How to Add Query-Based Distribution Groups as Members of a Distribution Group

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In Exchange System Manager, you can create query-based distribution groups based on the AND operator. You can also create distribution groups based on the OR operator. To do this, you can create multiple query-based distribution groups and combine them in a single distribution group. When you add query-based distribution groups as members of a distribution group, you cannot do so in the same way that you add users to a group. You must right-click the group, and then select Add Exchange query-based distribution group. This procedure outlines the process of adding query-based distribution groups as members of a standard distribution group.

Procedure

To add query-based distribution groups as members of a distribution group

  1. In Active Directory Users and Computers, in the console tree, navigate to the container where the distribution group resides, right-click the distribution list, and then click Add Exchange Query-based Distribution Groups.

  2. In Select Exchange Query-based Distribution Groups, under Enter the object names to select, enter the name of the query-based distribution group that you want to add as a member of this group.

  3. Click Check Names to verify the entry.

  4. Click OK.

  5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for each query-based distribution group to be added as a member of this distribution group.