Expectations

The NDS staff will be visiting each computer to make some behind-the-scenes changes. Once they have completed the work, the Helpdesk will work with each person to verify that their Outlook settings are correctly configured. 

In an effort to minimize possible variations, please do not open outlook until you have been directed to do so after working directly with Cody, Heather or Ward to verify that your settings are configured properly. 

 

MyUA Calendar Conversion

If you have a MyUA calendar that you would like to move into the Exchange (Outlook) environment, please follow the steps located at: 

https://uascentral.uas.alaska.edu/misc/calconvert/myua.cgi

 

Calendar Manager Conversion

If you have a Calendar Manager 99 calendar that you would like to move into the Exchange (Outlook) environment, please follow the steps located at: 

https://uascentral.uas.alaska.edu/misc/calconvert

 

Contacts & Mailing Lists

IT Services is currently investigating more convenient solutions for transferring your contacts and mailing lists.  

 

Local Folders

Institutions are increasingly moving to a different strategy of saved email. In this new dynamic, organizations are keeping archives for less time to stave with both space and management concerns, as well as decreased liability. 

As we transition to Exchange via Outlook, your Local Mail stored in Thunderbird will remain intact (with Thunderbird). If you have need for ongoing access of a particular message you can drag it from Local Mail back to the server within Thunderbird to transfer it to a specific folder. If you need many messages moved, please contact the Helpdesk; Exchange has introduced a gotcha which if unchecked can wreak havoc on the transfer of messages. 

 

More Information (Training)

Microsoft has an extensive collection of Outlook 2007 audio/visual trainings to help bring you up to speed with the features and benefits. Additionally campus staff have access to online training modules through the SkillSoft program.  

Some recommended training programs can be found here: 

Get up to speed with Outlook 2007 - Overview

• Include your Signature or add your own Electronic Business Card
• Use flags and reminders
• Want to create a meeting? Invite others
• Quick Reference Card

 

Get out of your Inbox - Overview

• Drag a message to take action
• Set up a meeting
• Create a task
• Create a contact
• Move messages by dragging
• Use Favorite Folders