Configure Zimbra FB Provider for ZCO
Configure the Zimbra Free/Busy Provider for ZCO
Introduction
Beginning with ZCS 9.0.0 the Zimbra Connector for Outlook (ZCO) provides a new way to obtain Free/Busy information: the Zimbra Free/Busy Provider.
During the introduction period of this new feature, ZCO will continue to use Internet Free/Busy by default.
This guide shows you how to create a custom Windows Installer (.msi) that will install and enable the Zimbra FB Provider during ZCO installation.
Comparison of Internet Free/Busy and Zimbra Free/Busy Provider
Internet Free/Busy | Zimbra Free/Busy Provider |
---|---|
Shows invitees' Out of office and Tentative as Busy. Bug 26960 | Invitees' Out of office and Tentative periods are displayed correctly. |
Forward-looking range is limited by MS IFB protocol. Bug 100050 | No limit to the range that FB info may be viewed. |
Customize MSI
General instructions for creating a Customized Installer for ZCO are documented in the Admin Guide.
To create an installer that will enable the Zimbra FB Provider, do the following:
- Copy the
ZmCustomizeMsi.js
and the ZCOMSI
files from the server, as described in the Admin Guide. - Set the Free Busy Options (
--usezimbrafreebusy
,-zfb
) to1
to use the Zimbra FB Provider. - Set other switches according to your organization's requirements, and run the
cscript
to generate your custom MSIs.
Before You Begin
This guide assumes that you are familiar with Customizing the ZCO Installer.
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