Creating a Persistent Channel

Complete the following steps to create a persistent channel.

To create a persistent channel

From the Chat Service Manager utility, select a chat server under Microsoft Exchange Chat Service in the left pane.
Select Channels (Rooms) in the left pane.
From the Action menu, choose New, and then choose Create channel.
Type the name of the channel in the Name box, and then choose OK. Be sure to precede the channel name with a valid channel prefix (#, &, %#, or %&).

Important If you plan to clone the channel, do not end the channel name with a number.

The channel name is the only parameter required for a persistent channel.

To customize a persistent channel

Modify the channel properties as needed using the following property sheets:

General. Use to set the channel topic or subject, or to create the messages that clients see when joining or leaving the channel.
Access. Use to choose a member account, set joining restrictions, or assign passwords.
Settings. Use to set the member limit, specify the language, rate the channel's content, or provide client-specific data.
Modes. Use to set the channel visibility (public, private, hidden, or secret), impose speaking restrictions, or set message parameters.