Getting Mobile Emulator to run in MOSS 2007 Beta 2 VPC Image

No so long ago, I posted something about Getting Mobile in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. This configuration works fine if you're trying to set it up on a physical box. What I've come to realize is the steps do not work if you're trying to set it up in a VPC Image that has MOSS 2007 in it.

The installation steps are the same. Make sure you have the 3 setup files which are (you can install them in the order shown below):

1. Microsoft Device Emulator Version 1.0
2. Virtual Machine Network Services Driver
3. Emulator Images for Windows Mobile 5.0 with Messaging and Security Feature Pack

Next, install Microsoft ActiveSync 4.2

Launch the Pocket PC - Coldboot image by going to Start - All Programs - Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 MSFP Emulator Images - PocketPC Coldboot.

Next Cradle the image, by using the Device Emulator Manager. Start - All Programs - Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 MSFP Emulator Images - Device Emulator Manager.

You should be able to see the instance of the PocketPC listed. Right click on the instance and select Cradle.

ActiveSync will then come to live. It will prompt you to setup an ActiveSync partnership. You can click Cancel or just set it up if you wish to.

You're then ready to hit the SharePoint 2007 via the mobile device. Within the mobile device, Start - Internet Explorer. Type http://hostname/m. It will prompt you for credentials. Key in the username, password and domain.

You should then see...