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 &nbsp; &nbsp;-Identity &lt;MailboxIdParameter&gt;<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The Identity parameter identifies the mailbox. You can use one of the following values:<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; * GUID<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; * Distinguished name (DN)<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; * Domain\Account<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; * User principal name (UPN)<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; * LegacyExchangeDN<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; * SmtpAddress<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; * Alias
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   -Identity <MailboxIdParameter>
        The Identity parameter identifies the mailbox. You can use one of the following values:
        * GUID
        * Distinguished name (DN)
        * Domain\Account
        * User principal name (UPN)
        * LegacyExchangeDN
        * SmtpAddress
        * Alias

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Thanks<br />
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How would the identity parameter identify a user account, what attribute in AD would I be able to see that would define this?
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Thanks

How would the identity parameter identify a user account, what attribute in AD would I be able to see that would define this?

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Hi<br />
<br />
In Exchange 2007 (esp when using the cmdlets), there is parameter named Identity.<br />
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What does this actually refer to and where do I definite it? AFAIK, the identity parameter is set on users and mailboxes. <br />
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Hope someone can expand.,
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Hi

In Exchange 2007 (esp when using the cmdlets), there is parameter named Identity.

What does this actually refer to and where do I definite it? AFAIK, the identity parameter is set on users and mailboxes. 

Hope someone can expand.,

Identity parameter in Exchange 2007

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