Create Dynamic Distribution Groups Using Customized Filters

I am looking to create a new Dynamic Distribution List.
Example:
DL - United States Users ([email protected])
In AD we have the 'Office' field filled accordingly, which contains the attribute USCA___ or USIL (US,California,etc or US, Illinois,etc).
I was wanting to try creating these using this command/script;
New-DynamicDistributionGroup -Name "DL - United States Users" -RecipientFilter {(RecipientType -eq 'UserMailbox') -and (Office -eq 'USCA*')(Office -eq 'USIL*')}
Assistance here please:
1. What needs to be added in that line so that only certain users can email to it, rejecting all others (i.e. The Helpdesk or Corporate Communications)
2. Is there a way to specify the SMTP address you want it to use?
3. Is there a way to have it only add mailboxes that are enabled in AD so disabled mailbox user accounts wont be added?
Thanks in advance everyone.

Hi,
We can use the following command to create a Dynamic distribution group:
New-DynamicDistributionGroup -Name "DL - United States Users" -RecipientFilter {(RecipientType -eq 'UserMailbox') -and (Office -like
'US, California' -or (Office -like 'US, Illinois')) -and (UserAccountControl -ne 'AccountDisabled, NormalAccount')}
Then as what ED says, we can use the Set-DynamicDistributionGroup cmdlet with AcceptMessagesOnlyFrom or
AcceptMessagesOnlyFromDLMembers parameter to specify certain users who can send email messages to this dynamic distribution group. And use PrimarySMTPAddress parameter to specify the primary return SMTP email address for the distribution group.
Hope it helps.
Thanks,
Winnie Liang
TechNet Community Support

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How I can create Dynamic distribution group from 2 or more OU ?
I tried modified solution from this post:
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/office/en-US/11a338b9-dbca-4378-9cda-4590a5b8d0f7/exclude-specific-ou-or-user-from-dynamic-distribution-groups?forum=exchangesvrgenerallegacy
but I'm not sure will this work.

Hi,
I have some tests in my environment using Exchange 2013. I use the following cmdlet to create a dynamic distribution group through multiple OUs, but it can't work as I expect.
New-DynamicDistributionGroup -Name "Users with mobile phones" -Alias "usermobile" -RecipientFilter{(((recipienttype -eq 'usermailbox') -and (MobilePhone -ne $null) -and ((RecipientContainer -eq 'contoso.com/users') -or (RecipientContainer -eq 'contoso.com/test
OU'))) )}
Actually, we have a dedicated support team regarding the Microsoft Scripts. I recommend you ask your question on our Microsoft Scripts forum which is staffed by more experts specializing in this kind of problems. Thanks for your understanding.
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/scriptcenter/en-US/home?category=scripting
Hope it helps.
Best regards,
Amy Wang
TechNet Community Support

Issues creating dynamic distribution group with PowerShell

I am trying to create a DDG with the following filters: Mailbox Users, specific OU and not member of a certain group. This script works fine (minus the exclusion):
New-DynamicDistributionGroup -Name "1Test1" -RecipientContainer "OU=ABC,DC=xyz,DC=com" -IncludedRecipients 'MailBoxUser'
\When I change the script to exclude members of the group the DDG is blank:
New-DynamicDistributionGroup -Name "1Test1" -RecipientFilter {(RecipientType -eq 'UserMailbox') -and (MemberOfGroup -ne "CN=1ExcludeDynamic,OU=ExchangeGroups,DC=xyz,DC=com") -and (RecipientContainer -eq "OU=ABC,DC=xyz,DC=com")}
Any ideas will be appreciated.

