Discussion:
Setting up new users via vb.NET
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sounddoc
2007-03-28 01:46:30 UTC
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Hi all,

When our techs setup a machine for a new user they have to configure some
things in outlook manually. I'd like to automate these if possible. I've
asked our exchange admin, but he claims that none of this can be done server
side.

I'd like to setup any of the following - we are using Outlook 2003:

Addresslists; specifically adding them to and changing the search order
Addressbook; Filing last name, first name (changing from the default First,
Last)
Delegates; there is one globally set that i'd like to add
Cached mode; at least a check
Send/receive settings; including all Inbox subfolders when sending and
receiving.

The app will be run on the machine itself from a published location if that
makes a difference.

I'm aware of the registry location for outlook profiles, but this is
severely lacking in documentation anywhere that i looked (heavy googling,
etc...). If anyone can shed some light on whether these things are possible,
i'd really appreciate it.

Thanks!
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sounddoc
2007-03-28 13:30:00 UTC
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Most of this can be done using a .prf file created with the office resource
kit i've found.

Still having trouble with the delegates, though.
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http://petekemble.com
Post by sounddoc
Hi all,
When our techs setup a machine for a new user they have to configure some
things in outlook manually. I'd like to automate these if possible. I've
asked our exchange admin, but he claims that none of this can be done server
side.
Addresslists; specifically adding them to and changing the search order
Addressbook; Filing last name, first name (changing from the default First,
Last)
Delegates; there is one globally set that i'd like to add
Cached mode; at least a check
Send/receive settings; including all Inbox subfolders when sending and
receiving.
The app will be run on the machine itself from a published location if that
makes a difference.
I'm aware of the registry location for outlook profiles, but this is
severely lacking in documentation anywhere that i looked (heavy googling,
etc...). If anyone can shed some light on whether these things are possible,
i'd really appreciate it.
Thanks!
--
======================
http://petekemble.com
Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]
2007-05-08 12:35:15 UTC
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Delegates cannot be set programmatically. There are three components to a delegate assignment -- Send on Behalf permission, folder permissions, and a rule to forward requests to the delegate.
--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.turtleflock.com/olconfig/index.htm
and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
http://www.outlookcode.com/jumpstart.aspx
Post by sounddoc
Most of this can be done using a .prf file created with the office resource
kit i've found.
Still having trouble with the delegates, though.
--
======================
http://petekemble.com
Post by sounddoc
Hi all,
When our techs setup a machine for a new user they have to configure some
things in outlook manually. I'd like to automate these if possible. I've
asked our exchange admin, but he claims that none of this can be done server
side.
Addresslists; specifically adding them to and changing the search order
Addressbook; Filing last name, first name (changing from the default First,
Last)
Delegates; there is one globally set that i'd like to add
Cached mode; at least a check
Send/receive settings; including all Inbox subfolders when sending and
receiving.
The app will be run on the machine itself from a published location if that
makes a difference.
I'm aware of the registry location for outlook profiles, but this is
severely lacking in documentation anywhere that i looked (heavy googling,
etc...). If anyone can shed some light on whether these things are possible,
i'd really appreciate it.
Thanks!
--
======================
http://petekemble.com
sounddoc
2007-05-15 12:47:00 UTC
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Thanks Sue,

I talked to our Exchange admin, and he did say it's something that can be
set in AD, but not at the granular level we would need. Thanks!

-pete
--
======================
http://petekemble.com
Post by Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]
Delegates cannot be set programmatically. There are three components to a delegate assignment -- Send on Behalf permission, folder permissions, and a rule to forward requests to the delegate.
--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.turtleflock.com/olconfig/index.htm
and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
http://www.outlookcode.com/jumpstart.aspx
Post by sounddoc
Most of this can be done using a .prf file created with the office resource
kit i've found.
Still having trouble with the delegates, though.
--
======================
http://petekemble.com
Post by sounddoc
Hi all,
When our techs setup a machine for a new user they have to configure some
things in outlook manually. I'd like to automate these if possible. I've
asked our exchange admin, but he claims that none of this can be done server
side.
Addresslists; specifically adding them to and changing the search order
Addressbook; Filing last name, first name (changing from the default First,
Last)
Delegates; there is one globally set that i'd like to add
Cached mode; at least a check
Send/receive settings; including all Inbox subfolders when sending and
receiving.
The app will be run on the machine itself from a published location if that
makes a difference.
I'm aware of the registry location for outlook profiles, but this is
severely lacking in documentation anywhere that i looked (heavy googling,
etc...). If anyone can shed some light on whether these things are possible,
i'd really appreciate it.
Thanks!
--
======================
http://petekemble.com
Kalyan
2009-07-27 06:27:01 UTC
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Hi,

