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Configuring a Resource - Outlook 2000

What do I need to do to configure a "resource" in Outlook 2000?

The * owner * of the resource needs to perform the following steps:

  • Exit "Outlook" - "File" - "Exit and Log Off", then do the following:
    1. In "Control Panel - Mail - Microsoft Exchange Server - Properties" Change mailbox to new resource account. (For Example: FREH G-1)


    2. Check name - click OK - OK


    3. Choose one of the following:
      1. If delegate is not needed:
        • Run Outlook
        • "Tool - Options - Calendar Options - Resource Scheduling"
        • Click on:
          Automatically accept meeting requests and process cancellations
          Automatically decline conflicting meeting requests
        • Click OK - OK - OK - OK
        • Exit Outlook


      2. If delegate is needed:
        • Run Outlook
        • "Tools - Options - Delegates - Add"
        • Select user
        • Set calendar and Inbox to Editor...
        • Set everything else to none
        • Uncheck "Delegate receives copy..."
        • Check "Automatically send message..."
        • Click OK - OK
        • Right Click on Outlook today and Inbox
        • Select "Properties - Permissions - Add - User that moderates"
        • Role:owner
        • Check on all boxes
        • Select:all all
        • On the user's machine who is the delegate:
          "Start - Settings - Control Panel - Mail - Microsoft Exchange server - Properties - Advanced - Add"
          Enter name of resource
          Click OK - OK