Exchange 2010: OWA versus OWA light
Last week I got a question from one of my colleagues to see if there was a list available somewhere that describes the differences between Outlook Web App and Outlook Web App Light, as there is a list available describing the differences between OWA Premium and OWA Light in Exchange 2007 (Exchange 2007 = Client Features in Outlook Web Access).
The following link was easily retrieved: Supported E-Mail Programs and Features, which includes a table listing some of the differences when accessing your mailbox using OWA, OWA Light, Outlook, Entourage, Mobile Device, POP, IMAP.
A great article about using OWA Light 2007 can be found here:
Microsoft Outlook Web Access Light 2007
But not really an overview of comparing OWA, to its light version in Exchange 2010.
So here’s an attempt to create such an overview…
| Feature | Light | OWA |
| Spelling Checker | Not available | Available |
| Reading Pane | Not available | Available |
| Accessibility for Blind and Low Vision Users | Available | Not available |
| Notifications and Reminders | Not available | Available |
| Weekly Calendar Views | Not available | Available |
| Compose Messages by Using HTML | Only plain text is available in Outlook Web Access Light | Available |
| Calendar Options | Limited to the following features: | Available |
| * Show week numbers | ||
| * Set the first day of the week | ||
| * Select days of the week | ||
| * Set day start and end times | ||
| Arrange By | Limited to a subset of choices, depending on the folder type | Available |
| Right-Click Menu | Not available | Available |
| Drag-and-Drop | Not available | Available |
| Resource Mailbox Management | Not available | Available |
| Voice Mail Options | Not available | Available |
| Favorites | Not available | Available |
| OCS Integration | Not available | Available |
| Public Folders | Not available | Available |
| Share a calendar | Not available | Available |
| Open a shared calendar | Not available | Available |
| Monthly calendar views | Not available | Available |
| Conversation view | Not available | Available |
| Scroll between pages | Available | Not available |
| Retention Policies | Not available | Available |
| Users can create and edit personal distribution lists | Not available | Available |
| users can create and edit server side rules | Not available | Available |
| S/MIME support | Not available | Available |
| RMS Protection | Not available | Available |
| RBAC - Change user settings | Not available | Available |
| RBAC - Administrator settings | Not available | Available |
| Web ready document viewing | Not available | Available |
| Nickname cache | Not available (There is a list of most recent recipients) | Available |
| Message Tracking | Not available | Available |
| Advanced Search | Not available | Available |
| Mailtips | Not available | Available |
| Exchange Control Panel | Not available | Available |
| Attach Message to a Message | Not available | Available |
Let me know if parts/pieces/features are missing!
Ilse
Comments
Anonymous
January 01, 2003
James, We have published a Supportability Matrix which states when you should get the full version of OWA. It is possible that some of your users are not getting the full version due to their OS or browser used. More info can be found here: help.outlook.com/.../bb899685%28EXCHSRVCS.140%29.aspx IlseAnonymous
July 23, 2010
I need a bit of help. My company is now switching to exchange 2010. we are having all out end users use the outllok web client. Here is my problem. Som end users are coming up in the outlook web app with the light version. How do I get the full version to wiork? and if this is automatic what do I need to download tio make the full version work for these customers. Can you please send me a response to j298ww@yahoo.com. ThanksAnonymous
March 24, 2011
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April 22, 2011
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January 20, 2012
I know this is an old post ... but... The only thing that I don't like about the premium version is the in-ability to select the columns. I have a hosted exchange solution, and my staff has a quota of 100mb. In order for them to find out the offending messages (at quick glance), they have to log into the light version so they can see the size column. Does anyone have a suggestion on how to do that in the premium owa?Anonymous
July 08, 2013
Comparison is much different for 2010. More features available in light. Does anyone have a comparison table for that???Anonymous
November 28, 2013
What about the online archive? Is it available in "light"?Anonymous
December 03, 2015
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