XCLN: Personal Distribution List vs. Exchange Server Distribution List

• Microsoft Exchange Windows 3.x client, versions 4.0, 5.0
• Microsoft Exchange Windows 95/98 client, versions 4.0, 5.0
• Microsoft Exchange Windows NT client, versions 4.0, 5.0

SUMMARY

When a message is addressed to a personal distribution list, the distribution list display name is replaced by the actual members of the personal distribution list once the message arrives in the recipient's mailbox.

When a message is sent to a distribution list that was created in the Microsoft Exchange Server Administrator program, the alias name remains in the To line. The individual member names are not displayed when the message arrives, as they are in message sent to a personal distribution list.

MORE INFORMATION

A distribution list (DL) is a collection of recipients logically grouped together and addressed as a single recipient. A message addressed to a distribution list will be delivered to every user in the list. Administrators can create distribution lists and add them to an address book such as the Global Address Book.

You can also create personal distribution lists and add them to your Personal Address Book (PAB). A Microsoft Exchange Server distribution list is similar to a PC Mail group.

When a mailbox is deleted from Exchange Server, the user will also be deleted from distribution lists created within Exchange Server Administrator program, but will not be deleted from any personal distribution lists created by individual users.

Keywords          : kbusage XCLN 
Version           : WinNT:4.0,5.0
Platform          : winnt 
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Last Reviewed: April 21, 1999