HOWTO: Access an on-premise SharePoint site from a mobile device
ZTN4221
ID: ZTN4221
This Zetadocs technical note applies to:
- Version 1.0 of Zetadocs for Microsoft Dynamics NAV - Payables Approval
Summary
This technote explains how to access an on-premise SharePoint site from a mobile device.
More information
In order to access related documents through Zetadocs Payables Approval you must be able to browse to them from your mobile device, this requires external access to the network through your firewall.
Typically this can be done securely using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection.
Please refer to the relevant manufacturer documentation for your device regarding setting up a VPN connection.
This has been tested and validated with the following devices:
- Apple iPad, iPhone - iOS version 6 with a VPN connection using the PPTP protocol.
- Google Nexus 7 tablet - Android version 4 with a VPN connection using PPTP protocol.
References
Apple devices:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1424
Android devices:
http://support.google.com/android/bin/answer.py?hl=en& answer=1650166
Last updated: 4th January 2012 (SD/MW)