Overview:

The following documentation addresses the correct configuration for virtual directories created by the Enterprise Vault extensions within IIS (Internet Information Services).  This information can be used to verify the configuration of the virtual directories and help Enterprise Vault administrators troubleshoot OWA (Outlook Web Access) problems.


Resolution:

Note: The OWA Enterprise Vault configuration will have at least (1) Backend server and (1) Enterprise Vault server. Please reference the "Installing and Configuring Guide" in the Related Document section of this technical article for more detailed information about installing the Enterprise Vault OWA extensions. Informaiton is valid for Exchange 2003 on Windows Server 2003


FRONT END SERVER - Virtual Directories

Virtual Directory= Exchange
Protocol=http or https
authentication=basic
Application Pool= ExchangeApplicationPool
Execute Permissions=None
Virtual Directory= Public
Protocol=http or https
authentication=basic
Application Pool= ExchangeApplicationPool
Execute Permissions=None

Virtual Directory=Enterprise Vault Proxy
Protocol=http or https
authentication=basic
Application Pool= DefaultAppPool
Execute Permissions=Scripts
Custom Error Handling - 404 error mapped to feproxy.asp
Enable Parent Paths = True

BACK END SERVERS - Virtual Directories

Virtual Directory= Exchange
Protocol=http or https
authentication=basic/IWA
Application Pool= ExchangeApplicationPool
Execute Permissions=None

Virtual Directory= Public
Protocol=http or https
authentication=basic/IWA
Application Pool= ExchangeApplicationPool
Execute Permissions=None

Virtual Directory= EVOWA
Protocol=http
authentication=basic
Application Pool= ExchangeApplicationPool
Execute Permissions=Scripts

Virtual Directory= EnterpriseVaultPublic
Protocol=http
authentication=basic/IWA
Application Pool= ExchangeApplicationPool
Execute Permissions=Scripts

Virtual Directory= EnterpriseVaultProxy
Protocol=http or https
authentication=basic
Application Pool= ExchangeApplicationPool
Execute Permissions=Scripts
Custom Error Handling - 404 error mapped to feproxy.asp
Enable Parent Paths = True

ENTERPRISE VAULT SERVER - Virtual Directories

Virtual Directory= EVANON
Protocol=http
authentication=anonymous
Application Pool= EnterpriseVaultAppPool
Execute Permissions=Scripts