MS Exchange

Table of contents

    1. Setup instructions, hints, tips etc. for various email clients and mobile devices
    2. Migration of the email mailbox from Unix mail to Exchange
    3. Transfer of contacts, calendars etc. from Horde

The ZIH provides a Groupware Service based on Microsoft Exchange Server for all TU Dresden staff members in order to support the collaboration in working groups. In order to use this service you need an Exchange mailbox which you can apply at the Service Desk. When filled in the form, you get a notification via e-mail at your TU e-mail-address regarding the setup of your Exchange mailbox. Additionally to the notification you will find a short guide in order to setup the new mailbox connected to the existing TU mailbox. 

Besides the management of personal e-mails as well as sending and editing of e-mails by proxy, it is also possible to use common calendars, tasks and contact lists. E.g. meetings could be coordinated via e-mail invitation and planned with the help of interims displayed in the common calendar.
If desired, special mail accounts can be setup for the management of commonly used ressources, e.g. conference rooms, beamers, cameras etc.

The e-mail account access should be carried out with Microsoft Outlook 2016. The use of MS Outlook 2010 and 2013 is also supported.

Microsoft Exchange Anywhere (RPC via HTTPS) enables you to work with your e-mail account worldwide via MS Outlook without a VPN connection.

You can access your mailbox via the Webclient OWA (Outlook Web App) https://msx.tu-dresden.de with common internet browsers. 

ActiveSync takes care about synchronisation of your e-mail account with modern mobile end devices (Smartphones etc.). You will get push notifications about incoming e-mails and appointments. Changes can also be notified, if desired.

Access to your mail account via

  • IMAP (Server: msx.tu-dresden.de, Port 993/SSL)
  • POP3 (Server: msx.tu-dresden.de, Port 995/SSL)

as well as sending via

  • SMTP (Server: msx.tu-dresden.de, Port: 587, connection security: TLS, authentication method: NTLM, user name: ZIH-login name)

is also possible, so you can still use your familiar e-mail program. The complete function range of Microsoft Exchange is, however, not available to you. 

To apply for an e-mail account, please send an e-mail with the following data to servicedesk@tu-dresden.de:  name, ZIH-login name

Setup instructions, hints, tips etc. for various email clients and mobile devices

Migration of the email mailbox from Unix mail to Exchange

You can register your Unix mailbox for migration to an Exchange mailbox via the ZIH self-service portal.  A detailed description of the process can be found here.

Transfer of contacts, calendars etc. from Horde

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