In my previous post MOSS 2007 Discussion Boards I wrote a brief overview of the MOSS Discussion boards and how to create new ones and test their functionality from MOSS. This last week I was asked to elaborate on how to use Outlook 2007 to read the discussion boards as well as post new messages and replies to the boards.
First off just let me once again apologize to Ranjith and Michael for leaving that part out. I would also like to thank them both for pointing out the shortcomings of my previous post.
Below you will find a quick start guide on how to use Outlook 2007 to participate in MOSS Discussion Boards.
1. Open http://Moss_Server:Port_Number/default.aspx
2. Select "View All Site Content"
3. Locate the "Discussion Boards" leaf and select the discussion board name.
4. Select the "Actions" drop down menu and select "Connect To Outlook"
Note: You can also select "View RSS Feed" to open the board in your default web browser however you can only view the board items by accessing them in this manner.
5. Outlook 2007 opens and you are presented with the Microsoft Office Outlook dialog box and select “Yes” after reviewing the text information.
6. From the newly created “SharePoint Lists” folder simply select the message to view it.
You can then begin sending and receiving notes t the new discussion list. To send a new message to test the functionality from the “Central Administration – Board_Name” folder select “New” and send your note as normal.
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