Question : Creating a service calender Exchange 2007 Outlook 2003/2007

Hi Guys,

I need to allow a user (or users) to create shared calenders for service callouts/ bookings etc. What is the best way to do this bearing in mind they won't have access to the server.

Thanks

Answer : Creating a service calender Exchange 2007 Outlook 2003/2007

To create the root folder you can use the Exchange Management Shell (from the server...start ==> Programs ==> Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 ==> Exchange Management Shell):

New-PublicFolder -Name "\Shared Calendars" -server

After the folder is created you'll need to give yourself rights to it:

Add-PublicFolderClientPermission -Identity "\Shared Calendars" -server -user -AccessRights Owner

After you do this you can go into Outlook and go to the folder view (CTRL+6) and expand Public Folders --> All Public Folders.  You should see your Shared Calendars public folder.  Right click on it and select New Folder.  Name it as you with and change the "Folder Contains" so that it says Calendar Items and click Ok.  Now you have a calendar under \Shared Calendars.  Right click on it and go to Sharing Permissions and give anyone who needs access to it the proper level of access.

If you want people to create shared calendars on their own, then you'll need to set the permissions on the "Shared Calendars" public folder you created appropriately.