Recipients, Folders, and Groups
Recipients, Folders, and Groups
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A recipient can be a person (user or contact), a folder, or a group. The following list defines the types of recipients with respect to their objects and mailbox types:
- Mailbox-enabled recipients have both a mail address and a Microsoft® Exchange mailbox.
- Mail-enabled recipients have a mail address but do not have an Exchange mailbox. Mail sent to this type of recipient is typically forwarded to another e-mail location outside of Exchange.
- Mail-enabled folders are folders in which items can be posted.
- Mail-enabled groups are distribution lists.
The following table defines the characteristics of these mail recipient types.
| Recipient type | E-mail address | Actual location in store |
|---|---|---|
| Mailbox-enabled recipient | Address can be a store mailbox or be set to a forwarding address. | The recipient's mailbox. |
| Mail-enabled recipient | Mail is forwarded to this address. | None. |
| Mail-enabled folder | An address to the folder. | The public folder. |
| Mail-enabled group | A group address. (Mail is routed to those in the group.) | None. The group serves as a distribution list. |
When any of these recipient types is disabled, Exchange Server 2003 does not provide access to them by standard e-mail protocols. From an e-mail perspective, the server does not recognize the address unless it is enabled.
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