How to set up a reminder for an event?

[time2fly]

OK this seems like it should be simple. I am an Exchange 2003 admin,
all our users are running Outlook 2003.

Our building power is being shut down and I want to remind all users 2
hours prior to the event which takes place over 5 hours that they
should shut down their computers.

It isn't a "meeting" - I dont want people to "attend", or to accept or
reject anything, I just want a reminder to pop-up in their outlook at
the scheduled time. What is the best way of going about this?

 

[aeroskill]

Rather than relying on messaging, and individual users to power down,
you can handle this with a script or with the shutdown -i command.
This is the best option, as it doesn't rely on individuals having their
email open. That is, if you're on XP with the desktop.
Alternatively, send out a global email with a formal "announcement".
Lastly, if you're relying on the 'pop' up ability of the reminder, I
would use the messenging service (again - XP) - and again, that way it
avoids reliance on the one application (outlook) being open.

w