Configuring for Anonymous Access

Anonymous access means that any user will be permitted to participate in the discussion.

You decide whether a discussion permits anonymous access when you create the discussion Web using the wizard.

When users post to the discussion they will be required to enter their e-mail address in the form "user@server.domain" for identification. Note This e-mail address is not verified in any way, so this feature should be considered a convenience but is not secure. If security is a concern, we recommend that you require authenticated access.

To configure IIS version 3.0 to permit anonymous access

1. Click the Windows Start button and click Programs. Now click Microsoft Internet Server and click Internet Service Manager.
2. In the main window of the Internet Service Manager, choose the computer running IIS version 3.0. Then click Service Properties on the Properties menu.
3. On the Service page, select the Allow Anonymous check box. Click OK.

To grant anonymous access to a public folder

1. Log on to Microsoft Outlook or the Microsoft Exchange client.
2. Select the public folder that contains messages and documents for the discussion.
3. On the File menu, click Folder, and then click Properties.
4. In the folder Properties dialog box, click the Permissions tab.
5. In the Name list box, select the line for Anonymous.
6. In the Roles drop-down list box, click Author.
7. Click OK.

For related information, see Chapter 6, "Configuring Public Folders," in the Microsoft Exchange Server Getting Started Guide.