Global Address Lists Questions


Email Addresses have question mark Outlook 2003 with Exchange 2003
Hello All, Not so sure how to explain this. We have an Exhcnage 2003 SP2 running on Server 2003, most clients are using Outlook 2003 some Thunderbird or similar mail clients. When a user sends an email to anyone in the company using the Global Address List, sometimes the recipient and even the CCed recipient [...]

Answer Question   |  October 15, 2008  3:02 PM
Exchange 2003, Global Address Lists, Outlook, Outlook 2003, Windows Server 2003
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15 pts.

In MS Outlook, any way to import multipe users to a distribution list on the GAL without manually selecting them?
I want to add approximately 500 users to a distribution list on our Global Address List. I know that I can scroll through and select a user one-by -one or select multiple users by holding down the control key, but we have over 5000 users in the GAlL, so this is very time consuming and [...]

Answer Question   |  September 27, 2008  8:49 PM
Distribution Lists, GAL, Global Address Lists, Outlook, Outlook 2003
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25 pts.

How do I change the GAL source to the Active Directory server I want it to use?
Exchange 2007. When I check the properties on my Address book/GAL, it list a server which is running on our network but is located at another site. How do I change the GAL source to the AD server I want it to use? Thanks for your help.

Answer Question   |  October 15, 2008  3:16 PM
Active Directory, Exchange 2007, GAL, Global Address Lists
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16,755 pts.

Validate email address in the GAL for the iSeries?
Application has a personnel file that stores the data and it would be great to be able to ensure that what is entered is a good address.

Answer Question   |  September 26, 2008  5:41 PM
Global Address Lists, iSeries
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4,165 pts.

Outlook 2007 Global Address List not updating in cached mode
Running Exchange 2007 with Outlook 2007 and since the beginning of September my Global Address List is not updating when in Cached Mode. When switched to no-cached mode it is up-to-date. I tried the “download address book” under send/receive, but that did not solve the issue. I also deleted all the *.oab files in my [...]

Answer Question   |  May 8, 2013  4:19 PM
Exchange 2007, Global Address Lists, Outlook, Outlook 2007
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10 pts.

How to hide addresses from the Exchange Address List in Exchange 2007?
I am looking for a way to hide email addresses from the Exchange Address List. In Exchange 2003 one could do this by going into the Exchange advanced tab and selecting the option – but I cannot find where I could do this in Exchange 2007, and my handy dandy Administrator’s Pocket Consultant is not [...]

Answer Question   |  October 24, 2008  4:03 PM
Exchange 2007, Global Address Lists
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6,130 pts.

Importing Data GAL entries into Access 2007
Need to import outlook GAL entries into Access 2007 & have the database updated when I change a field in the GAL entry.

Answer Question   |  September 18, 2008  5:09 PM
Access 2007, GAL, Global Address Lists, Microsoft Access
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5 pts.

How can I set a default address list in Exchange 2003
Running Exchange,Outlook, Server 2003, with XP clients. I have the default GAL and a number of custom Address lists. In the Outlook address book I can set a default address list and organize a search list. How can I default these settings across the organization ? I’ve looked at GPO adm templates, .PRN files, Exchange [...]

Answer Question   |  September 1, 2008  7:10 AM
Exchange 2003, Exchange 2003 SP2, GAL, Global Address Lists, Outlook, Outlook 2003, Outlook contacts
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20 pts.

Newly create Exchange User not showing up on the Global Address List
Good Afternoon! Please Help, a number of users are not getting any updates on their Outlook GAL of the new users that have been created in Exchange 2003. Appreciate your Help! Thanks, SD

Answer Question   |  September 8, 2008  7:26 PM
Exchange 2003, Exchange 2003 SP2, GAL, Global Address Lists, Outlook
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15 pts.

SharePoint How can I use a GAL to create a contact list in Microsoft SharePoint 2007
How can I use a GAL to create a contact list in Microsoft SharePoint 2007? I tried exporting the list to Access first, which worked except for the email addresses. In the email address column there was some sort of exchange directory structure. Is there a way to connect SharePoint directly to a GAL? If [...]

