Exchange Move Mailbox Experiences Part 1

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:38:23 +0000

I am currently working on a migration project from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2010.

Most Exchange migration projects use Mailbox Moves to move the mailbox data to the new Exchange environment.

But there are some things I observed during Mailbox Moves (from Exchange 2003 to 2010) that are worth mentioning.

Adding a hidden Exchange mailbox to Outlook

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:11:42 +0000

In Exchange it’s possible to hide a Mailbox from the (Global) Address List. You can do that in the Exchange System Manager:

But after you have hidden a Mailbox you cannot create an Outlook profile for it (or add it as an extra mailbox).

When you click Check Name in the wizard you’ll get an error:

The common workaround is to remove the “Hide from Exchange address lists” setting, create the profile (or add the Mailbox) and afterwards set it again.

Once the profile is created it all keeps working.

There is an easier solution though!

Outlook on Remko's Blog

Exchange Move Mailbox Experiences Part 1

Adding a hidden Exchange mailbox to Outlook