Trouble getting OWA on Front End server to work
I am having some problems getting my Front End OWA server to properly work.We have a 4 node cluster we are working on, with a front end OWA server. The cluster is setup and working, but we are having problems getting the OWA server to correclty work.We have specified that the OWA server be a "Front End Server" by placing a check mark in the appropriate box.We do NOT have a SSL cert yet...waiting for it. In the meantime, we wanted to get OWA at least working.Right now, when I try to go to the address with out HTTPS it says:"This page must be viewed over a secure channel." Basically I need to use HTTPS.When I try using HTTPS://<url to OWA server>I get a message saying:"Internet explorer cannot display the webpage."Here are some settings I have:Within System Manager, I navigate to the server, expand it, go to Protocols --> HTTPRight Click "EXCHANGE" --> AuthenticationIn here, I have "Basic authentication" checked, which was what it said to do for a FE server.In IIS:Right Click "Exchange" -->Directory Security --> Authentication and Access controlOnly thing selected here is "Integrated Windows Authentication" What is driving me crazy is that I keep trying to JUST get to OWA, to get a connection, and even though I have not enabled SSL anywhere, anytime I try to go to HTTP://<SERVER>/EXCHANGE It says I need to use a SSL connection When I then try to go to HTTPS://<SERVER/EXCHANGE it says It failed to connect. Is there anyway to turn up logging, see what is going on? I appreciate it.Anyone have any ideas? I am really getting frustrated about now.Thanks,
July 16th, 2007 6:43pm

Ok...update here. I checked the OWA server settings in IIS. Directory Security --> Authentication and Access controlI had 'basic authentication' AND 'Integrated Windows Authentication' both checked.I unchecked 'Integrated Windows Authentication'. Now, when I go to the address: http://<server>/exchange I get prompted for a username and password.
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July 16th, 2007 6:59pm

Ok...so I can log in WITHOUT HTTPS... But look at this screenshot... http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o290/davyjoneslocker07/OWA.jpg Any idea what could be causing this?
July 16th, 2007 7:12pm

Hi, This article is a good starting point: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=280823 Leif
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July 16th, 2007 9:53pm

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