Q287036: Slow Connection of Outlook Client to Exchange Server When You Us

Article: Q287036
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): 5.0,5.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 01-FEB-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Server, versions 5.0, 5.5 
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SYMPTOMS
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You may experience a slow connection from your Microsoft Outlook client to a
Microsoft Exchange Server computer when you connect through a Remote Access
Service (RAS) connection.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this behavior, on the client computer, configure a HOSTS file that
contains the IP address of the Exchange Server computer.

MORE INFORMATION
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By default, the HOSTS file is located in the following folder:

\Winnt\system32\drivers\etc

Additional query words:

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange500 kbExchange550 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : :5.0,5.5
Issue type        : kbprb

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