I'd do the schema change. No problems reported with it to date. One thing, though - I'd leave out the comma between last and first names, as it makes things look wonky in some views, due to the escape character showing up. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Boyd, Nathan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Exchange Discussions" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 6:10 PM Subject: 5.5 - 2003 GAL name change
Those who have migrated 5.5 - 2003, How did people deal with the Exchange 5.5 Display name in the GAL being last name first but Exchange 2003/AD wanting to do first name first? It seems the two options are : Change schema to make EX2k3/AD create new users with last name first, Or Change all the imported users from 5.5 change their display name to first name first. Using Recipient update or ADC modification before importing (I am in the lab environment at the moment). >From my point of view it is easier for the end user if we change the schema but the flip side is a future MS update or third party product may need the display name to be first name first. Searching through experts exchange, Microsoft, swinc forums and reading Tony Redmond's, 24/7, exchange other books I find this issue under discussed. I consider this the authority for Exchange so I look forward to hearing your experiences and opinions. _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=exchange To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with. _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=exchange To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with.
