Vicki, As newbie, a book I would recommend as reliable is "Microsoft Exchange Server 2003" by Tony Redmond. Thanks, Robert -----Original Message----- From: Knutsen, Vicki [mailto:vickik@xxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 8:26 AM To: [ExchangeList] Subject: [exchangelist] Two Questions http://www.MSExchange.org/ 1) Does anyone out there use Exchange 2003 as a contact database - if so, would you email me off list to talk about how this works? 2) What is the best book you have read regarding administration of Exchange 2003 - what would you recommend for someone that wants to learn it well and get really good tips. Vicki Knutsen Information Systems Administrator Northwest District LCMS - www.nowlcms.org <http://www.nowlcms.org/> 1-888-693-5267 ext 129