Exchange 2010: OWA versus OWA light
Last week I got a question from one of my colleagues to see if there was a list available somewhere that describes the differences between Outlook Web App and Outlook Web App Light, as there is a list available describing the differences between OWA Premium and OWA Light in Exchange 2007 (Exchange 2007 = Client Features in Outlook Web Access).
The following link was easily retrieved: Supported E-Mail Programs and Features, which includes a table listing some of the differences when accessing your mailbox using OWA, OWA Light, Outlook, Entourage, Mobile Device, POP, IMAP.
A great article about using OWA Light 2007 can be found here:
Microsoft Outlook Web Access Light 2007
But not really an overview of comparing OWA, to its light version in Exchange 2010.
So here’s an attempt to create such an overview…
Feature | Light | OWA |
Spelling Checker | Not available | Available |
Reading Pane | Not available | Available |
Accessibility for Blind and Low Vision Users | Available | Not available |
Notifications and Reminders | Not available | Available |
Weekly Calendar Views | Not available | Available |
Compose Messages by Using HTML | Only plain text is available in Outlook Web Access Light | Available |
Calendar Options | Limited to the following features: | Available |
* Show week numbers | ||
* Set the first day of the week | ||
* Select days of the week | ||
* Set day start and end times | ||
Arrange By | Limited to a subset of choices, depending on the folder type | Available |
Right-Click Menu | Not available | Available |
Drag-and-Drop | Not available | Available |
Resource Mailbox Management | Not available | Available |
Voice Mail Options | Not available | Available |
Favorites | Not available | Available |
OCS Integration | Not available | Available |
Public Folders | Not available | Available |
Share a calendar | Not available | Available |
Open a shared calendar | Not available | Available |
Monthly calendar views | Not available | Available |
Conversation view | Not available | Available |
Scroll between pages | Available | Not available |
Retention Policies | Not available | Available |
Users can create and edit personal distribution lists | Not available | Available |
users can create and edit server side rules | Not available | Available |
S/MIME support | Not available | Available |
RMS Protection | Not available | Available |
RBAC - Change user settings | Not available | Available |
RBAC - Administrator settings | Not available | Available |
Web ready document viewing | Not available | Available |
Nickname cache | Not available (There is a list of most recent recipients) | Available |
Message Tracking | Not available | Available |
Advanced Search | Not available | Available |
Mailtips | Not available | Available |
Exchange Control Panel | Not available | Available |
Attach Message to a Message | Not available | Available |
Let me know if parts/pieces/features are missing!
Ilse