Syncing Active Directory Groups for Unity Distribution Groups

[gardenfresh]

We have multiple remote stores with managers that move around quite a bit. This poses an administration nightmare when trying to keep voicemail distribution lists up to date. Is there a way to syncronize an active directory group to a Unity voicemail distribution group? Therefore when we move a manager around in ADS the user automatically moves in Unity.

[Jonathan Schulenberg]

Are you using Unity or Unity Connection? This answer only applies to the former:

Yes. When you create the Public Distribution List you can choose to import an existing group from Active Directory. This is similar to importing an existing user when you create a new subscriber mailbox.

[gardenfresh]

We have Cisco Unity Connection Version 8.5.1.10000-206. Any chance you can spell out the steps for the initial sync? Also, what about ongoing changes? Delete and recreate?

[Jonathan Schulenberg]

Unfortunately this feature has not been re-implemented in Unity Connection. This is one of the few things from Unity that I miss. I suggest voicing your desire for this as a feature enhancement with your Cisco AM.

If you are doing that many changes you may want to consider going through the Cisco Unity Connection Provisioning Interface. At least you could script the changes there using code that checked AD group membership and replicated the changes into CUC.