Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server Adminstrator's Companion

Exchange 2000 Server can support a wide variety of clients, including Outlook, Outlook Express, Outlook Web Access, Exchange Client, Schedule+, and standard Internet e-mail clients. Outlook 2000 is currently the most widely used client for Exchange 2000 Server because it provides the most functionality and is the clear upgrade path for forthcoming Exchange clients.

Outlook Express is a capable client for Exchange 2000 Server as long as the server supports the POP3 or IMAP4 protocol. Outlook Web Access is a good client to use when your organization supports non-Windows-based clients such as UNIX and Macintosh or when your users need to access the server over the Internet. Exchange Client and Schedule+ are still functional alternatives in the Exchange environment, although upgrading to Outlook gives you more functionality. The next chapter takes a more in-depth look at deploying and using Outlook 2000.