Re: Sharing Outlook
From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 08/16/04
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Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2004 10:44:51 -0400
Karen Law wrote:
> We have 5 computers in an office all using Outlook and we need to
> share contacts and calendars. It appears from my reading that we
> need Microsoft Exchange. My question is: Can we purchase Exchange
> version 5.0 for this purpose without having a Server?
No - Exchange requires a server and a domain. Also, Exchange 5.0 is waaaaay
old and unsupported. You would be best off buying SBS2003 for your
purposes - but you do need a dedicated server for it (and it should be of
decent quality hardware - not just a souped up workstation) and it will
require that you use Active Directory/domain. Perhaps you can find a local
consultant who specializes in SBS/small office networking who can set you
up. I think it wouldn't be overkill for a 5-user office if you really need
the collaborative features - and it will certainly make it easier for your
company to grow. Peer to peer networking doesn't scale well - one nice thing
about a central server is that you can also store all files on it, control
security from a central location, back things up to tape nightly for
disaster recovery purposes, etc.
> It states (on
> ebay products) that it will come with 5 CAL's.
SBS does by default - whatever you see on ebay is just whatever that person
is selling you. Stay away from Exchange 5.0 anyway.
> We only need the
> minimum (and least expensive) product to be able to share. We are
> able to email each other via DSL connection and can share certain
> folders. Can I load it on the computer I use? The other part is
> backing up our information without a Server. Is this reasonable?
> I really am anxious to hear from someone because I have been doing
> this on my own. My only experience is working in a previous office
> sharing Outlook (w/ a server) and I'm trying to accomplish this here.
> THANKS!!!
http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/share.htm may have some other options, but
note that for optimal performance, you'd really need Exchange. Much depends
on your budget and technical skills - although if you get a consultant to
set it up properly from the get-go, the daily admin shouldn't be much. I
support a lot of small companies and all the staff there have to do is
change backup tapes - I do some support remotely, and go in every once in a
while for problems that require my presence - and apply Windows Updates,
etc.
Hope my advice helps you make a decision.
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