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Exchange Distribution Lists

Exchange provides distribution list capability for Exchange customers. It does this through the use of Active Directory groups and access is managed using Grouper.

Managing Distribution Lists

If you own an Exchange Distribution List, you can manage membership via Grouper:

If you would like to request a new distribution list, please refer to the how to get it section below.

Features

  • An email address can be assigned to an AD group then used as a mailing list.
  • Exchange distribution lists can be used for security permissions.
  • Exchange distribution lists can be used to invite groups to calendar events.
  • Group owner can subscribe or unsubscribe individual users.
  • Access control for group account owners using Grouper.
  • Areas for provisioning access management rights and responsibilities to group account owners.

The table below compares Google Groups and Exchange distribution list features.

FeatureGoogle GroupsDistribution Lists
Mailing listYesYes
Active Directory access controlNoYes
Owner/manager can subscribe or unsubscribe usersYesYes
Users can subscribe or unsubscribe themselvesOptionalNo
ModeratedOptionalNo
Daily digest capabilityYesNo
Restricted to users with IdentiKeysNoYes
 

Cost

Exchange distributions lists are provided as common-good services to the campus, which means there is no direct cost to list owners or members.

Who can get it

Faculty, staff and student employees with Exchange accounts.

How to get it

To request a new distribution list:

You'll need to provide the following information with your request:

  • The new list owner's IdentiKey username or CU Boulder email address.
  • Your department or organization's name (selected from a drop-down menu).
  • A short, descriptive list/group name. The full name will use this format: [DeptPrefix]-DL-[ListName]. For example: dept-dl-allstaff@colorado.edu.
  • If applicable, the name of the existing Grouper group that will manage the list/group.

An OIT specialist will create the account and get in touch with you once it's created.