Re: Blackberry Server Express

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I don't see where the reliability is better than, say WM5/Exchange. I'm
having no issues with WM5 and direct push (other than battery life ;-)).

But the buttons/wheels, the OS, and such on the BB devcies do allow very
efficient use of the device. WM isn't nearly as efficient, but then again,
there's a lot more to a WM OS than there is to a BB OS.

I'd recommend WM5 devices over BB devices, in an SBS environment. The only
reason I'm dabbling in BB is because in this case, existing device/service
contracts make switching cost-prohibitive.

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Les Connor [SBS Community Member - SBS MVP]
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"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
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"Les Connor [SBS Community Member - SBS MVP]" <les.connor@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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I'm not sure if the Express version is actually technically different
from the Enterprise version. It could just be a licensing thing, and hey
we know how *that* works.

Do I detect a note of sarcasm, Mr. Connor? <peers over half-moon specs,
raises eyebrow>

The Express version is free, so long as you own 1 blackberry device, and
it includes a single CAL for that device. You can buy up to 15 device
licenses for this version, after that you have to go to the Enterprise
version.

Oh, that sounds nice. Got a link? I'm lazy. :)

I don't really want to do this, but I've got a new SBS installation and
the customer has 1/2 dozen BB's with multi-year contracts. Going to WM at
this point would cost him a ton.

....and frankly, if they're used to the reliability of Blackberry
handhelds/mail, I'm not sure I'd want to switch them over, not yet.


VS might be a decent option, if installing directly on the SBS is risky.
I don't know why I never thought of that - thanks!



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Les Connor [SBS Community Member - SBS MVP]
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"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
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"Les Connor [SBS Community Member - SBS MVP]" <les.connor@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Hi Folks,

Has anyone attempted an installation of Blackberry Server Express on
the SBS server itself ?

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Les Connor [SBS Community Member - SBS MVP]
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SBS Rocks !
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"Tell me and I'll forget. Show me and I'll remember. Involve me and
I'll understand." - Confucius




I don't even know what Blackberry Server Express is!

I've seen BES 4x running in a VS on the SBS box - and have seen BES 4x
running directly on an SBS box - both fine. Not sure Blackberry
officially supports it, but, well, one works with what one has. ;-)









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