Two Exchange Email accounts, Sync Contacts? (or IMAP + Sync one Exchange contacts?)

JazJon · 11-18-2006, 08:09 AM

Hey abxzoners, my brother is a long time member here and I thought I'd ask my technical quetion here for some brain storming. (my first post)

My goal is to have my Contacts sync'd and available in both Work and Personal email accounts.
Ok, here's the challenge. I've been searching for what seems like years with no results.

So again, I have TWO exchange email accounts, Work and Personal
I've been keeping my Contacts in my work account. Since my work allow an outlook connection via RPC over HTTP via outlook 2003, this means I can fully connect with no VPN. I have full access to my Work Email + Contacts over my public ISP at home. I also have a Pocket PC / Ipaq that syncs all my Work PIM/Contacts over GPRS/EDGE as well. This is why I use my Work Exchange account as my primary Contacts storage place.

I have a personal exchange account on a hosted exchange email service. As you know, you can’t have TWO exchange accounts working in one outlook profile. I can setup two outlook profiles, but my contacts will only be sync’d in my Work exchange account.

My semi-work around is to have one outlook profile that is a combination of Work Exchange and Personal IMAP. This IMAP account is the suplimental access method my Personal Exchange account offers. This allows me to send/receive both email from both Work and Personal and still have contacts available as well.

I'd rather not mix work and personal emails in ONE outlook profile as you can imagine in case a mistake is made, etc.
Does anyone know of an application utility that will allow me to Sync contacts between two Exchange systems? (Work / Personal) It would be fine if I had to keep my Personal account connected via IMAP if needed. ( PST Archive works, as long as contacts are always in Sync and readily available)

I cannot find a decent solution. I’ve searched google and read about a few sync programs, but they don’t seem like the right solution for my situation.

Anyone Anyone?

DBoone · 11-18-2006, 10:49 AM

Does Outlook still store contacts in a .pab file? If so, you can choose yuor work account to be the source and periodically copy the .pab file over to your personal account.

JazJon · 11-18-2006, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBoone

Does Outlook still store contacts in a .pab file? If so, you can choose yuor work account to be the source and periodically copy the .pab file over to your personal account.

I think PAB is pretty old school outlook. (most likely not)

I'm looking for an automatic way if possible.

*Bofinn* · 11-19-2006, 10:31 AM

Yo BRO!

I don't have an answer. Google: how to synchronize 2 outlook contacts

came up with this one for starters:

Add2Exchange for Contacts- Outlook Contact Sync 3.5.2 Download - Sync Outlook Public Contacts to PDA, Sync Outlook Private

JazJon · 11-19-2006, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bofinn

Yo BRO!

I don't have an answer. Google: how to synchronize 2 outlook contacts

came up with this one for starters:

Add2Exchange for Contacts- Outlook Contact Sync 3.5.2 Download - Sync Outlook Public Contacts to PDA, Sync Outlook Private[/url]

Hey Bro!

yeah I googled around a bit. Add2Exchange says you need to install it on the exchange server. (not an option)

I saw the same company makes another program called Add2Outlook. It sounds promising so I check out the trial and see what it does.

EDIT: oops, I forgot I installed Outlook 2007, so I dont think I can test anything yet. The program doesnt seem to hint that it works with multple outlook profiles either. All the examples show one profile open with stuff sync'd between varoius mailboxes. (not sure) I sent the tech support an email asking if it will do what I want. (and when 2007 will be supported)

JazJon · 11-20-2006, 05:03 PM

Response from Add2Exchange/Add2Outlook:

"Unfortunately Add2Outlook as well as Add2Exchange can only sync private to private within the same domain and exchange organizational unit. We are not currently aware of a solution to your problem of syncing across two different networks. If you have any other questions regarding DidITBetter Software please let me know."

*Bofinn* · 11-20-2006, 08:23 PM

Bro - you are always pushing the edge of technology!

I recommend using notepad...

TechSoEasy · 11-28-2006, 12:35 PM

Hey guy... there are a bunch of Outlook sync programs out there, and I've tried a number of them. One that works pretty well and will sync 2 Exchange accounts is Easy2Sync.

Since I just joined this forum, it won't let me post links, but you can find that as well as lots of other sync tools at Slipstick<dot>com</>outlook</>sync<html>

Jeff
TechSoEasy

JazJon · 12-01-2006, 04:14 AM

"Easy2Sync for Outlook"

hmmmm are you sure? I couldnt find anything that talks about 2 Exchange Account support. If it works, then every cool
(it says they have Outlook 2007 support even)

I posted a response here the further explains what I want to do exactly. hmmm I still cant post URL's (lame)

dub dub dub<dot>experts-exchange<DOT>com</>Applications</>MS_Office</>Outlook</>Q_22065410<DOT>html (scroll down past the add junk)

JazJon · 12-05-2006, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TechSoEasy

Hey guy... there are a bunch of Outlook sync programs out there, and I've tried a number of them. One that works pretty well and will sync 2 Exchange accounts is Easy2Sync.

