel> tab, select + <guilabel>Microsoft Exchange</guilabel> as your server + type, and enter the server name as the + <guilabel>Host</guilabel>. You do not need to use the + Exchange server to send mail if you prefer to use another + server or server type. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Click the <guibutton>OK</guibutton> button. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Make sure the account is active. It should have a check + mark in the <guilabel>Enabled</guilabel> column of your + accounts list. If it doesn't, select the account and + click the <guibutton>Enable</guibutton> button. + </para> + </listitem> + </orderedlist> + </para> + + <para> + If you would like to create a new account for your Exchange + server, click the <guibutton>Add</guibutton> button in the + accounts list. The account creation assistant will guide you + through the process, which is described in <xref + linkend="usage-mainwindow-starting">. </para> + </sect1> + + <sect1 id="access"> + <title>Accessing the Exchange Server</title> + <para> + Like IMAP and LDAP data, information for Exchange accounts is + stored on the server, not on your desktop computer. This means + that you can access it from multiple locations. It also means + that your Microsoft Exchange account information is in a + seperate folder tree from the <guilabel>Local</guilabel> tree + in your folder bar. You'll see it below the local tree, with + the name you gave the account. If you have multiple accounts, + you will have multiple folder trees. + </para> + <para> + Click on any of the folder tree items to visit them; you may + have to enter your server password. You can now create contact + cards, send and receive email as you would normally. If there + are items in your local calendar or addressbook that you'd like + to add to your Exchange stores, you can copy and paste them + over, or just drag items from one folder to another as you + would with two local stores. + </para> + <para> + In addition, when you schedule a meeting with your calendar on + the Exchange server, you can check when other local Exchange + users are busy according to their Exchange calendars. To do so: + <orderedlist numeration="arabic"> + <listitem> + <para> + Open a new appointment in the calendar. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> Choose <menuchoice> + <guimenu>Actions</guimenu> + <guimenuitem>Schedule Meeting</guimenuitem> + </menuchoice> in the meeting editor window. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> Add attendees, either by entering their email address + into the list, or by clicking the <guibutton>Invite + Others</guibutton> button. + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Choose <guilabel>Options</guilabel> and then + <guilabel>Update Free/Busy</guilabel> to check participant + schedules and, if possible, update the meeting in all + participants' calendars. + </para> + </listitem> + </orderedlist> + </para> + </sect1> +</chapter> |