This article looks at synchronization of Outlook data from Exchange Server Public Folders to a SQL Server database and vice versa, namely SQL Server to Outlook/Exchange synchronization.

We look at typical scenarios where you might want to synchronize your Outlook data to and from a database like SQL Server, and the associated benefits.

We also discuss the pros (and cons) of utilising Outlook as a front-end client versus your SQL application client, as well as the advantages of using SQL Server as a back-end database rather than Exchange Server Public Folders.

2. The Advantages of Maintaining your Contacts in Microsoft Outlook
   
   
3. The Disadvantages of Outlook as a Database
   
   
4. The Advantages of SQL Server as a Database
   
   
5. Synchronizing Outlook Data - Typical Scenarios
   
   
6. Outlook Synchronization between Exchange Server Public Folders and SQL Server using MX-Sync
   
   
7. Summary
   
   
8. Managing Outlook Contacts with MX-Contact

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