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Slow Global Address List update when adding new users
When I create a new AD user including an Exchange mailbox, I can instantly start adding them for directory security etc...however, I have found that it takes several days before they actually show up in the global address list. (which makes it hard to give them calendar access etc). Does anyone know:
1) Why it is so slow & how to fix that
2) If there is a way to manually update it
I have Windows 2003 server & Exchange 2003, fully patched.
1) Why it is so slow & how to fix that
2) If there is a way to manually update it
I have Windows 2003 server & Exchange 2003, fully patched.
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2 days isn't uncommon.
You make the change today at 10am.
The default update time is 6am if I recall correctly. So the OAB is updated the next morning.
The Outlook client is always running. It will update at the 24 hour period. If the client was started at 5pm three days ago, then the update will take place at 5pm. If the user has already gone home then they will see the updated file the next morning. Two days after you have made the change.
Simon.
You make the change today at 10am.
The default update time is 6am if I recall correctly. So the OAB is updated the next morning.
The Outlook client is always running. It will update at the 24 hour period. If the client was started at 5pm three days ago, then the update will take place at 5pm. If the user has already gone home then they will see the updated file the next morning. Two days after you have made the change.
Simon.
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Okay...that sounds good.
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