Applies to: Exchange Server 2010 SP3, Exchange Server 2010 SP2

Topic Last Modified: 2009-11-25

The Mailbox server role hosts mailbox and public folder databases. It also generates the offline address book (OAB). Mailbox servers provide services that calculate e-mail address policies and address lists for recipients and enforce managed folders.

The following topics are gateways to information about Mailbox servers in Exchange 2010.

Understanding Mailbox

View a list of links to topics that provide detailed information about the Mailbox features in Exchange 2010.

Permissions to Manage Mailbox Servers

Learn about the permissions required to manage the features available on your Mailbox servers.

Upgrade from Exchange 2003 Mailbox

Learn about the process for upgrading an existing Exchange 2003 Mailbox deployment to Exchange 2010.

Upgrade from Exchange 2007 Mailbox

Learn about the process for upgrading an existing Exchange 2007 Mailbox deployment to Exchange 2010.

Managing Mailbox Servers

View a list of links to topics that provide information about managing mailbox features in your organization.

Securing Mailbox Servers

Learn about the security-related options for the Mailbox servers in your organization.