Correct way to create a 'company' calendar using Exchange 2003 and Outlook 2003

[Blake]

I want to create a calendar that is NOT associated with an AD user if
possible (such as a conference room). What is the BEST way to do this?
Everything I read points to slipstick.com, but I can't get much from the
website. I would like some decent instructions. Is public folder the right
way to go? If so, how do I create a calendar in a public folder?

Blake

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

What do you mean by a 'company' calendar? In other words, what is the
function of this calendar to be? A public folder may indeed be the best
solution, but it's impossible to know without more information on your
objectives.

 

[Blake]

Thanks for your post. An example would be a vacation calendar - our dept.
secretary keeps a single calendar with information on when people take
vacation. Or the conference room example would also apply. Basically, I
want a public calendar that doesn't belong to an AD user (if possible)

Blake

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

For a vacation calendar, use a public folder.

For a conference room, use a public folder *only* if you don't want anyone
to be able to book it but the secretary. If you want individual users to
schedule on that calendar, use a mailbox.
--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers

 

[Blake]

Thanks, Sue, for your input.

Is there a way to create a calendar within a public folder? The only way I
can get one there is go COPY an existing calendar.

Thanks again. You are doing a great service!

Blake

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

File | New | Folder will allow you to create any kind of folder.
--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers

 

[Blake]

You are a genius.

File | New | Folder will allow you to create any kind of folder.
--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers



way

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

No, I just like to explore menus. <g> --
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of
Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers