Outlook 2003 IMAP

Outlook 2003 has several modes. Normally we use Microsoft Exchange Server mode. But if you prefer to use IMAP mode you can do that. IMAP would be the appropriate choice for people who's computers are not in the SLAC network (e.g. at home or another institution).

Prerequisites

First you'll need an Exchange server account. If you don't already have one then send an email to SCCS Helpdesk to request an account.

Configuring Outlook for IMAP

Start Outlook 2003 and select IMAP on the E-mail Accounts page.

In the next screen you'll enter your name, server, and logon information. The Exchange IMAP server name is: exch-roam.slac.stanford.edu. In this example we are going to be using the secure authenticated SMTP server as well so we're putting exch-roam.slac.stanford.edu in the Outgoing mail server box. When done here press the More Settings button.

Press the Outgoing Server tab and place a checkmark in the box which says the server requires authentication. Normally we use the same settings as our incoming mail server.

Press the Advanced tab and place a check mark in the IMAP SSL box. The port will change to 993. Place a checkmark in the SMTP SSL box and change the 25 to 587. Then press OK.

Now press Next and then Finish.

Starting Outlook 2003 the First Time

You'll only see the Inbox displayed initially. You add all your other folders by right clicking on your Exchange Inbox and selecting IMAP Folders. Uncheck the "show only subscribed folders" box found at the bottom of the window shown here:

Press OK and you should then see several other folders show up. Initially there will be no messages in any folder but as you select a folder the messages will be displayed.

Getting Mail Routed to Your New Inbox

If you have a Unix account you should set up forwarding.

You should also verify your Mailrouter address is correct. You can check it here and if it does not say it is sending your email to exchange server then contact SCCS Helpdesk.

Things to Do Early On

You can use the SLAC LDAP service to provide access to the SLAC directory to use as your Address Book.

• Tools;
• E-mail Accounts;
• In the Directory section select Add a new directory or address book;
• Press Next;
• Keep the default of LDAP service;
• Press Next;
• Fill in the server name box with ldap.slac.stanford.edu;
• Press Next;
• Press OK when it tells you'll need to restart Outlook for the settings to take effect;
• Please go ahead and restart Outlook.

If you'd like to make this LDAP server the first address book checked when composing email then do the following:

• Tools;
• Address Book;
• Tools;
• Options;
• Click on ldap.slac.stanford.edu in the lower window and press the up arrow button on the right side of the window.;
• Then press OK to close the window.

	Last Updated: 01/07/2008
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