Although the RIM installation guides do not provide advice on the level of vendor security patching that should be applied to either the BES’s underlying operating system or the Microsoft Exchange server, best practice dictates that production servers should be installed with the most current vendor cumulative patches and security hot fixes. The default configuration for the BES, using a Microsoft Windows operating system, provides a Windows share of C:\ which is not required for BES functionality.

Installing the BES automatically creates a common network directory share for holding BlackBerry handheld software configuration files. These files are used to configure handhelds with the agency’s IT policy; unauthorised modification to the files could reduce the security of handhelds.

The BlackBerry is a pure Java platform device with all built-in applications and APIs written in the Java platform BlackBerry supports:
• MIDP Standard APIs (MIDP v2.0 supported) for cross platform development
• CLDC Standard APIs (CLDC v1.1 supported) for connectivity
• BlackBerry specific Java technology-based APIs
Other key capabilities include:
• Networking and Secure Push Services
• Rich multimedia features
• Location and mapping services
• Data access and Persistent storage
• Messaging Support (Email, PIN, and SMS)
• Integration with built-in applications

Networking - Multiple network transports are available:
• BlackBerry Mobile Data System for intranet access
• Direct TCP Connectivity
• Carrier WAP Gateway
• BlackBerry® Internet Service
Multiple connection types
• HTTP & Persistent Socket connections

There are countless advantages to having the added benefit of WiFi on your BlackBerry. WiFi has the potential to change your BlackBerry and really add a lot of functionality. The ability to browse the web over WiFi and make calls over WiFi using UMA are a couple of the main advantages. In order to utilize your Berry’s WiFi to its full capacity, there are a number of things to consider. In this How-To guide, I will detail the steps needed to get the most out of your WiFi. Note : This guide only pertains to WiFi capable BlackBerries. The tested devices currently include models 8120, 8320 and 8820. (Other devices may also be WiFi capable but I have been unable to test them)

I just bought a blackberry and my numbers are not in my phonebook! How do I copy all my SIM contacts to my phonebook? When I put new numbers in my phonebook, how do I copy all the numbers to my SIM memory?

If you are using a BlackBerry for the first time ever, the best thing to do is use the Set-Up Wizard. (Note: With Version 4.5 software or higher, you will find Setup Wizard in the Setup Folder.) The Setup Wizard will walk you through a number of helpful things including reducing memory space on your device, and copying ALL you phone numbers from your SIM card to your Contacts. However, if you have added new contacts to your SIM or your Contacts and wish to copy these manually.

The BlackBerry® 8820 smartphone allows BlackBerry smartphone users with qualifying data plans to access BlackBerry data services using a wireless network, a Wi-Fi® network, or both networks simultaneously. All BlackBerry data services are available through Wi-Fi networks. • BlackBerry® Enterprise Server • BlackBerry® Mobile Data System (MDS) • BlackBerry® Internet Service • BlackBerry® Messenger • Personal identification number (PIN) messaging • Other data services – instant messaging, etc Having the option to simultaneously access both a wireless network and a Wi-Fi network allows BlackBerry smartphone users to do multiple tasks at once. For example, a BlackBerry 8820 smartphone user can send email messages using a Wi-Fi network, while conducting a phone call using the wireless network.

Install I’m InTouch on the Windows computer that you will need to reach. Register a Computer Name. The name that you chose during installation will be pre-filled. The Computer Name that you have selected will attempt to be registered. The satellite symbol will change as your registration status changes.

Note: Computer Name supports a maximum of 64 characters and is not case sensitive. Special characters (e.g. $ ? / @ # % ^ ~) and spaces are not allowed in the Computer Name. You are allowed ‘-’ (dash) between letters and numbers but the Computer Name cannot be preceded or end with a dash (-). e.g. Randy-pc-2comp is a valid Computer Name.

Ramble is an instant messaging and chat room client built for BlackBerry hand-held devices which allow the user to talk to other individuals on the AOL ® and AOL Instant Messenger™ network. As a completely wireless client, users can take AOL conversations anywhere within their cellular network’s coverage. In addition to Instant Message capability, Ramble supports private chat rooms, chat invitations, Buddy List editing, audible event alerts, and buddy info/away status.

You can use the AIM® service for BlackBerry® devices to chat with other AIM® service users from your BlackBerry device. To use the AIM service
for BlackBerry devices, you must have an AIM screen name.

The Buddy List® displays your list of individual contacts, or Buddies. The Buddy List groups Buddies automatically according to whether they
are using the AIM® service from a mobile device or a computer. The AIM® service for BlackBerry® devices uses your existing Buddy List from
your AIM service account.

You can associate a Buddy with a contact in your main contact list who has an email address, phone number, or both. You can then perform
actions such as call or send an email message to the Buddy quickly during a conversation. Your availability status is made up of a status message and an availability indicator. You can create a custom availability status by typing your
own status message and choosing an availability indicator. By default, the availability indicator appears as available.