The Exchange Server 2003 Connector for Lotus Notes does not synchronize mail-in databases between the Notes directory and Active Directory (921104)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Enterprise Edition

SYMPTOMS

The Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Connector for Lotus Notes does not synchronize mail-in databases between the Notes directory and the Active Directory directory service.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because the mail-in databases do not have the ResourceFlag property set. Additionally, the databases are not synchronized.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, install the latest version of the Exchange Server 2003 Connector for Lotus Notes. To do this, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

You can use filter rules to prevent specific directory entries from being propagated between Microsoft Exchange Server and Lotus Notes during directory synchronization. For more information about filter rules, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

318696 Filter rules for Lotus Notes and Exchange Server Directory Synchronization

An example of a person filter is as follows:
DXANOTES_filter_Person = FullName, EQ, politics 
DXANOTES_filter_Person1 = FullName, NE, non_politics1

- EQ - Propagate if the given attribute is equal to a specified value 
- NE - Propagate if the given attribute is not equal to specified value

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/25/2006
Keywords:kbDirectory kbtshoot kbprb KB921104 kbAudITPRO