Address Book Question

9. dubna 2009 22:11

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I would like to input all the extensions, DIDs and mobile numbers for all employees into AD. I have done a few test and I don't see the numbers appear in Communicator even after a -syncNow. Does anyone have any pointers on this? I want everyone to be able to see each others numbers so we can have an easy access phone directory. Thanks!

9. dubna 2009 22:21

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There are a few more steps required in order to get changes in AD pulled into the OCS Address Book and then downloaded to the clients. The -SyncNow switch only syncronizes changes between the OCS SQL database and server-side ABS files. You'll need to start with a -RegenUR switch in order to replicate changes in AD over to OCS's SQL database first, then run -SyncNow again. Then you typically have to force clients to pick up a new address book if you want to see the changes immediately.

Check out this detailed blog article on how to perform all these steps:
http://blogs.pointbridge.com/Blogs/schertz_jeff/Pages/Post.aspx?_ID=17
Jeff Schertz, PointBridge | MVP | MCITP: Enterprise Messaging | MCTS: OCS
9. dubna 2009 22:37

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This doesnt seem to make all the numbers show up in the contact card. Am I missing something?
9. dubna 2009 22:42

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Yes, if the number strings are not properly normalized into E.164 format (e.g. +18885551234) then the OC client will not display them.

Check out this blog for more details:
http://blogs.pointbridge.com/Blogs/schertz_jeff/Pages/Post.aspx?_ID=26
Jeff Schertz, PointBridge | MVP | MCITP: Enterprise Messaging | MCTS: OCS
9. dubna 2009 22:46

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You are a good man Jeff. I wish I could pick your brain through email or IM :)