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Can I use the Out of Office assistant supplied with Outlook XP with GMS Mail?

April 26, 2017Assistant email GMS mail Office outlook server supplied XP

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Can I use the Out of Office assistant supplied with Outlook XP with GMS Mail?

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Question Background: Microsoft’s Office Assistant uses Microsoft-specific non-standard protocols to update Exchange’s configuration. In this case, it allows users to create “Out of the Office” messages which are automatically sent to anyone who emails them. This facility is typically used for vacations, holidays or during meetings. Answer: No. There are several alternative solutions: • Outlook XP provides a similar feature to Out of Office assistant for use with standards compliant mail servers such as GMS. This is called Rules Wizard and as well as sending responses it can also be used to filter incoming mail. • The Mail Manager Account. If the administrator configures the mail manager account, any user can send an email message from anywhere in the world to update their current configuration. This means that users are not required to return to their desk in order to change the message or stop it being sent. • GMS WebMail allows users to update their holiday/vaction message directly (