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Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Function" from AWS Lambda.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Attendees to Calendar Event" in Microsoft Outlook.
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Supported triggers and actions
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- FunctionRequired
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ActionWrite- Calendar
- Time BeforeRequired
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- FunctionRequired
- ArgumentsRequired
ActionWrite- Region
- Input ObjectRequired
- CodeRequired
ActionWrite- Cancelled Calendar Event
Triggers when an event is cancelled.
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Frequently Asked Questions about AWS Lambda + Microsoft Outlook integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with AWS Lambda and Microsoft Outlook
How can we trigger an AWS Lambda function from Microsoft Outlook?
You can trigger an AWS Lambda function by setting up an email rule in Outlook that forwards emails to an Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) or Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), which then invokes your Lambda function. This setup requires configuring SNS or SQS as the intermediary between Outlook and Lambda.
Is it possible to invoke our AWS Lambda function based on calendar events in Outlook?
Unfortunately, there's no direct way to invoke a Lambda function directly from calendar events in Outlook. However, you could potentially use Microsoft Power Automate to detect specific events and integrate it with Amazon API Gateway to call your AWS Lambda function.
What are some actions our AWS Lambda can perform with data from Microsoft Outlook?
Our AWS Lambda functions can process incoming emails, extract and store content in a database, trigger additional workflows, or even analyze message patterns using integrated machine learning models. The flexibility of Lambda allows for various automation scenarios based on email data.
Can we use AWS SDK within an AWS Lambda function for Outlook integration?
Yes, you can use the AWS SDK in your Lambda function code to manage service access and execution logic. It provides libraries and interfaces for services like S3, DynamoDB, SNS, etc., which you might integrate while processing data received from Outlook.
How do we handle errors when integrating AWS Lambda with Microsoft Outlook triggers?
Implement logging within your AWS Lambda functions using CloudWatch to monitor execution outputs and errors. Setting up retries or dead-letter queues helps capture messages that couldn't be processed, ensuring minimal loss of important email triggers.
Are there any security concerns we should be aware of when using this integration?
Security is paramount; ensure all communications between Microsoft Outlook and AWS services are encrypted. Use IAM roles with minimum necessary permissions for invoking the service and accessing resources. Regular audits on logs will also help maintain a secure environment.
What should be done if our AWS Lambda function isn't triggered by the expected events in Microsoft Outlook?
First, verify that the email forwarding rules or connectors are correctly configured in Outlook. Check if SNS/SQS is correctly set up as the event source for invoking the lambda. Review logs to understand if any conditions prevent triggering, such as email filters not applying as expected.