Answer Question   |  August 19, 2008  3:23 PM
GAL, Global Address Lists, SharePoint 2007
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5 pts.

Is it possible to hide a user or an object from the GAL using ADSIedit.msc?
When I locate and open the properties of the user I want to hide, navigate to the Advanced tab and check the checkbox for ‘hide from address book, and click OK to save my changes, the user still shows up in the GAL when I open a new email and select the “To:” button. Is [...]

Answer Question   |  August 8, 2008  2:49 PM
ADSIedit.msc, GAL, Global Address Lists
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16,755 pts.

ILM GAL with Exchange 2003
I’ve read the requirements and understand them, but I have not seen info stating that IIFP doesn’t work completely with Exchange 2007. Does ILM fully support Global address list synchronization with Exchange 2003?

Answer Question   |  July 16, 2008  3:02 PM
Exchange 2003, Exchange 2007, GAL, Global Address Lists, Identity Lifecycle Management
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5 pts.

How can i export address book located on MS outlook 2003, and use it in exchange 2007 global address book?
How can i export address book located on MS outlook 2003, and use it in exchange 2007 global address book?

Answer Question   |  July 11, 2008  2:51 AM
Exchange 2007, GAL, Global Address Lists, Outlook, Outlook 2003, Outlook Import/Export, PAB, Personal Address Book
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10 pts.

outlook profiles not get proper Global Address List
The main outlook profile mailbox sees all the contacts in the GAL even the new users. The 3 additional profiles that were added are seeing the GAL but not seeing any of the new ids that were created in the last few months.

Answer Question   |  June 25, 2008  5:50 PM
GAL, Global Address Lists, Outlook, Outlook profiles
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5 pts.

I have created two email accounts but they are not appearing in Global address list in Oulook
I have created two shared email accounts in Server 2003 but they are not appearing in Global address list in Oulook, what could be the reason

Answer Question   |  June 26, 2008  12:49 AM
GAL, Global Address Lists, Outlook, Windows Server 2003
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5 pts.

What is the time frame for the global address book to be updated and how is this accomplished when adding a new user to active directory?
what is the time frame for the global address book to be updated and how is this accomplished when adding a new user to active directory? I usually add a new user one day and it does not show up until sometime the next day

Answer Question   |  June 19, 2008  7:56 PM
Active Directory, Global Address Lists, Windows Server 2003
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16,755 pts.

In Exchange Server 2007, the Global Address List does not put on in day when the administrator creates a new mailbox account or raises one.
Hi, I have a customer where we installed a new Exchange Server 2007, we made the migration of Exchange Server 2003. Since this time, each time the customer creates a new mailbox account, recorded information is not updating instantly. Besides, when the customer takes away a mailbox when an employee leaves the firm, his mailbox [...]

Answer Question   |  June 9, 2008  8:04 AM
Exchange 2007, Exchange Server ActiveSync, Global Address Lists
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5 pts.

How to inclued another GAL from another domain
how to include another GAL from another domain

Answer Question   |  May 27, 2008  6:54 AM
Distribution Lists, Domain, Exchange, GAL, Global Address Lists
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10 pts.

How can I change the name of an Exchange 2003 distribution group?
I renamed five distribution groups in Active Directory (AD), but changes do not reflect in the Exchange 2003 global address list (GAL). The old distribution group names show up but the email address is correct. I thought maybe it takes time for changes to propogate, but it has been two days. How can I correct [...]

Answer Question   |  May 14, 2008  12:44 PM
Active Directory, Exchange 2003, GAL, Global Address Lists
580 pts.

Will deleting a user from Active Directory delete him from the Outlook GAL?
I deleted a user from Active Directory and then downloaded a new copy of the global address list (GAL) in Microsoft Outlook. However, the user’s name still shows up in the Outlook GAL. Why is that? How can I delete him from the GAL?

Answer Question   |  July 25, 2008  12:37 PM
Active Directory, GAL, Global Address Lists, Outlook
580 pts.