Exchange ActiveSync Proxy

Question

Quick question on how the SMC actually configures mail on an iOS device...

Does the SMC require the actual configuration of the activesync connection be done via an iOS profile OR does it just work without the need to create a profile?

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WB · Accepted Answer

Sophos Mobile Control provides a means for filtering incoming ActiveSync traffic as used by Microsoft Exchange. The component is installed as the ActiveSync endpoint known by the mobile devices.  It only forwards traffic to the Exchange server, if the device is known in Sophos Mobile Control and matches the required policies. This guarantees higher security as the Exchange server does not need to be accessible from the Internet and only authorized (correctly configured, for example passcode guidelines) devices can access it. Access to Exchange can also be blocked for specific devices via the web interface. This configured during setup with the  SMC Configuration Wizard. :24401