Re: Window Messenger w/ Exchange2k IM Server

Greetings Adam,

As long as they're all on AD it shouldn't matter. I haven't tested this scenario though.

Exchange 2000 IM sadly didn't have Groups support (and it's not going to be updated).
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"Adam Drayer" <AdamDrayer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I've been asked to deploy Windows Messenger, and I had a few questions I
> thought you all could help me with. First, we are exclusively using the IM
> capabilities of Exchange 2000. 2nd, we are in NY and have a VPN with an
> office in LA. We are all on the same domain, but they have their exchange
> mailboxes on a Exchange2k3 Server.
>
> We would like to include both offices in Instant Messaging. Would this be a
> problem since the LA users have mailboxes on Exchange2k3? or could i still
> have them use the IM server on our Exchange2k server?
>
> Also, I can't seem to create any custom groups. All I have is 'Microsoft
> Exchange Instant Messaging' and 'All Contacts'
>
> Lastly (and I know this is a longshot), is there anyway to force everyone to
> come online and stay online all day? and maybe to deploy contact lists?
>
> Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it. I know alot of people
> might say to get Live Communication Server, but management doesn't want to
> spring. They just want to stretch the functionality of the existing IM
> portion of Exchange2k as far as they can for free.
>
> --
> Adam Drayer


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