How to Manually Test Directory Synchronization Between Novell GroupWise and Exchange Server 2003
This topic describes how manually test directory synchronization between Novell GroupWise and Exchange Server 2003. After you configure Connector for Novell GroupWise, you can synchronize directories between Novell GroupWise and Exchange 2003 (Active Directory). To ensure that everything works as expected, it is recommended that you manually test the directory synchronization process.
Before You Begin
To successfully complete the procedure in this topic, ensure that your environment meets the following requirements:
You have Exchange Administrator permissions.
You have network connectivity to the Novell NetWare server running Novell GroupWise.
You can resolve the name of the Novell NetWare server running Novell GroupWise.
You have installed and configured the Novell GroupWise client software.
You have installed and configured Connector for Novell GroupWise.
Procedure
To manually test directory synchronization
In Exchange System Manager, right-click Connector for Novell GroupWise, and then click Properties.
On the Dirsync Schedule tab:
Under Exchange to GroupWise directory synchronization, click Immediate full reload. In the Exchange System Manager message box informing you that a process has been started to synchronize the directories, click OK. This process synchronizes directory objects from Active Directory to the Novell GroupWise directory.
Under GroupWise to Exchange directory synchronization, click Immediate full reload. Again, a message box appears informing you that directory synchronization has begun. This process synchronizes directory objects from the Novell GroupWise directory to Active Directory. Click OK.
For More Information
For more information about how to configure directory synchronization between Novell GroupWise and Exchange Server 2003, see How to Configure Directory Synchronization When Migrating From Novell GroupWise to Exchange Server 2003.
For conceptual information about migrating from Novell GroupWise to Exchange Server 2003, see Interoperating with and Migrating from Novell GroupWise Messaging Infrastructures to Exchange Server 2003.