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What are the differences between MAPI, POP, and IMAP when connecting to Exchange Mailboxes?

April 26, 2017differences exchange IMAP mailboxes MAPI pop

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What are the differences between MAPI, POP, and IMAP when connecting to Exchange Mailboxes?

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A. MAPI connections to the Exchange server allow you full functionality to all of the services Exchange has to offer using Outlook: • Direct live connection to the Mail Server • Shared Inbox, Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes and Free/Busy information for scheduling • Public Folders • Out Of Office Assistant • Server Side Rules and Alerts • Access to Outlook Web Access via any Web Browser • Optional Server Side SPAM Management IMAP4 Connections to the Exchange Server allow limited functionality: • Direct Live Connection to the Mail Server POP3 Connections offer the least functionality: • Send and Receive Email only!