Mastering Microsoft Exchange Server 2013

Chapter 16

Managing Resource Mailboxes

Resource mailboxes play an important role in the scheduling of various tools and facilities—conference rooms, projectors, laptop computers, smart boards, company vehicles, and any other sort of location or tool that is in demand but may have limited availability. To that end, it becomes increasingly important to maintain a calendar and mailbox for these resources, as well as define who can schedule access. Exchange Server 2013, Outlook Web App, and Outlook give you the ability to schedule these resources and view their availability quite easily.

In some respects, managing resource mailboxes is the same as managing user mailboxes. But there are some unique features and settings that can enhance the use of ...