All right. That's a good thing. Now create another new DDL using the Powershell cmdlet and the values you got from the "RecipientFilter" and "RecipientContainer" properties. Then verify that you get the same results as you do when you ran this on the one
you created with the GUI:
Get-DynamicDistributionGroup
'NewGroup' | fl Name,RecipientContainer,RecipientFilter,LdapRecipientFilter
and
$g=Get-DynamicDistributionGroup NewGroup
(Get-Recipient
-RecipientPreviewFilter $g.RecipientFilter
-OrganizationalUnit $g.RecientContainer).count
If you do, then run a Get-DynamicDistributionGroup GROUPNAME | Set-Dynamic -RecipientFilter
{(RecipientType -eq 'UserMailbox') -and (MemberOfGroup -ne "CN=1ExcludeDynamic,OU=ExchangeGroups,DC=xyz,DC=com")}
Then see if it works as expected. If it doesn't try this:
Get-DynamicDistributionGroup GROUPNAME | Set-Dynamic -RecipientFilter {(RecipientType -eq 'UserMailbox') -and -not (MemberOfGroup -eq "CN=1ExcludeDynamic,OU=ExchangeGroups,DC=xyz,DC=com")}
--- Rich Matheisen MCSE&I, Exchange MVP

Regarding Dynamic distribution Group filtering! - URGENT HELP

Hello Friends,
We have some employess in our company having primary SMTP address as
[email protected] as well as [email protected] as alias name.
I want to create Dynamic distribution group using recipient filter option.. I have tried various option.. nothing is worked out. can you please someone help on how to do this?
NOTE: I can able to filter using EMC filter : using "emailadresses" + "contains" @company2.com.......
Karthick

Your requirement is unclear. reply back with what you are actually looking for!
if you want to use -RecipientFilter to Create/Manage Dynamic Distribution Groups then below are the few links which has the information about the values that you may use for -RecipientFilter
Filterable properties for the -RecipientFilter parameter
Filters
in recipient Shell commands
Using
PowerShell to Manage Dynamic Distribution Groups and Recipient Filters in Exchange Server
Create
Dynamic Distribution Groups Using Customised Filters
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Dynamic Distribution Groups question

Can I create a dynamic distribution group based on Exchange Custom Attributes, specifically extensionAttribute6? I haven't used dynamic distribution groups yet, but now we have a need.

Hello,
Yes, it is possible. You can create dynamic distribution group using ConditionalCustomAttribute6 parameter: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb125127(v=exchg.150).aspx.

How to Create Multiple Distribution Groups

How to Create Multiple Distribution Groups using power shell?
i have created new csv file with below format
Name,Type
Test01,Distribution
test02,Distribution
Executed below command and it's prompting for each and every account to enter the sam account name.
[PS] C:\Windows\system32>Import-CSV "c:\dl\users.csv" | foreach {new-distributiongroup -name $_.name type $_.Type}
cmdlet New-DistributionGroup at command pipeline position 1
Supply values for the following parameters:
SamAccountName:
is there any other way to create bulk DL groups?
Aucsna

Please check this here is a similar thread.
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/exchange/en-US/0f86bb8a-63a2-44e5-921f-4a227221e71d/creating-distribution-groups
Thanks, MAS
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How to create Exchange dynamic distribution list using multivalue extension custom attribute

I am trying to create a dynamic distribution list using an ExtensionCustomAttribute. I am in hybrid mode with Exchange 2013. The syntax I have is this:
New-DynamicDistributionGroup -Name "DG_NH" -RecipientFilter {(ExtensionCustomAttribute2 -eq 'NH')}
This works correctly on-prem. But hosted always results in an empty list. I can see in dirsync the attribute is in the hosted environment, but for whatever reason, the distribution group gets created but always come up null.
If I create a group looking at the single valued attributes, such as CustomAttribute6 -eq 'Y', it works correctly on-prem and hosted.
If anyone has any suggestions I would appreciate it.

