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

Use the Set-OfflineAddressBook cmdlet to modify offline address book (OAB) settings.

Syntax

Set-OfflineAddressBook -Identity <OfflineAddressBookIdParameter> [-AddressLists <AddressBookBaseIdParameter[]>] [-DiffRetentionPeriod <Nullable>] [-DomainController <Fqdn>] [-IsDefault <$true | $false>] [-Name <String>] [-PublicFolderDistributionEnabled <$true | $false>] [-Schedule <Schedule>] [-Versions <Collection>] [-VirtualDirectories <VirtualDirectoryIdParameter[]>]
Set-OfflineAddressBook [-AddressLists <AddressBookBaseIdParameter[]>] [-DiffRetentionPeriod <Nullable>] [-DomainController <Fqdn>] [-Instance <OfflineAddressBook>] [-IsDefault <$true | $false>] [-Name <String>] [-PublicFolderDistributionEnabled <$true | $false>] [-Schedule <Schedule>] [-Versions <Collection>] [-VirtualDirectories <VirtualDirectoryIdParameter[]>]

Parameters

Parameter Required Type Description

Identity

Required

Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.OfflineAddressBookIdParameter

Use the Identity parameter to specify the GUID, distinguished name or offline address book name that represents a specific offline address book. You can also include the path by using the format Server\OfflineAddressBookName.

You can omit the parameter label Identity so that only the offline address book name or GUID is supplied.

AddressLists

Optional

Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.AddressBookBaseIdParameter[]

The AddressLists parameter specifies an array of address list identities that are included in the OAB.

DiffRetentionPeriod

Optional

System.Nullable

The DiffRetentionPeriod parameter specifies the length of time, in days, that the OAB difference files are retained on the OAB-generating server and the Client Access server. To retain the OAB difference files indefinitely, use the value Unlimited.

DomainController

Optional

Microsoft.Exchange.Data.Fqdn

To specify the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of the domain controller that retrieves data from the Active Directory directory service, include the DomainController parameter in the command.

Instance

Optional

Microsoft.Exchange.Data.Directory.SystemConfiguration.OfflineAddressBook

The Instance parameter enables you to pass an entire object to the command to be processed. It is mainly used in scripts where an entire object must be passed to the command.

IsDefault

Optional

System.Boolean

The IsDefault parameter sets this OAB as the default OAB for all new mailbox stores.

Name

Optional

System.String

The Name parameter sets the new name of the OAB. The name appears in the Exchange Management Console. A Name can include up to 64 characters.

PublicFolderDistributionEnabled

Optional

System.Boolean

Setting the PublicFolderDistributionEnabled parameter to a value of $true sets the OAB to be distributed via public folders. The default value is $true.

Schedule

Optional

Microsoft.Exchange.Data.Schedule

The Schedule parameter specifies the interval scheduled for generating the OAB.

The Schedule parameter takes the following format and must include a range: Weekday.Hour:Minute[AM/PM]-Weekday.Hour:Minute[AM/PM].

Versions

Optional

System.Collections.ObjectModel.Collection

The Versions parameter specifies the OAB versions that are generated for client download. The available options are Version4, Version3, and Version2. Version4 is for Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 or Office Outlook 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) clients. Version3 is for Outlook clients that support Unicode. Version2 is for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Exchange Server 2003, Exchange 2000 Server, and Exchange Server version 5.5 clients.

VirtualDirectories

Optional

Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.VirtualDirectoryIdParameter[]

The VirtualDirectories parameter specifies the array of OABVirtualDirectory objects. If the VirtualDirectories parameter is specified, Version4 of the OAB must be generated.

Detailed Description

The Set-OfflineAddressBook cmdlet modifies the settings of an existing OAB. An OAB is invaluable for users who spend a considerable amount of time disconnected from the network. An OAB is a snapshot of one or more address lists, which MAPI clients can download to provide access to the address lists while offline.

The generation of an OAB does not stop even if more time is required than specified in the Schedule parameter.

To run the Set-OfflineAddressBook 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

This example changes the name of the offline address book.

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Set-OfflineAddressBook -Identity "\Default Offline Address Book" -Name "My Offline Address Book"