You should be asking this question in the ISAServer.org mailing list, not in the Exchange one. I use RPC over HTTP on my Exchange server 2003. I don't have any problems with it except that the odd user doesn't use Windows XP which is required to make it work. Andrew ________________________________ From: adrian bolzan [mailto:abolzan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 5:15 AM To: [ExchangeList] Subject: [exchangelist] OWA without ISA server http://www.MSExchange.org/ Hi all, We currently run Exchange 2003 with FE and BE servers. The FE server is in a DMZ, whilst the BE servers are located on the Internal/protected network. The FE servers are only accessed by staff on our WAN and selected staff via the internet (those with permanent IP addresses). We do not use ISA server, although it is on the horizon, rather using a firewall appliance that performs stateful packet inspection, DOS, etc. Currently, the FE server is part of our domain, and i have opened up all ports between the FE server and the BE server and DC's in the protected network, whilst restricting access from the internet to those with permanent IP addresses on the ADSL/cable connections. If I remember correctly, I can configure the communication between the FE server and the DC's to be over a single port, which requires registry hacks, although this has not been implemented. What are your thoughts, with respect to security, on allowing general HTTPS access to the FE server for OWA from the internet without ISA server and with the scenario i have painted above? cheers, adrian ------------------------------------------------------ List Archives: http://www.webelists.com/cgi/lyris.pl?enter=exchangelist Exchange Newsletters: http://www.msexchange.org/pages/newsletter.asp Exchange FAQ: http://www.msexchange.org/pages/larticle.asp?type=FAQ ------------------------------------------------------ Other Internet Software Marketing Sites: World of Windows Networking: http://www.windowsnetworking.com Leading Network Software Directory: http://www.serverfiles.com No.1 ISA Server Resource Site: http://www.isaserver.org Windows Security Resource Site: http://www.windowsecurity.com/ Network Security Library: http://www.secinf.net/ Windows 2000/NT Fax Solutions: http://www.ntfaxfaq.com ------------------------------------------------------ You are currently subscribed to this MSEXchange.org Discussion List as: andrew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe visit http://www.webelists.com/cgi/lyris.pl?enter=exchangelist Report abuse to listadmin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx ============================================================ IMPORTANT - This email and any attachments is confidential. If received in error, please contact the sender and delete all copies of this email. Please note that any use, dissemination, further distribution or reproduction of this message in any form is strictly prohibited. Before opening or using attachments, check them for viruses and defects. Regardless of any loss, damage or consequence, whether caused by the negligence of the sender or not, resulting directly or indirectly from the use of any attached files, our liability is limited to resupplying any affected attachments. Any representations or opinions expressed in this email are those of the individual sender, and not necessarily those of the Capital Transport Services. ============================================================