Microsoft Mail Connectors and MS Mail (PC) Gateways

To provide messaging service between Microsoft Exchange Server and other systems, you can use the following gateways with Microsoft Exchange Server:

• AT&T Easylink Services
• Fax
• IBM PROFS and OfficeVision
• MHS
• SNADS
• MCI MAIL Gateway (M-Bridge for Microsoft Mail for PC Networks)

Typically, an MS Mail gateway configured to service MS Mail postoffices requires that the gateway program run on a dedicated computer. Also, gateway access software must be installed on all postoffices that send mail through the gateway. One postoffice, directly connected to the gateway, is selected as the gateway postoffice, as shown in the following illustration:

Microsoft Exchange Server clients and MS Mail (PC) clients can share gateway access in two ways:

• Use existing MS Mail (PC) gateways between Microsoft Exchange clients and foreign systems.
• Use the Internet Mail Service or the X.400 Connector (or both) as gateways between MS Mail (PC) postoffices and foreign systems.