Chapter 1. Introduction to iPhone with Exchange Server 2010

The consumerization of technology over the last decade has blurred the lines between enterprise IT and the type of devices end users wish to use to connect to business resources, and there is no better example to show this than the Apple iPhone. As an intuitive, easy to use device, the iPhone is unparalleled, and since its original release in 2007, Apple's success in the smartphone marketplace has changed the mobile phone industry forever.

Not only is the iPhone a great consumer device, but due to its consistent feature-set across carriers and enterprise management features, it makes a great choice as a standard business device for connecting to Microsoft Exchange 2010 and Microsoft's cloud-based offering—Office 365.

The aim of this book is to provide you all the information you need to understand the iPhone and iOS range of devices, and to gain a basic understanding of how Exchange 2010 or Office 365's Exchange Online complement these devices. The book also aims to guide you through the process to plan, configure, and manage the relevant aspects of your environment. We will also cover some advanced topics such as device security, certificate management, and provisioning along the way.

In this chapter, we will: