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Q149447: XADM: How to Perform a Directory Export of the GAL

Article: Q149447
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): winnt:4.0,5.0,5.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 22-MAR-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Server, versions 4.0, 5.0, 5.5 
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SUMMARY
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This article describes how to perform a command line Directory Export of the
Global Address List (GAL) using the Microsoft Exchange Administrator program.

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First, create an Export.ini file with the following contents:

  [export]
  basepoint=/o=<orgname>
  exportobject=mailbox
  informationlevel=full
  subcontainers=yes

On the above file, <orgname> is the organization name as seen in the
Microsoft Exchange Administrator program's containers view.

Then, run the following command from an NT VDM (command prompt), or place it in
the properties of an icon:

  admin /e <path>\export.csv /o <path>\export.ini

In this case, <path> is the complete path to the file including the drive
letter and subdirectory.

This will create a comma delimited file that contains the mailboxes of all the
names in the organization's GAL.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange500 kbExchange550 kbExchange400 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : winnt:4.0,5.0,5.5

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