Microsoft Exchange Online (Plan 2) is a cloud-hosted business email and messaging service from Microsoft. It provides professional email, calendars, contacts, and tasks through Outlook, web browsers, and mobile devices, while Microsoft hosts and maintains the Exchange infrastructure in its data centers.
It is designed for organizations that want business email without maintaining their own Exchange Server hardware and infrastructure. Microsoft handles service maintenance and automatic patching, while administrators can manage the environment through the Exchange Admin Center.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Cloud-based email and messaging |
| Internet Connection | Required |
| Web Access | Supported modern web browser |
| Desktop Access | Outlook for Windows/Mac where separately licensed |
| Mobile Access | Outlook for iOS and Android |
| Operating System | Compatible Windows/macOS/iOS/Android device for the chosen client |
| Server Hardware | Not required |
| Microsoft Account | Work or school Microsoft 365 account |
| Administration | Microsoft 365 Admin Center / Exchange Admin Center |
| Network | Internet connectivity to Microsoft 365 services |