Applies to: Exchange Server 2007 SP3, Exchange Server 2007 SP2, Exchange Server 2007 SP1, Exchange Server 2007
Topic Last Modified: 2007-09-11

The global address list (GAL) is a directory that contains entries for every group, user, and contact within an organization's implementation of Microsoft Exchange. This topic explains how to update a GAL by using the Exchange Management Shell.

Note:
You cannot use the Exchange Management Console to update a GAL. You must use the Update-GlobalAddressList cmdlet in the Exchange Management Shell.

Before You Begin

To perform this procedure, the account you use must be delegated the following:

  • Exchange Organization Administrators role

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

Procedure

To use the Exchange Management Shell to update a GAL

  • Run the following command.

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    Update-GlobalAddressList -Identity <GlobalAddressListIdParameter> -DomainController
    Note:
    Running this command only starts the update process. It may take several hours for the GAL to be updated.

    For example, to update a GAL for the Fourth Coffee company, run the following command.

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    Update-GlobalAddressList -Identity "Fourth Coffee"

For detailed syntax and parameter information, see the following reference topics:

For More Information

To learn more about address lists and global address lists, see Understanding Address Lists.

For more information about managing GALs, see Managing Global Address Lists.