The following section contains some examples of how to use the Catalog test tool to apply filters for the "PS" catalog type. Click the Tools icon in the header bar on the ELOxc Workspace home screen. Next, select the tab Catalog test.

Wildcard

Applying filters for the catalog type "PS" can be useful if you want to restrict the selection without having to use the name. The previous default allowed a name or a name pattern with the asterisk wildcard to restrict the return quantity of "Get-Mailbox" (see following screenshot).

Click the Run test button. The result of the catalog test appears:

SharedMailbox

Here is an example of how to use a SharedMailbox filter.

Click the Run test button. The result of the catalog test appears:

Parameter combination

Here is an example of when both parameters are used.

Click the Run test button. The result of the catalog test appears:

Conclusion

The Filter input field (in the "Tools" area and in the instance configuration) allows you to use regular parameters for the "Get-Mailbox" cmdlet. This exact input is routed through a PowerShell remote pipeline. Only the parameter "-ResultSize unlimited" is hardwired and is always attached, so it does not have to be entered manually.