• What firewall ports do I need open to connect to Office 365 for Education?

    This was a question for a large university in Arizona moving faculty, staff and students to Office 365.

    Here are the ports from the deployment guide (note: these are subject to change so refer here to the latest Port and IP list):

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    *SMTP Relay with Exchange Online requires TCP port 587 and requires TLS. See TechNet for details on how to configure SMTP Relay with Exchange Online. Note: you will need to provide the SMTP server which is specific to the mailbox used for relay. See the TechNet article Set Up Outlook 2007 for IMAP or POP Access to Your E-Mail Account.

    ** POP3 access with Exchange Online requires TCP port 995 ) and requires SSL. See TechNet for details on how to configure POP3 with Exchange Online.

     

    Can I lock it down to certain IP ranges, URLs/servers?

    Yes, here are the IP ranges and URLs/Servers:

    Office 365 portal

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    Microsoft online services sign in:

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    Exchange Online sign in and authentication:

    207.46.150.128/25
    157.55.59.128/25
    *.microsoftonline.com
    *.microsoftonline-p.com
    *.microsoftonline-p.net
    *.microsoftonlineimages.com
    *.microsoftonlinesupport.net

     

    Exchange Online servers: note: only need  IP ranges for your geographic region

    Americas

    65.54.62.0/25
    65.55.39.128/25
    65.55.78.128/25
    65.55.94.0/25
    65.55.113.64/26
    65.55.126.0/25
    65.55.174.0/25
    65.55.181.128/25
    70.37.151.128/25
    157.55.49.0/25
    157.55.49.128/25
    157.55.61.0/25
    157.55.61.128/25
    157.55.157.128/25
    157.56.24.0/25
    157.56.234.0/28
    157.56.234.16/29
    157.56.234.24/29
    157.56.234.32/28
    157.56.234.48/28
    157.56.234.64/28
    157.56.236.0/28
    157.56.236.16/28
    157.56.236.32/29
    157.56.236.40/29
    157.56.236.48/28
    157.56.236.64/28
    157.56.240.0/28
    157.56.240.16/28
    157.56.240.32/29
    157.56.240.40/29
    157.56.240.48/28
    157.56.240.64/28
    157.56.244.0/28
    157.56.244.16/29
    157.56.244.24/29
    157.56.244.32/28
    157.56.244.48/28
    157.56.244.64/28
    207.46.4.128/25
    207.46.198.0/25
    207.46.203.128/26

    Europe

    94.245.117.128/25
    157.55.9.128/25
    157.55.11.0/25
    157.55.47.0/25
    157.55.47.128/25
    157.55.224.128/25
    157.55.225.0/25
    213.199.174.0/25
    213.199.177.0/26

    Asia-Pacific

    111.221.23.128/25
    111.221.66.0/25
    111.221.69.128/25
    207.46.58.128/25

    Microsoft Federation Gateway – required for federated delegation and hybrid deployments

    207.46.150.128/25
    207.46.164.0/24
    *.microsoftonline-p.com
    *.live.com
    *.microsoftonline.com
    *.microsoftonlinesupport.net

    FOPE URLs and IP addresses

    • 12.129.20.0/24
    • 12.129.199.61
    • 12.129.219.155
    • 63.241.222.0/24
    • 65.55.88.0/24
    • 94.245.120.64/26
    • 206.16.57.70
    • 207.46.51.64/26
    • 207.46.163.0/24
    • 213.199.154.0/24
    • 213.199.180.128/26
    • 216.32.180.0/24
    • 216.32.181.0/24

