BES 5.0 Details Now Online

[BESadmin]

Official BES 5.0 Details Now Online
9th April 2009
www.blackberryforums.com.au

The highly anticipated release of BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0 is almost upon us. Research In Motion today updated their BlackBerry 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.

BES 5.0 Online Video Tutorial: CLICK HERE

BES 5.0 for Exchange: CLICK HERE

BES 5.0 for Domino: CLICK HERE

[GaryCutri]

Hi,

When BES 5.0 is released BlackBerry Forums will be arranging special discounted upgrade packages for our members, and I will personally assist with the installation if required (via GoToAssist). Please register your interest by emailing me at gary@blackberryforums.com.au

Thanks,

Gary

Note: Installation support can be provided globally.

[Sputnik]

If we purchase version 4.1 now, is the 5.0 upgrade free?

[GaryCutri]

If we purchase version 4.1 now, is the 5.0 upgrade free?

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).

[Domel]

What about BES Express users? Upgrade or Express version of BES 5.0?

[GaryCutri]

What about BES Express users? Upgrade or Express version of BES 5.0?

BES Express can be upgraded but as far as I'm aware you will still be limited to your 15 users. At this stage I am not aware of any upgrade paths for Blackberry Professional but all the exact details should be available shortly.

[BESadmin]

Device Firmware 5.0 Features When Connected To BES 5.0


Network File Explorer

1. Select the "Files" application:



2. Select a file path:



3. View your Folder and Files: (You will be prompted for your network credentials)



5. Select to Open, Share, Delete, Rename or Create a New Folder




New Features in View Folders

1. Create New Folders



2. Move, Rename, Add and Delete Folders

[koski]

Is it possible to have 2 BES email accounts on the one blackberry?

I run 2 businesses with separate exchange servers and have one of the BES email accounts set-up. Can I have both being received on the same handset?

I have been told its not possible?

[GaryCutri]

Is it possible to have 2 BES email accounts on the one blackberry?

I run 2 businesses with separate exchange servers and have one of the BES email accounts set-up. Can I have both being received on the same handset?

I have been told its not possible?

Hi,

You cannot set two BES email account on one device but you can add one via BES and another via BIS onto the same device. On my device I have my primary work email setup using BES and then I have a second work added via BIS using OWA integration.

Thanks,

Gary

[koski]

Gary thanks. That gives me enough to take it from here