By any chance, are we able to read this delegate property (alleast delegate
assignment -- Send on Behalf permission) from a .Net code(serverside)? What
is the API thats exposing this property? Could you pls help?

Thanks
Kalyan
Post by sounddoc
Thanks Sue,
I talked to our Exchange admin, and he did say it's something that can be
set in AD, but not at the granular level we would need. Thanks!
-pete
--
======================
http://petekemble.com
Post by Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]
Delegates cannot be set programmatically. There are three components to a delegate assignment -- Send on Behalf permission, folder permissions, and a rule to forward requests to the delegate.
--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.turtleflock.com/olconfig/index.htm
and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
http://www.outlookcode.com/jumpstart.aspx
Post by sounddoc
Most of this can be done using a .prf file created with the office resource
kit i've found.
Still having trouble with the delegates, though.
--
======================
http://petekemble.com
Post by sounddoc
Hi all,
When our techs setup a machine for a new user they have to configure some
things in outlook manually. I'd like to automate these if possible. I've
asked our exchange admin, but he claims that none of this can be done server
side.
Addresslists; specifically adding them to and changing the search order
Addressbook; Filing last name, first name (changing from the default First,
Last)
Delegates; there is one globally set that i'd like to add
Cached mode; at least a check
Send/receive settings; including all Inbox subfolders when sending and
receiving.
The app will be run on the machine itself from a published location if that
makes a difference.
I'm aware of the registry location for outlook profiles, but this is
severely lacking in documentation anywhere that i looked (heavy googling,
etc...). If anyone can shed some light on whether these things are possible,
i'd really appreciate it.
Thanks!
--
======================
http://petekemble.com
Sue Mosher [MVP]
2009-07-27 13:32:38 UTC
Permalink
This isn't an Outlook programming task. Server-side programming would be
covered in the microsoft.public.exchange.development at
http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowForum.aspx?ForumID=838&SiteID=17 .
--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Microsoft Outlook 2007 Programming:
Jumpstart for Power Users and Administrators
http://www.outlookcode.com/article.aspx?id=54
Post by Kalyan
Hi,
By any chance, are we able to read this delegate property (alleast delegate
assignment -- Send on Behalf permission) from a .Net code(serverside)? What
is the API thats exposing this property? Could you pls help?
Thanks
Kalyan
Post by sounddoc
Thanks Sue,
I talked to our Exchange admin, and he did say it's something that can be
set in AD, but not at the granular level we would need. Thanks!
-pete
--
======================
http://petekemble.com
Post by Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]
Delegates cannot be set programmatically. There are three components to
a delegate assignment -- Send on Behalf permission, folder permissions,
and a rule to forward requests to the delegate.
Post by sounddoc
Most of this can be done using a .prf file created with the office resource
kit i've found.
Still having trouble with the delegates, though.
--
======================
http://petekemble.com
Post by sounddoc
Hi all,
When our techs setup a machine for a new user they have to configure some
things in outlook manually. I'd like to automate these if possible. I've
asked our exchange admin, but he claims that none of this can be done server
side.
Addresslists; specifically adding them to and changing the search order
Addressbook; Filing last name, first name (changing from the default First,
Last)
Delegates; there is one globally set that i'd like to add
Cached mode; at least a check
Send/receive settings; including all Inbox subfolders when sending and
receiving.
The app will be run on the machine itself from a published location if that
makes a difference.
I'm aware of the registry location for outlook profiles, but this is
severely lacking in documentation anywhere that i looked (heavy googling,
etc...). If anyone can shed some light on whether these things are possible,
i'd really appreciate it.
Thanks!
--
======================
http://petekemble.com
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