I don't think I provided enough information about the problem. Let me add some and see if it makes sense.
I have an Exchange 2013 on-premise configured in hybrid mode with Office365. For testing purposes, I have 2 users, Joe and Steve, one with the mailbox on-prem, and the other with the mailbox in the cloud. Each of them has CustomAttribute6 = 'Y'
and ExtensionCustomAttribute2 = 'NH'. Dirsync shows these users and these attributes are synced between on-prem and cloud.
Using on-prem Exchange powershell, I run the following command:
New-DynamicDistributionGroup -Name "DG_NH" -RecipientFilter {((RecipientType -eq UserMailBox) -or (RecipientType -eq MailUser) -and (CustomAttribute6 -eq 'Y')}
This correctly finds the 2 users when I query for them as follows:
$DDG = Get-DynamicDistributionGroup DG_NH
Get-Recipient -RecipientPreviewFilter $DDG.RecipientFilter | FT alias
So I then delete this DG, and recreate it this time looking at the multi-value attribute ExtensionCustomAttribute2, as follows:
New-DynamicDistributionGroup -Name "DG_NH" -RecipientFilter {((RecipientType -eq UserMailBox) -or (RecipientType -eq MailUser) -and (ExtensionCustomAttribute2 -eq 'NH')}
Replaying the query above, I can see this also works fine and finds my two users.
Next I open a new powershell and connect to Office 365 and repeat the process there.
New-DynamicDistributionGroup -Name "DG_NH" -RecipientFilter {((RecipientType -eq UserMailBox) -or (RecipientType -eq MailUser) -and (CustomAttribute6 -eq 'Y')}
This correctly finds the 2 users when I query for them.
And then delete the group and recreate it using the multi-value attribute:
New-DynamicDistributionGroup -Name "DG_NH" -RecipientFilter {((RecipientType -eq UserMailBox) -or (RecipientType -eq MailUser) -and (ExtensionCustomAttribute2 -eq 'NH')}
When I run the query this time it produces no result. Every test I try results in an empty group if I am using a multi-valued attribute in the search criteria in the cloud. If I use single valued attribute, it works fine.
I really need to be able to get multi-valued DDG's working in the cloud. If anyone has done this and has any suggestions, I would appreciate seeing what you did. And if this is the wrong forum to port this, if you can point me to a more suitable
forum I will report there.
Thanks,
Richard

Create/Edit "Custom Attributes" in Dynamic Distribution Groups

Hi,
I wanna create a Dynamic Distribution Group based on the users "title" and "company".
I've noticed that there are 15 "Custom Attributes" that I can edit in someway, I guess via PowerShell?
So what is the easiest way to accomplice this?

Hi,
Agree with the above suggestion, you can also bulk change the custom attributes:
Get-Mailbox -ResultSize Unlimited -Database Execs | Set-Mailbox -CustomAttribute1 “title”
http://dougg.co.nz/2012/05/01/bulk-setting-exchange-2010-custom-attributes/
to Edit Custom Attributes：
get-mailbox -filter {customattribute1 -eq ""} | set-mailbox -customattribute1 = "<value>"
And here is a reference about Create/Edit "Custom Attributes" in Dynamic Distribution Groups：
http://windowsitpro.com/exchange-server-2010/exchange-2010-sp2-value-custom-attributes
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Best regards,
Angela Shi
TechNet Community Support

Create separate dynamic distribution groups for each UPNs domain

Hi All,
we have several UPNs in our Domain and need to create separate distribution groups for each UPNs.
the command that I used is,
new-dynamicdistributiongroup -name GroupName -RecipientFilter {(UserPrincipalName -like‘*@connect.test.local’)}
but this returns an error saying "Exception setting "RecipientFilter": "Invalid filter syntax"
what is the exact way of creating distribution group in O365 by filtering the UPN domain name?
Many thanks

Hi All,
we have several UPNs in our Domain and need to create separate distribution groups for each UPNs.
the command that I used is,
New-DynamicDistributionGroup -Name "All Students" -Alias "All_Students" -PrimarySmtpAddress "[email protected]" -RecipientFilter {(UserPrincipalName -like ‘*@connect.test.local’)}
new-dynamicdistributiongroup -name AllStudents -RecipientFilter {(UserPrincipalName -like '*@connect.test.local')}

Create new dynamic distribution group as filter office location

Hi
I want to create new dynamic distribution group as filter office location. So I would like to request you please suggest the script through Power shell or graphical interface.
In case you need more clarification please revert back.
Regards
Md Ehteshamuddin khan

If you don't use OUs to separate your users and use the 'Office' field in Active Directory you can create Dynamic lists for this property as well.
The Office field, which stores its information in the physicalDeliveryOfficeName attribute of the object, can be referenced to create a list by using this PowerShell command:
New-DynamicDistributionGroup -Name <LIST NAME> -RecipientFilter {office -eq '<OFFICE NAME OR LOCATION>'} -RecipientContainer '<LOCATION OF USERS ALLOWED IN THE LIST>' -OrganizationalUnit '<LOCATION OF WHERE LIST WILL BE STORED IN ACTIVE
DIRECTORY' -Alias 'LIST ALIAS'
Tested and verified with Exchange 2010

Dynamic Distribution Group set conditions by importing text file?

Exchange 2010 SP2.
I created a dynamic distribution group via the EMC. We have populated AD with ExtenstionAttribute1 and ExtensionAttribute2. I have created the ddg with custom attribute1 value = employee. What I need to do now is populate custom attribute
2 = 00-0001, 00-0002, and so on. There are about 300 of these numbers I need to add. I have them in a text file or csv file. Instead of adding them one by one in the EMC, is there a way to import them via powershell to the existing ddg?
The ddg is called All Management Employees.

If they go from 00-0001 to 00-0300, you could just add them as follows:
Set-DynamicDistributionGroup <group name> -RecipientFilter "(CustomAttribute1 -eq 'employee') -and (CustomAttribute2 -like '00-0*')"
However, if you have additional items like this (such as 00-0350, etc), you may need to use the following:
Set-DynamicDistributionGroup <group name> -RecipientFilter "(CustomAttribute1 -eq 'employee') -and ((CustomAttribute2 -like '00-00*') -or (CustomAttribute2 -like '00-01*') -or (CustomAttribute2 -like '00-02*') -or (CustomAttribute2 -eq '00-00300')"
Now, if your numbering isn't sequential and it can't be, you would need to add them individually - which may make your search filter unusable, in which case, you may need to create several dynamic groups and add them to a parent group.

Help with dynamic distribution group exclusion

Hi all,
Having a strange trouble with a dynamic distribution group filtering on the user being a member of a particular group
Recipient Filter is:
((((((((RecipientType -eq 'UserMailbox') -and (-not(Title -like '[]*')))) -and (MemberOfGroup -ne 'CN =ExcludeFromMoitorigList,OU=Mail Redirect,OU=System Accounts,OU=New Objects,DC=test,DC=local'))) -and (-not(UserAccountControl -eq 'AccountDisabled, NormalAccount, DoNotExpirePassword')))) -and (-not(Name -like 'SystemMailbox{*')) -and (-not(Name -like 'CAS_{*')) -and (-not(RecipientTypeDetailsValue -eq 'MailboxPlan')) -and (-not(RecipientTypeDetailsValue -eq 'DiscoveryMailbox')) -and (-not(RecipientTypeDetailsValue -eq 'ArbitrationMailbox')))
If I make a preview of this distribution list I get expected result. Users included in ExcludeFromMoitorigList group don't appear. But they continue receive emails sent to dynamic distribution group.
Any help is much appreciated

