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Alfresco-Outlook integration addon

hiten_rastogi1 — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 12:09:04 GMT

Hi,Are there any addon that allows alfresco to integrate with outlook? If not, can any alfresco developer shed some light how I can achieve it. Mainly the estimation of effort that will be required, the time and additional knowledge, difficulty, etc.The use case that I am trying to achieve is that

Re: Alfresco-Outlook integration addon

afaust — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 14:02:56 GMT

There is an official module from Alfresco / Westernacher for Outlook integration, though that is only for Enterprise Edition / paying customers.

Re: Alfresco-Outlook integration addon

hiten_rastogi1 — Sat, 04 Feb 2017 10:40:59 GMT

Thanks AFaust but I would really like to know how I can build it on my own.

Thanks

Hiten Rastogi

Sr. Software Engineer

Mobile: +91 9899586608

Email: hiten.rastogi@eisenvault.com

Re: Alfresco-Outlook integration addon

afaust — Sat, 04 Feb 2017 13:18:25 GMT

You asked "if" there was an addon, and only "if not" did you want to have other input. So I was following your if-else construct.

Without really knowing your specific requirements, scope and use cases you want to address, no one can give you a reasonable estimate and/or approach to "how to build it". Also, if any one would have detailed info on this, chances are they'd build their own integration and potentially not want to share their IP. Lastly, isn't it your job as a Sr. Software Engineer to figure this out, instead of requesting from / relying on information provided by some anonymous bloke on a public web site?

Re: Alfresco-Outlook integration addon

hiten_rastogi1 — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 16:49:39 GMT

Hi Alex,

I have edited the question with the requirements hope it would make sense now.

I am just starting to build this and thought of asking the community about it for some clarity on how to proceed. What I require is some points that can help me figuring out the what I might need or challenges that I can come across.

Needless to say any help is appreciated.

Re: Alfresco-Outlook integration addon

idwright — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 08:00:22 GMT

You can map Alfresco folders into outlook by using the IMAP integration which provides a basic way to do part of what you're aiming for.

Re: Alfresco-Outlook integration addon

hiten_rastogi1 — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 08:57:29 GMT

Hi Ian,

I have tried IMAP integration but it does not provide the solution I am looking for.

Re: Alfresco-Outlook integration addon

afaust — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 09:00:04 GMT

Not to mention that the IMAP integration can tank your system performance when you have complex folder structures / many folders subscribed to / many users in general.

Re: Alfresco-Outlook integration addon

idwright — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 09:59:06 GMT

Never said it would but might provide a stepping stone

Re: Alfresco-Outlook integration addon

idwright — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 10:00:13 GMT

Indeed - needs to be used with care, and be careful about which folders you map - don't map at too high a level

Re: Alfresco-Outlook integration addon

aishu — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 06:43:21 GMT

Hi Team,

Can you suggest me, how can i integrate outlook to my alfresco community edition 5.2.

Kind Regards,

Aishwarya Jadhav.