Exchange 2007 OAB downloads

For OAB update:
Update-OfflineAddressBook -Identity <OfflineAddressBookIdParameter>

For mo info: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa997684%28v=exchg.80%29.aspx

For GAL Update:
Update-GlobalAddressList -Identity <your GAL name> -DomainController

More info: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb266966%28v=exchg.80%29.aspx

Will the command push the latest oab to all clients conneccted to the network.

I believe when we run the command the oabgen will bring the latest copy to OAB virtual directory through file distribution service.

Please correct me if i am wrong.

If you GAL it has the default name run:
Update-GlobalAddressList –identity “Default Global Address List”

I want to push users who are accessing outlook with cached mode.

Most of the users are unable to download oab, so want to check whether we can force it from the server end.

after running the shell command you should be able to go to one of the computers and from Outlook download GAL (Tools > Send/Receive > Full Address Book)

Yep , I want it to be done without client intervention.

Instead of informing them can we automate this. When opening outlook itself will it sync from server, or can we push from server.

Hi Clonyxlro,

This help me & i got clarity now.

Thanks for your help.

Glad I could help you !

THANKS.

I see.  So if my Exchange hosted I am screwed :-(