System Requirements

Many systems and features must be in working order and configured to work together in order to provide a seamless integration of Microsoft SharePoint and Novell GroupWise.

Prerequisites

1. Novell GroupWise 8.0+ or 7.0 SP3+ (Latest Service Packs)
   
   • SOAP-enabled Post Offices
   • For single sign-on: GroupWise authentication (user passwords) must use eDirectory
2. eDirectory Server (For single sign-on)
   • NMAS enabled for Universal Passwords with Password Extraction policy enabled.
   • eDirectory passwords must be used for GroupWise authentication
3. GroupWise WebAccess
   • Riva SharePoint Web Parts requires the replacement of the default WebAccess templates that may affect user access to normal WebAccess features.
   • A separate/load balanced installation of GroupWise WebAccess used for high usage deployments
   • File system access during the installation
4. GroupWise Internet Agent (GWIA)
   
   • Must be installed and configured
5. Users’ email addresses must be the same on GroupWise and SharePoint
6. ConsoleOne with GroupWise Snap-ins
   
   • Required for the installation
7. Firewall rules between GroupWise and SharePoint
   
   • Outbound port 80/443 is required from the SharePoint to GroupWise Web Access
   • Outbound port 7191 (and other GW SOAP ports) from SharePoint to each GroupWise Post Office
   • Outbound port 636 from SharePoint to eDirectory server
   • Inbound port 80/443 to GroupWise Web Access from SharePoint
   • Inbound port 389/636 to eDirectory LDAP from SharePoint
8. SharePoint and GroupWise URL internet domain names must match (*.omni-ts.com)
   
   • Eg. Sharepoint Url (web.omni-ts.com) GW WebAccess (mail.omni-ts.com)