Securely Access Exchange Server 2007 through ASA 5510 using Outlook

[johartman]

Is there any way to access a MS Exchange Server 2007 on Windows server 2008 through an ASA 5510 running 8.4 with a full MS Outlook client (not using OWA - web browser)?  OWA is currently working fine but I was wondering if access via the full Outlook client is possible and more importantly...is it opening up too many ports on my 5510?  Any help is much appreciated!

~John

[mirober2]

Hi John,

For that scenario, a remote access VPN is probably the best way to go (either the traditional IPSec client or SSL VPN/AnyConnect). This config guide lists your options on the ASA:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/asa/asa84/configuration/guide/vpn_ike.html

-Mike

[Tarmolie02]

Hi John,

As Mike has mentioned above the best way to achieve this is by setting up and using VPN connections through the ASA - we use that setup here (IPSec VPN) and it works very well for our roaming users.

Andrew