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If when you say “the same CA”, if you are referrin...

2011-09-01T21:34:08.102-04:00

If when you say “the same CA”, if you are referring to StartSSL, there is one simple answer: never. By default, Windows server 2008 and later has very limited Trusted Root CA upon installation. An extended list (where StartSSL is included) is offered via Windows Update Service.

Mobile devices are whole different story. I am not sure what are the limitations (if any), but you have noticed that only top lever Root CA are included. Lync Devices are pretty much the same…

A list of Public Authorities for Lync Phone Edition devices can be found here http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg398270.aspx

Unfortunately, Aastra phone did not benefit from y...

2011-08-31T04:32:23.167-04:00

Unfortunately, Aastra phone did not benefit from your workaround.
They don't load the new CA, and thus they can't connect to Exchange at all.

Has Microsoft any idea on when they will include the same CA in the trusted roots for Lync, Exchange and Lync Phone?

Chris, I could not test today from the office – f...

2011-07-11T20:28:45.933-04:00

Chris,

I could not test today from the office – first day after vacation… you know how it is. In any case (success or failure), I will report once get some results.

Nice post Drago. I had a question about this just ...

2011-07-11T20:25:26.066-04:00

Nice post Drago. I had a question about this just recently.