I'm not sure what all of the settings you are adding are for, but operating under the assumption that they are necessary, try this:
((((RecipientType -eq 'UserMailbox') -and (-not(Title -like '[]*')) -and (-not(MemberOfGroup -eq 'CN =ExcludeFromMoitorigList,OU=Mail Redirect,OU=System Accounts,OU=New Objects,DC=test,DC=local')))) -and (-not(UserAccountControl -eq 'AccountDisabled, NormalAccount, DoNotExpirePassword')))
If that doesn't work, try this:
((RecipientType -eq 'UserMailbox') -and (-not(Title -like '[]*')) -and (-not(MemberOfGroup -eq 'CN =ExcludeFromMoitorigList,OU=Mail Redirect,OU=System Accounts,OU=New Objects,DC=test,DC=local')) -and (-not(UserAccountControl -eq 'AccountDisabled, NormalAccount, DoNotExpirePassword')))
FYI, the reason for those suggestions is because I got this working on Exchange 2013 running on Server 2012 Datacenter by taking the existing RecipientFilter and adding the -not MemberOfGroup section, but noticed that all of this was then duplicated:
-and (-not(Name -like 'SystemMailbox{*')) -and (-not(Name -like 'CAS_{*')) -and (-not(RecipientTypeDetailsValue -eq 'MailboxPlan')) -and (-not(RecipientTypeDetailsValue -eq 'DiscoveryMailbox')) -and (-not(RecipientTypeDetailsValue -eq 'PublicFolderMailbox')) -and (-not(RecipientTypeDetailsValue -eq 'ArbitrationMailbox'))
As such, I re-created it without that, and that's what I've done with your string. I also changed the -ne to a -not(-eq) and in the second example, got rid of some extra parenthesis that I'm not sure you need.
Also, note that in my working scenario, I used this command and put the filter I was setting where I have indicated <filter> (I left the double quotes in the command):
Set-DynamicDistributionGroup -Identity <Group> -RecipientFilter "<filter>"

Dynamic Distribution Group - RecipientContainer ignored

When i set the container in powershell and confirm that the setting took I then run the preview filter. It is for sure pulling from out side the OU that I set in the container parm.
Any help on this issue?
Proactive security not reactive, lets make it happen.

Hi,
From your description, you set the RecipientContainer when you create the dynamic distribution group, but actually it doesn't work. If I have misunderstood your concern, please let me know. In your case, I recommend you take your time to post the cmdlet
you use for my further research.
Best regards,
Amy Wang
TechNet Community Support

Upgrading Dynamic Distribution Groups

We're nearing our upgrade/migration from 2007 to 2013 and am at the stage where all users have moved off 2007. We wanted to unplug 2007 for a couple of weeks to see what would happen and within 24 hours noticed that email sent to a dynamic distribution
group was not being sent, but not received. After a day of scratching our heads we plugged 2007 back in and a few minutes later the emails came booming in.
We did create a DDG on 2013 and notice it is not manageable from 2007 so there is something that gets upgraded.....just what though?
So my question is how do I upgrade the existing dynamic distribution groups from 2007 to 2013?

Hi,
From your description, I recommend you check if your dynamic distribution group has the Exchange 2007 Server configured as ExpansionServer.
Get-DynamicDistributionGroup -Filter {Expansionserver -ne $null} | ft Name,Expansionserver -AutoSize
If yes, I recommend you clear that setting using the following cmdlet:
Get-DynamicDistributionGroup -Filter {Expansionserver -ne $null} | Set-DistributionGroup -ExpansionServer $null
Hope it helps.
Best regards,
Amy Wang
TechNet Community Support

Exchange 2013 Dynamic Distribution Groups in Lync 2013

Working on a new Exchange 2013 Lync 2013 environment. I'm having trouble getting Dynamic Distribution groups that exist in Exchange to populate in to the Lync Address book. Currently If I create a normal Distribution list in Exchange,
it populates in to Lync as I would expect and can be searched and added to a users Contact list. But for whatever reason the Dynamic distribution groups do not show at all in Lync. They do show properly in the Exchange & Outlook Client GAL.
And I can use them to send email to recipients. I'm stumped and can;t find any documentation that addresses if it is by design or if I have missed something.

By design it won't work, here is documentation.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg398577.aspx
Lync Server 2013 uses the Distribution List Expansion Protocol (DLX) to expand distribution lists. This protocol also specifies the web service method that is used to get the membership of a distribution list. Microsoft Exchange Server supports dynamic groups
that do not have members statically assigned to them. Instead, they store queries that are evaluated when the group is expanded. DLX does not support dynamic distribution lists.
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