Posted on July 17, 2009, at 10:52 am .
This isn’t the most groundbreaking how-to but it’s a really simple way to get important information about your BES. Port310.org posted the steps to determine what version of BES you’re running in 3 simple steps.
To determine what version of BES you’re running, simply:
1) Go to the Add or Remove Programs Control Panel applet (Start > Run > appwiz.cpl )
2) Locate the reference to BlackBerry Enterprise Server, select it and then click Click here for support information.
3) The publisher listed should be Research In Motion and the Version will be the exact version of BES currently installed.
If you’re confused about the numbers, consider checking the RIM knowledge base for more information.
Version numbers for BlackBerry Enterprise Server for IBM Lotus Domino
Versions of the BlackBerry Enterprise Server for Novell GroupWise
KB17611 – Bundle versions of the BlackBerry Enterprise Server for Microsoft Exchange
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Posted on June 2, 2009, at 7:31 am .
Super Moderator Joolie at the Port3101 forum answers a question that BES administrators have been asked many times: “What can my BES administrator see on my personal device if I connect it to the BES?”
The article doesn’t seem to specify whether Joolie is running BES 5.0. Some administrators will wait for the 2nd service pack before committing to a full upgrade.
What syncs/is stored/is accessed by the BES includes:
* Corporate email
* Corporate calendar
* Corporate PIM data (address book, memo pad, tasks)
* Browser bookmarks
* Password Keeper data (although this cannot be accessed in any way, even when restored to another device, without the PK password)
* PIN messaging data (including the actual message sent/received); logging turned off by default
* Phone call data (date/time of call, number called/received, length of call); loggined turned on by default
* Text message data (including the actual verbage of the text message); logging turned off by default
* Blackberry Messenger data (this one is extremely klunky to get and I don’t know a single BES Admin that turns this one on)
* All applications installed on the device (games, stock apps, etc.)
* OS version installed on the device (so we’ll know if you upgraded to a beta OS!)
In addition anything that is a part of automatic wireless backup could *technically* be viewed by performing a restore to a new device.
What a BES Admin can’t see:
* BIS email messages (I *might* be able to see what service books you have, but cannot read the messages)
* 3rd party IM messages (Yahoo!, MSN, etc), although I can see which of these applications you have installed.
* BlackBerry Messenger contact names/PINs
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Posted on April 21, 2009, at 9:54 am .
BerryReview found some interesting sample ad creative for the BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 5. The materials don’t reveal anything about BES 5 that would get the Internet screaming, but if you’re curious what print ads you will be seeing soon, this will tell you. BES 5 is going to be a great tool for enterprise.
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Posted on April 9, 2009, at 10:55 am .
The details about the upcoming BES 5.0 have been released on BB Forums Australia. RIM has updated their website to include all the product documentation (including video tutorial) for BES 5. BlackBerry Partners will now be able to download the software (Exchange and Domino) from the BlackBerry Universe which indicates a release date isn’t too far away.
Included PDF Documentation:
* Release Notes
* BESX Install Guide
* Upgrade Planning Guide
* BESX Upgrade Guide
* Feature and Technical Overview
Other Inclusions on the Forum:
* BES 5.0 Video Tutorial
* BES 5.0 for Exchange
* BES 5.0 for Domino
Note that if you purchase 4.1 now the 5.0 update isn’t free. You will continue to get service pack updates for 4.1 until it is “end of life” (approximately 24 months). So if you’re about to buy a BES, you should really consider waiting for the release. BES Express can be upgraded but you will still be limited to your 15 users. Expect more details soon.
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Posted on February 9, 2009, at 6:17 pm .
Most companies who are BlackBerry-centric have a BlackBerry Enterprise Server. It’s the ultimate solution for sync’ing your device with your contacts, calendars and events wirelessly with your desktop/laptop. But what about that growing consumer market? The average consumer is clearly not going to spend the cash or energy to set up their own BES, but they still need to sync their device. One option available to you is Nexthaus.
Among the many benefits of having a sync’ed lifestyle is that your life stays organized. Having all your calendars and contacts sync’ed wirelessly means you can effectively manage your life and stay mobile. Take for example the following situation:
You’re at a dinner party and one of the guests just so happens to work for that store you’ve been meaning to go to. The guest offers his contact info and tells you to come by the store Monday morning. When the conversation is done, you log the contact info into your phone and set a calendar event for the date, time and location of the store. Sync’ing this info will mean you’ll instantly know of schedule conflicts and you’ll be reminded when the time comes. Being sync’ed means more effective networking.
Nexthaus is a company we’ve been working with recently and they have great software to sync your device wirelessly. The first thing you need to do is get a copy of the software. Go to their homepage and select SyncJe for BlackBerry. Now follow these simple instructions and you’re set.
If you know of other companies that offer similar software, we’d love to hear about them. Leave a comment and we’ll follow up.
