Users who find the restrictions of using Microsoft Thick Client unacceptable can use Outlook Web Access iViews to display Microsoft Outlook data in the portal.
For information on configuring Outlook Web Access, see Configuring Outlook Web Access .If using Microsoft Exchange 5.5 SP4, you have to make certain configuration changes in order for the logon procedure in the portal to function properly. This change is not required for other versions of Microsoft Exchange server.
Since logging on to Outlook Web Access is independent of logging on to the portal, the normal restrictions associated with the timeout of the Outlook Web Access session apply. Once the user closes the portal session, either by logging out of the portal or by closing the browser, the Outlook Web Access session also expires.