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 2000/Windows 2000. Also see:
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
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Use query-based rules to automate the creation and maintenance of Exchange Server and Windows 2000 Active Directory distribution lists and security groups, either on demand or with the integrated scheduler. Also includes HTML reports on membership and ownership of DLs and the ability to monitor DL usage, such as the last date of use.
Replicates contacts from a database to Exchange Server 5.5 public folder or Global Address List on a schedule. Creates Exchange distribution lists based on database queries. Supports field mapping to custom Outlook contact forms.
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.
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.
Exchange Server 2003
Intelligent Message Filter (IMF)
