Is it possible to send reminders from an Exchange public calendar?

Is it possible to send reminders from an Exchange public calendar?

What's the best way to use an Exchange public calendar as a public reminder calendar? We need to find a way to get reminders to come from a public calendar.

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Unfortunately, it's not possible to get reminders from a public folder containing appointment items in native Exchange. There are a few third-party solutions that provide this functionality, such as SlovakTech Reminder Manager.

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Related information from SearchExchange.com:

  • Expert Advice: Sending automatic reminders to users from a public folder calendar
  • Exchange Admin 101: Outlook's group calendars
  • FAQ: Exchange public folders
  • Reference Center: Public folder management
  • Reference Center: Contacts and calendars resources
  • This was first published in March 2006