Directory Import into Exchange 2003

[SpideySMJ]

In Exchange 5.5 you could do a directory export and import for bulk mailboxes/users. I have an exchange 5.5 server in a different Organization that I need to import all the Distribution lists from. There are a couple hundred of these things so doing it by hand wouldn't be my first choice.

Can you do a bulk directory import into exchange 2003? Is there another, better method? All suggestions welcome.

Thanks
Scott

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[Loki1973]

ADC can help you, but it would require you to setup a mixed environment with both machines in the same organisation.

Maybe mailmig.exe is able to help you too. Haven't used that.

 

[SpideySMJ]

These servers are not in the same org, and they won't be. I need a way to import a large number of entries into AD/Exchange. There has to be a way. Even if it's not using the same exported file, I don't want to put these things in one at a time!! Someone please help. Any suggestions for importing or scripting something?

"I reject your reality and substitute one of my own.

 

[zbnet]

There are lots of options - more than Exchange 5.5 had - for batch-file-type manipulation of the AD. There are quite a few websites that document this stuff.

http://www.computerperformance.co.uk/Logon/DSadd_add_user.htm

is a good start for your particular requirement.

 

[markdmac]

You can use ADMT which you will find on the Windows 2003 server CD or get the latest version from here:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...b1-5849-4707-9817-8c9773c25c6c&DisplayLang=en

Some instructions on use of the tool can be found here:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;260871

If preserving SID history be sure to look at this too:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;826896

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark