Error message Itunes could not sync contacts because sync server failed

Where is the Sync server? My new 4S will not load contacts from outlook. Get a "sync server failed" message. Do I need to change something in Itunes or Outlook?

Hello BillM39,
Have you tried out the steps in the article below? It has troubleshooting options for when you are having issues syncing anything from Outlook to your iPhone. Make sure to have a back up of your iPhone first before going through options like resetting the Sync History as well as disabling any Outlook add-ins that may be the culprit.
Troubleshooting Sync Services on Windows with Microsoft Outlook 2003, Outlook 2007, or Outlook 2010
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203300
Regards,
-Norm G.

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