Applies to: Exchange Server 2007 SP3, Exchange Server 2007 SP2, Exchange Server 2007 SP1, Exchange Server 2007
Topic Last Modified: 2007-08-28

This topic explains how to use the Exchange Management Console or the Exchange Management Shell to update a public folder hierarchy.

Perform this procedure to synchronize the public folder hierarchy from one server to the other servers on which public folder replicas exist. This procedure is helpful in cases where the public folder hierarchy on one server is different from the public folder hierarchy on other servers in your organization.

Note:
In Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, this procedure is known as "manually replicating the public folder."

Before You Begin

Before you perform the following procedure, you must perform the actions in one of the following sections based on whether you are working with the release to manufacturing (RTM) version of Exchange Server 2007 or Exchange 2007 Service Pack 1 (SP1).

Permissions and Prerequisites for the RTM Version of Exchange 2007

To perform the following procedure in the RTM version of Exchange 2007, the account you use must be delegated the following:

  • Exchange Server Administrator role and local Administrators group for the target server

Also, before you perform this procedure, be aware of the following:

  • In the RTM version of Exchange 2007, public folders are managed only in the Exchange Management Shell. You cannot use the Exchange Management Console.

  • Performing this procedure only allows the Exchange server to begin any outstanding replication actions. The process may take several hours to complete.

  • Because factors not controlled by replication can prevent the hierarchy from becoming immediately synchronized, performing this procedure does not ensure that the public folder hierarchy will be completely synchronized.

  • This procedure only updates the public folder hierarchy. It does not update public folder content. For instructions about how to update public folder content, see How to Update Public Folders.

Permissions and Prerequisites for Exchange 2007 SP1

To perform this procedure in Exchange 2007 SP1, the account you use must be delegated the following:

  • Exchange Public Folder Administrator role and local Administrators group for the target server

Also, before you perform this procedure, be aware of the following:

  • Performing this procedure only allows the Exchange server to begin any outstanding replication actions. The process may take several hours to complete.

  • Because factors not controlled by replication can prevent the hierarchy from becoming immediately synchronized, performing this procedure does not ensure that the public folder hierarchy will be completely synchronized.

  • This procedure only updates the public folder hierarchy. It does not update public folder content. For instructions about how to update public folder content, see How to Update Public Folders.

Procedure

Exchange Server SP1

To use the Exchange Management Console to update public folder hierarchy

  1. Start the Exchange Management Console.

  2. In the console tree, click Toolbox.

  3. In the result pane, click Public Folder Management Console, and then in the action pane, click Open Tool. The Public Folder Management Console appears.

  4. In the public folder tree, click the Public Folders - <Server Name> node.

  5. In the action pane, click Update Hierarchy.

To use the Exchange Management Shell to update a public folder hierarchy

  • To update the public folder hierarchy on the server named Server01, run the following command.

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    Update-PublicFolderHierarchy -Server "Server01"

For detailed syntax and parameter information, see Update-PublicFolderHierarchy.

Exchange Server RTM

To use the Exchange Management Shell to update a public folder hierarchy

  • To update the public folder hierarchy on the server named Server01, run the following command.

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    Update-PublicFolderHierarchy -Server "Server01"

For detailed syntax and parameter information, see Update-PublicFolderHierarchy (RTM).

For More Information

To learn more about public folders, see Understanding Public Folders.

For more information about managing public folders, see Managing Public Folders.

For more information about using the Exchange Management Shell, see Using the Exchange Management Shell.

For more information about using the Public Folder Management Console, see Using the Public Folder Management Console.