Since I just joined this forum, it won't let me post links, but you can find that as well as lots of other sync tools at Slipstick<dot>com</>outlook</>sync<html>

Jeff
TechSoEasy

Thanks Jeff ! You're the man.

Ok, it's official. I installed and tested "Easy2Sync for Outlook" and does exactly what I want. While NOT inexpensive, it works great. It's the ONLY utility I've seen that will sync TWO totally outlook profiles. (separate unrelated exchange accounts, no trusts etc, work vs personal ) It also has the option to work fully automatic in the background via stored passwords. It also has both a basic and an advanced mode, so anyone can figure out how setup up sync via the gui wizard.

I now have contacts and calendar in sync with my Work and Personal exchange accounts. I can work via my Personal exchange account without having to link my work profile at the same time. Problem fixed !

This doesn’t have anything to do with the above, but I thought I'd add my final setup tweak. Another good tip I just started doing is to have a Virtual Machine setup (VMware) for an isolated vanilla windows xp setup. This allows me to have my work outlook open at the same time making things even easier. (and contacts stay in sync regardless of the VM machine)

11-18-2006, 08:09 AM	#1
JazJon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8	Two Exchange Email accounts, Sync Contacts? (or IMAP + Sync one Exchange contacts?) Hey abxzoners, my brother is a long time member here and I thought I'd ask my technical quetion here for some brain storming. (my first post) My goal is to have my Contacts sync'd and available in both Work and Personal email accounts. Ok, here's the challenge. I've been searching for what seems like years with no results. So again, I have TWO exchange email accounts, Work and Personal I've been keeping my Contacts in my work account. Since my work allow an outlook connection via RPC over HTTP via outlook 2003, this means I can fully connect with no VPN. I have full access to my Work Email + Contacts over my public ISP at home. I also have a Pocket PC / Ipaq that syncs all my Work PIM/Contacts over GPRS/EDGE as well. This is why I use my Work Exchange account as my primary Contacts storage place. I have a personal exchange account on a hosted exchange email service. As you know, you can’t have TWO exchange accounts working in one outlook profile. I can setup two outlook profiles, but my contacts will only be sync’d in my Work exchange account. My semi-work around is to have one outlook profile that is a combination of Work Exchange and Personal IMAP. This IMAP account is the suplimental access method my Personal Exchange account offers. This allows me to send/receive both email from both Work and Personal and still have contacts available as well. I'd rather not mix work and personal emails in ONE outlook profile as you can imagine in case a mistake is made, etc. Does anyone know of an application utility that will allow me to Sync contacts between two Exchange systems? (Work / Personal) It would be fine if I had to keep my Personal account connected via IMAP if needed. ( PST Archive works, as long as contacts are always in Sync and readily available) I cannot find a decent solution. I’ve searched google and read about a few sync programs, but they don’t seem like the right solution for my situation. Anyone Anyone? Last edited by JazJon : 11-18-2006 at 08:20 AM.
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11-18-2006, 10:49 AM	#2
DBoone Just call me Dave Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 789	Does Outlook still store contacts in a .pab file? If so, you can choose yuor work account to be the source and periodically copy the .pab file over to your personal account.
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11-19-2006, 10:31 AM	#4
Bofinn I'm gettin' dizzy! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 11,035	Yo BRO! I don't have an answer. Google: how to synchronize 2 outlook contacts came up with this one for starters: Add2Exchange for Contacts- Outlook Contact Sync 3.5.2 Download - Sync Outlook Public Contacts to PDA, Sync Outlook Private __________________ ---------- JimBo ----------- When in doubt, smack it!
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11-20-2006, 05:03 PM	#6
JazJon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8	Response from Add2Exchange/Add2Outlook: "Unfortunately Add2Outlook as well as Add2Exchange can only sync private to private within the same domain and exchange organizational unit. We are not currently aware of a solution to your problem of syncing across two different networks. If you have any other questions regarding DidITBetter Software please let me know."
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11-20-2006, 08:23 PM	#7
Bofinn I'm gettin' dizzy! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 11,035	Bro - you are always pushing the edge of technology! I recommend using notepad... __________________ ---------- JimBo ----------- When in doubt, smack it!
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11-28-2006, 12:35 PM	#8
TechSoEasy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1	Easy2Sync Hey guy... there are a bunch of Outlook sync programs out there, and I've tried a number of them. One that works pretty well and will sync 2 Exchange accounts is Easy2Sync. Since I just joined this forum, it won't let me post links, but you can find that as well as lots of other sync tools at Slipstick<dot>com</>outlook</>sync<html> Jeff TechSoEasy
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12-01-2006, 04:14 AM	#9
JazJon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8	"Easy2Sync for Outlook" hmmmm are you sure? I couldnt find anything that talks about 2 Exchange Account support. If it works, then every cool (it says they have Outlook 2007 support even) I posted a response here the further explains what I want to do exactly. hmmm I still cant post URL's (lame) dub dub dub<dot>experts-exchange<DOT>com</>Applications</>MS_Office</>Outlook</>Q_22065410<DOT>html (scroll down past the add junk)
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