    CIDR format

    • 12.129.20.0/24 = 12.129.20.1 - 12.129.20.254
    • 63.241.222.0/24 = 63.241.222.1 - 63.241.222.254
    • 65.55.88.0/24 = 65.55.88.1 - 65.55.88.254
    • 94.245.120.64/26 = 94.245.120.65 – 94.245.120.126
    • 207.46.51.64/26 = 207.46.51.65 - 207.46.51.126
    • 207.46.163.0/24 = 207.46.163.1 - 207.46.163.254
    • 213.199.154.0/24 = 213.199.154.1 - 213.199.154.254
    • 213.199.180.128/26 = 213.199.180.129 – 213.199.180.190
    • 216.32.180.0/24 = 216.32.180.1 - 216.32.180.254
    • 216.32.181.0/24 = 216.32.181.1 - 216.32.181.254

    Lync Online URLs and Servers

    IP Ranges

    • 111.221.17.128/27
    • 111.221.22.64/26
    • 111.221.23.0/25
    • 157.55.104.96/27
    • 157.55.229.128/27
    • 157.55.238.0/25
    • 157.55.40.128/25
    • 157.55.46.0/27
    • 157.55.46.64/26
    • 207.46.5.0/24
    • 207.46.57.0/25
    • 207.46.7.128/27
    • 65.54.54.128/25
    • 65.55.121.128/27
    • 65.55.127.0/24

    Lync Online URLs

    • *.online.lync.com
    • *.onmicrosoft.com
    • *.infra.lync.com
    • *.lync.com
  • Deployment Webcast Recordings

    We missed you!

    But that doesn’t mean you can’t catch up on our latest deployment webcasts any time you like! We record our webcasts so you can catch up on-demand, so below you’ll find both sessions embedded and available for download from Windows Live SkyDrive!

    Session 1

    Click below to view the recording of the webcast on the 22nd November 2011, 1600-1700hrs GMT.

    Session 2

    Click below to view the recording of the webcast on the 24th November 2011, 1200-1300hrs GMT.

    Don’t forget to check out our other free webcast sessions coming up over the next few weeks!

  • Learn how to deploy Live@edu on our free webcast!

    Only 24 hours to go!

    There are only a few hours to go before the second episode of our free webcast series – register today!

    In this second part we’ll be concentrating on deployment and migration, covering some basic scenarios, resources available and tips for best practice. Of course, we’ll also be taking your questions (so starting thinking!).

    We’re running this episode twice, tomorrow afternoon at 4pm GMT and Thursday 24th at 12pm GMT. So what are you waiting for?

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  • 64-bit Directory Synchronization tool available for download from Office 365 Portal

    If you are planning to deploy the Microsoft Online Services Directory Synchronization tool (DirSync) for synchronization from Active Directory to Office 365, then we have some important news for you.

    There’s a 32-bit DirSync client AND a 64-bit DirSync client available for download at the Office 365 Portal!

     

    Download the Directory Synchronization tool (DirSync) from the Office 365 Portal
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    The 64-bit version of DirSync supports Windows Server 2008 x64 or Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard/Enterprise operating systems.

    If you’ve already deployed the 32-bit version DirSync, there is no need to install the new client. “The 64-bit version of the directory synchronization tool shares exact functional parity with the existing 32-bit software.”

    For additional information, please see the Office 365 Wiki article, Directory Synchronization tool 64-bit support.

     

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  • Partner Event: Salford Software on cost savings using Microsoft technologies!

    In partnership with Microsoft, Salford Software is hosting two events for FE and HE organisations. With cost savings still a concern for many, the theme of the events is delivering efficiencies through Microsoft technologies. “Make it efficient, effective and exciting using Microsoft Technologies will focus on how you can create a more efficient learning environment whilst improving reliability and flexibility.

    This is a great opportunity to hear experts from Microsoft and Salford Software and find out how you can transform the user experience, communications and collaboration across your institution.

    Dates & Locations

    29th November – Thames Valley Park

    8th December – Microsoft Office Edinburgh

    Agenda

    - Live@edu/Office 365 updates

    - Microsoft Forefront Identity Manager

    - Lync

    - Systems Center

    - SharePoint

    The event will also feature a customer case study highlighting the cost savings and improved user experience achieved using Microsoft Forefront Identity Manager and Live@edu.

    Attendance at the event is free of charge, register your place here