Applies to: Exchange Server 2007
Topic Last Modified: 2007-06-05

Use the Remove-GlobalAddressList cmdlet to remove an existing global address list (GAL).

Syntax

Remove-GlobalAddressList -Identity <GlobalAddressListIdParameter> [-DomainController <Fqdn>]

Parameters

Parameter Required Type Description

Identity

Required

Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.GlobalAddressListIdParameter

Use the Identity parameter to specify the GUID, distinguished name, or GAL name that represents a specific address list. You can also include the path by using the format Path\GlobalAddressListName.

You can omit the parameter label Identity so that only the GAL list name or GUID is supplied.

DomainController

Optional

Microsoft.Exchange.Data.Fqdn

To specify the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of the domain controller that writes this configuration change to the Active Directory directory service, include the DomainController parameter in the command.

Detailed Description

The Remove-GlobalAddressList cmdlet can be used to remove global address lists and proxy addresses.

To run the Remove-GlobalAddressList cmdlet, the account you use must be delegated the following:

  • Exchange Organization Administrator role

For more information about permissions, delegating roles, and the rights that are required to administer Exchange Server 2007, see Permission Considerations.

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Example

In this example, the Remove-GlobalAddressList command is used to remove the GAL named NewGAL.

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Remove-GlobalAddressList NewGAL