| Main Program Features |
Entourage 2008 (Mac) |
Outlook 2007 on Exch. 2007 (Win) |
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| Real-time Free/Busy |
Y |
Y |
Outlook users can view real-time availability and schedule meetings with Exchange. |
| Server/Client versions must match? |
N |
N |
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| Ability to completely restore accounts if deleted or corrupted |
N |
Y |
|
| Sync with PocketPC |
Y |
Y |
|
| Sync with iPhone |
Y |
Y |
Tethered sync only |
| Local Sync with Palm |
Y |
Y |
Exchange can do a realtime wireless sync with newer versions of the Palm email client. |
| Web Client |
Y |
Y |
Outlook Web Access (OWA) is a full email and calendaring client with server-side contacts, email, and calendar items. |
| Automatic Client Setup |
N |
Y |
Exchange finds server info automatically. |
| Propose New Time Option |
N |
Y |
Allows suggestion of new time without separate meeting proposal |
| Email Integration |
Y |
Y |
|
| Group Views |
N |
Y |
Exchange uses AD distribution groups. |
| Delegated Admin of Security Groups |
Y |
Y |
Exchange uses OU structure and security for management of groups. |
| Email Proxy Access |
Y |
Y |
|
| Portable Address Book for Email Client |
Y |
Y |
Changes made via the different clients sync up seamlessly in Exchange. |
| Event Creation |
Y |
Y |
Events include activities, banners (i.e. vacation, birthdays, etc.) and to-do items for yourself. |
| Recurring Banners |
Y |
Y |
In Exchange “all day events” can be set to show as free or busy time. |
| Multi-Platform Support |
Y |
Y |
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| Outlook Connectivity |
Y |
Y |
Exchange Calendar offers native integration with Outlook. |
| Wireless Calendar and Email Connectivity |
Y |
Y |
Exchange uses the ActiveSync protocol that enables mobile, "over-the-air" access to your email messages, calendar, and contact data. ActiveSync is available on both Windows Mobile-based devices and Exchange ActiveSync-enabled devices offered through Microsoft partners. |
