Exchange 5.5, remote administration poss

yes, you just need install exchagne admin tools on her computer. check the exchange server ce-rom, there should be a sub-directory call "admin tool" or "client tools" (don't remember exactly). But she need be part of domain admin to able to edit thefiles.

Install the tools by running the regular setup from the Exchange 5.5 cd, but choose custom and only install the Exchange Administrator tools.

Although it is simple to install the admin interface on any computer it does mean you have to give admin rights to that user and unless that machine is running NT or 2k you then have very little control over who changes what. All you need is that person to thinking 'I wonder what happens when I do this?'. A better solution is to get the Back Office Resource Kit, as in there are tools to edit the GAL entry details without requiring admin privilege. The administrator has to create the entries in the various containers but can leave the details blank.

Here is another option, from exchangefaq.org.

Can I allow users to change their own mailbox info? Last update: December 08 1999 23:03

Yes. By default, only user accounts that have admin permissions on the Exchange directory can modify the items in the mailbox properties dialog. This is suboptimal for many sites, since staying on top of user changes can soak up a lot of time that can be better spent elsewhere.

The BORK includes a utility variously known as GALMOD, galmodify, and the Global Address List Modification tool. In short, it allows you to set up a web page that users can use to edit their own mailbox information. See the BORK for information on how to set it up and configure it.Better yet, see KB article Q242223.

Pretty much the same question you asked, except you just want one user to do it.

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