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Deploying Windows Mobile 5.0 with Windows Small Business Server 2003

The introduction to the white paper appears below. For a full copy, download the PDF or visit Microsoft.com.

(February 6, 2006) - This white paper provides step-by-step instructions for deploying Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0 powered devices in an IT infrastructure that is based on the Microsoft® Windows® Small Business Server 2003 (Windows SBS) server software. It is assumed that the readers have a basic understanding of Windows Mobile and experience in deploying and managing Windows SBS. This white paper is ideal for users who already have a Windows SBS-based infrastructure deployed and want to add Windows Mobile devices to that infrastructure.

Windows Mobile 5.0
Windows Mobile 5.0 is the successor to the Windows Mobile® 2003 operating system that provides new features and tools for improved productivity, connectivity, and security. Some of these new features in Windows Mobile 5.0 include:

• Updated versions of Microsoft Office mobile applications, including Microsoft PowerPoint®.
• Enhanced Microsoft Outlook Mobile® messaging, including photo support.
• Improved navigation and speed.
• Better multimedia features such as support for more ringtones, high-resolution pictures, and Microsoft Windows Media® Player 10.
• Easier and faster synchronization. Take good care of your family and spend time with them.

Messaging and Security Feature Pack
The improved messaging and security features in Windows Mobile 5.0 are available as part of the Messaging and Security Feature Pack (MSFP) add-on. New features introduced through MSFP include:

• Direct Push technology: Items received on the Exchange server, such as new e-mail messages, calendar changes, contact changes, or task updates are immediately sent to a device running Windows Mobile 5.0 with MSFP.
• Wireless support for contact information: This feature enables over-the-air lookup of global address list (GAL) information stored on Exchange Server.
• Remotely enforced security policy: IT administrators can remotely manage and enforce security settings on the mobile devices over-the-air.
• Local device wipe: This feature resets the device after a specified number of incorrect logon attempts.
• Remote device wipe: This feature enables administrators to remotely reset a device over the Internet.

To take advantage of the new features available with Windows Mobile 5.0 with MSFP, Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) must be installed on the Windows SBS 2003 server.

Earlier releases of Windows Mobile 5.0 powered devices do not have MSFP preinstalled. Most mobile operators will be providing software upgrades for these devices. For information about the availability of MSFP or whether MSFP is already installed on your device, contact your mobile operator or device manufacturer. You can also confirm the installation of MSFP by checking the Windows Mobile 5.0 OS build number. On the device, select Start/Settings/About. If the build number is 14847 or greater, the device has MSFP installed.

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