![]() It is in any case an Enterprise feature, so consumers will feel no loss here. Perhaps this is because Windows 8 is also a Desktop OS and Microsoft wants this combined with Outlook (and an Office license). Most important difference is Information Rights Management (IRM) over AES. ![]() So, we can also see that the ActiveSync version used by Windows 8 (or the Mail app) is 14.0, which not the most recent version (14.1 with Exchange 2010 SP1) as can be seen in this ActiveSync Overview. So, of course first of: can we block Windows 8? YES! After syncing the device you can make an new Device Access Rule as the device type is now selectable. Some of you may know you can Allow, Block or Quarantine ActiveSync devices since Exchange 2010. Most interestingly: we see that Windows 8 has a Device Type of WindowsMail. We’ve already seen the list of Mobile devices connected with Exchange, or in this case specifically Office 365. Go ahead and read his blog!Īs can be seen in his screenshots, ActiveSync policies are applied to the device (or computer) and it is listed in the Exchange Control Panel.īut how should we treat the Windows 8 computer? Does it work the same as Windows Phone? Hell, does it work as Windows Mobile 6.1+ which still has (painfully…) more supported options of ActiveSync than Windows Phone 7.5? Well, let’s dig somewhat deeper. Chris Brownie has blogged about it and has some screenshots. I think it was already present in the Developer Preview, but it is definitely present in the Consumer Preview. ![]() *** updated: Also read the followup blog post: More about Windows 8 CP and ActiveSync
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