I am not really sure what an API is and am about to do some research. However, I think the solution to my problem will include some knowledge of APIs.

I need to be able to access Outlook's contacts with my web app. Can someone point me into the right direction to instructions on how to do this?

Thanks

You could create a linked server and go from there (or use ADO/Active X script in DTS). Check this link out:

http://www.slipstick.com/dev/database.htm