Outlook 2003 Distribution list export to Exchange 2007 GAL

[Kaddie]

Hi,
Anyone know of a way to export a Distribution list that someone has in their
outlook to the Global Address list. They have a list of about 25 people some
are on the Global Address list and some are just external email addresses.
They want this to be a shared distribution list that can be selected from the
Outlook address book. Could this be done or will I have to setup each of the
external mail addresses as contacts in Exchange 2007 then create the DL and
add all the members.
I am trying to find a quick way to do it.
thanks heaps

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

The GAL can only contain mailboxes and custom recipients. Try creating a Public Folder=Contacts and copy the item there. Give appropriate permissions to people who need to use the DL.

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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

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After furious head scratching, Kaddie asked:

| Hi,
| Anyone know of a way to export a Distribution list that someone has
| in their outlook to the Global Address list. They have a list of
| about 25 people some are on the Global Address list and some are just
| external email addresses. They want this to be a shared distribution
| list that can be selected from the Outlook address book. Could this
| be done or will I have to setup each of the external mail addresses
| as contacts in Exchange 2007 then create the DL and add all the
| members.
| I am trying to find a quick way to do it.
| thanks heaps

 

[Kaddie]

That's what I thought but just wanted confirmation. Thanks heaps I'll let
the user know.