Microsoft Exchange Server does not have any specific built-in function for self-managing mailing lists to which users can subscribe themselves. However, as described by Tony Redmond in his May 1999 article for the Exchange & Outlook Administrator newsletter, it is possible to combine several Exchange Server functions to build at least a rudimentary list server. There are also several sample applications and third-party tools for this purpose. We also include tools for managing distribution lists in Exchange Server and groups in Exchange.
If you have access to the Microsoft BackOffice Resource Kit, it contains two utilities which you may find useful for list server usage. The first, ExList, offers list server features for Exchange Server. The second, DL Update, is not an list server but allows Exchange users to subscribe to or remove themselves from Exchange Server distribution lists. If you use DL Update, see XADM Error Message Failed to Get ADSI Object 8007203A.
Tools
Ikakura is an add-on application for Microsoft Exchange Server, to automate subscription to Exchange Server's "Distribution Lists". Ikakura is compatible with Exchange Server 5.x, 2000 and 2003. Independently tested and "Verified for Windows Server 2003". Version 4.0.0.1. | |
Distribution list code samples, free from The Exchange Code Exchange | |
Web-based e-mail and security group management tool for Exchange 2000. From the Exchange 2000 Resource Kit, with a later update available. | |
Build distribution lists based on queries against the Exchange 5.5 directory or Active Directory, either with or without Exchange Server, or from files, databases, or other external sources. Also provides tools for managing all types of DLs and groups and printing DL lists. | |
The MailChimp add-in for Outlook provides integration between MailChimp mailing lists and Outlook contacts. Export contacts to MailChimp, Import contacts from MailChimp, View MailChimp lists and campaign details from within Outlook. |
More Information
- Microsoft Outlook and Exchange Distribution Lists
- Shared Address Books
- Send Individual Messages to Distribution List Members (Exchange Administrator) — Event Service solution using a public folder and an easily maintained text file of addresses
- Using Exchange Server as a List Server (Exchange Administrator)
- Securing global distribution lists in Exchange 5.5 (TechRepublic)
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Last reviewed on Dec 7, 2011
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