Sun Java System Connector for Microsoft Outlook 7.2 Administration Guide

Preface

This guide describes the Deployment Configuration Program for the Sun Java^TM System Connector for Microsoft Outlook and how to create customized installation and conversion packages for Microsoft Outlook end users.

Who Should Use This Book

You should read this book if you are responsible for administering and deploying Sun Java System Connector for Microsoft Outlook at your site.

Before You Read This Book

This book assumes that you are responsible for administering and deploying Connector for Microsoft Outlook software and that you have a general understanding of the following:

The Internet and the World Wide Web
Sun Java System Calendar Server protocols and Sun Java System Messaging Server protocols
System administration and networking for the following:
- Microsoft Windows 2000
- Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Outlook
General deployment architectures

How This Book Is Organized

This book contains the following chapters:

Chapter 1, Getting Started explains what the Sun Java System Connector for Microsoft Outlook is designed to do, how it is typically used within the context of an overall migration scenario, and what you should do to get started with the software including instructions for installing the administrator's software on your own computer.

Chapter 2, Configuring End-User Packages describes how to use the Deployment Configuration Program to create customized packages for Outlook end users. Depending on your circumstances, you can configure these packages to install the necessary software, to convert existing Microsoft Outlook and Exchange data files for use with the new Connector for Microsoft Outlook, or both.

Chapter 3, Application Notes for Special Circumstances explains how to deploy Connector for Microsoft Outlook under certain special circumstances or network configurations.

Connector for Microsoft Outlook Documentation Set

The following table summarizes the books included in the Connector for Microsoft Outlook core documentation set.

Table P–1 Books in This Documentation Set


Book Title	Description
Part VI, Deploying Connector for Microsoft Outlook, in Sun Java Communications Suite 5 Deployment Planning Guide	Describes the administrator’s process and strategies for deploying Connector for Microsoft Outlook to end-user desktops.
Sun Java System Connector for Microsoft Outlook 7.2 Installation Guide	Describes how to install the administration software that helps an administrator deploy Connector for Microsoft Outlook to end-user desktops.
Sun Java System Connector for Microsoft Outlook 7.2 Administration Guide	(This guide) Describes the administrator’s deployment configuration program for the Connector for Microsoft Outlook.
Sun Java System Connector for Microsoft Outlook 7.2 User’s Guide	Explains how to install, use, and configure the Connector for Microsoft Outlook on your desktop. This guide also describes the user interface.
Sun Java Communications Suite 5 Release Notes	Contains last-minute information, new features, known problems and limitations, installation notes, and how to report issues with the software or the documentation.

The Connector for Microsoft Outlook documentation collection can be found at http://docs.sun.com/coll/1630.1.

Related Books

For other server documentation, go to the following:

Typographic Conventions

The following table describes the typographic changes that are used in this book.

Table P–2 Typographic Conventions


Typeface	Meaning	Example
`AaBbCc123`	The names of commands, files, and directories, and onscreen computer output	Edit your `.login` file. Use `ls -a` to list all files. `machine_name% you have mail.`
`AaBbCc123`	What you type, contrasted with onscreen computer output	`machine_name%` `su` `Password:`
`AaBbCc123`	A placeholder to be replaced with a real name or value	The command to remove a file is `rm` `filename`.
AaBbCc123	Book titles, new terms, and terms to be emphasized (note that some emphasized items appear bold online)	Read Chapter 6 in the User's Guide. A cache is a copy that is stored locally. Do not save the file.

Shell Prompts in Command Examples

The following table shows default system prompts and superuser prompts.

Table P–3 Shell Prompts


Shell	Prompt
C shell on UNIX and Linux systems	`machine_name%`
C shell superuser on UNIX and Linux systems	`machine_name#`
Bourne shell and Korn shell on UNIX and Linux systems	`$`
Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser on UNIX and Linux systems	`#`
Microsoft Windows command line	`C:\`

Symbol Conventions

The following table explains symbols that might be used in this book.

Table P–4 Symbol Conventions


Symbol	Description	Example	Meaning
`[ ]`	Contains optional arguments and command options.	`ls [-l]`	The `-l` option is not required.
`{ \| }`	Contains a set of choices for a required command option.	`-d {y\|n}`	The `-d` option requires that you use either the `y` argument or the `n` argument.
`${ }`	Indicates a variable reference.	`${com.sun.javaRoot}`	References the value of the `com.sun.javaRoot` variable.
-	Joins simultaneous multiple keystrokes.	Control-A	Press the Control key while you press the A key.
+	Joins consecutive multiple keystrokes.	Ctrl+A+N	Press the Control key, release it, and then press the subsequent keys.
->	Indicates menu item selection in a graphical user interface.	File -> New -> Templates	From the File menu, choose New. From the New submenu, choose Templates.

Documentation, Support, and Training

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Documentation (http://www.sun.com/documentation/)
Support (http://www.sun.com/support/)
Training (http://www.sun.com/training/)

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