Exchange mail user
You're referring to an "Exchange Mail User"!
An Exchange Mail User is a type of user account in Microsoft Exchange Server that allows users to access and manage their email, calendar, and other Exchange features. Here are some key characteristics of an Exchange Mail User:
Features:
- Email: Access to their email account, including sending, receiving, and managing emails.
- Calendar: Ability to schedule meetings, appointments, and events, and share their calendar with others.
- Contacts: Management of their contact list, including adding, editing, and deleting contacts.
- Tasks: Ability to create and manage tasks, including assigning tasks to others.
- Notes: Ability to create and manage notes, which can be used to store personal or professional information.
Types of Exchange Mail Users:
- Regular Mail User: A standard user account that has access to the features mentioned above.
- Resource Mail User: A special type of user account that represents a resource, such as a conference room or equipment.
- Shared Mail User: A user account that is shared by multiple users, allowing them to access the same email account and other Exchange features.
Benefits:
- Centralized management: Exchange Mail Users can be managed centrally through the Exchange Admin Center or PowerShell.
- Security: Exchange Mail Users can be configured with various security settings, such as password policies and access controls.
- Collaboration: Exchange Mail Users can collaborate with others through features like shared calendars, tasks, and notes.
Common use cases:
- Business users: Exchange Mail Users are commonly used in business environments to manage email, calendar, and other Exchange features.
- Remote workers: Exchange Mail Users can be used to provide remote workers with access to Exchange features, even when they are not physically present in the office.
- Shared resources: Exchange Mail Users can be used to manage shared resources, such as conference rooms or equipment.