Global Address List (Exchange)
The Global Address List (GAL) is a list of objects that have Exchange attributes that match a pre-defined query. Typically it lists all the Exchange users/mailboxes, distribution lists and contacts in an organisation.
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[http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb232119(EXCHG.80).aspx
Understanding Address Lists]
[http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb232101(EXCHG.80).aspx
Managing Global Address Lists]
How to make sure that Outlook clients access the correct global address
list if there is more than one global address
list
How to create an offline address list that contains a filtered copy of
the global address list
How to work with the Exchange Recipient Update
Service