How do I enable advanced security for a user?

John Savill

December 21, 1999

2 Min Read
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A. A. By default users do not have advanced security after GM server isinstalled. To enable for a user perform the following actions

  1. Start the Exchange Administrator program

  2. Select the site and select the Recipients container

  3. Double click on the mailbox who you want to enable advanced security for,e.g. Garfield

  4. Click the Security tab. You will be asked for your KM server password, onlyKM administrators can view the security tab, not just normal Exchangeadministrators. Enter the password and check the "Remember box" ifyou want to make multiple changes to mailboxes and don't want to retype thepassword everytime

  5. You will notice the current status is "Undefined". Click the"Enable Advanced Security" button

  6. A dialog will be shown with the temporary key or it will be mailed to theuser depending on your options and configuration. Click OK

To allow the key to be sent via e-mail to the user perform the following:

  1. Start the Exchange Administrator Program

  2. Expand the sites and select Configuration

  3. Double click on CA

  4. Select the Enrollment tab

  5. Check the "Allow email to be sent to the user" box

  6. You can also change the welcome message that is sent by clicking "EditWelcome Message"

  7. Click OK

Now notify the recipient to read their mail or give them the password andthey should perform the following:

  1. Start the Outlook client

  2. Select Options from the Tools menu

  3. Select the Security tab

  4. In the "Secure email" area click "Change Settings"

  5. Click "Get a Digital ID" in the "Digital IDs" section

  6. Select "Set up Security for me on the Exchange Server" and clickOK

  7. Enter the password and click OK

  8. Click OK to the confirmation dialog

  9. The client will then be sent a reply message. Open the message and click OKto all dialog boxes and then Yes to the installation of the Certificate.

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- Hmmm, looks like a year 2000 problem!

Options for which security to use, signing or encryption can be set usingthe Security tab of the clients Options dialog or on an individual messagebasis by clicking the Options button.

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