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Update-GlobalAddressList (RTM)

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 will reach end of support on April 11, 2017. To stay supported, you will need to upgrade. For more information, see Resources to help you upgrade your Office 2007 servers and clients.

 

Applies to: Exchange Server 2007

Use the Update-GlobalAddressList cmdlet to update a global address list (GAL).

Syntax

update-GlobalAddressList -Identity <GlobalAddressListIdParameter> [-DomainController <Fqdn>]

Detailed Description

To run the Update-GlobalAddressList cmdlet, the account you use must be delegated the following:

  • Exchange Organization Administrator role

For more information about permissions, delegating roles, and the rights that are required to administer Exchange Server 2007, see Permission Considerations.

Parameters

Parameter Required Type Description

Identity

Required

Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.GlobalAddressListIdParameter

The Identity parameter specifies a unique identifier of the GAL that is being updated. These unique identifiers include the common name (CN), GUID, or distinguished name (DN).

DomainController

Optional

Microsoft.Exchange.Data.Fqdn

The DomainController parameter specifies the domain controller to be used by the command.

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Example

The following is an example of the Update-GlobalAddressList command.

In this example, the filter properties of the GlobalAddressList object with the CN, GUID, or DN equal to <GALIdentity1> are changed to the specified value. All related recipients are also updated.

Update-GlobalAddressList -Identity <GALIdentity1> -BaseFilter <OpathFilter>