Client Protocol Architecture In Exchange 2013

Exchange 2013 has only two roles and the protocols handled by the roles are different to the ones in 2010. In 2013, all types of clients connect to the CAS role. Rather than explaining all the types of access, the below slide from the recent TechEd session by Scott Schnoll shows the client protocol architecture…

Exchange 2013 has only two roles and the protocols handled by the roles are different to the ones in 2010.

In 2013, all types of clients connect to the CAS role. Rather than explaining all the types of access, the below slide from the recent TechEd session by Scott Schnoll shows the client protocol architecture in Exchange 2013.

Client Protocol Architecture in Exchange 2013

Clearly, a picture is worth a thousand words ;)

4 Comments

  1. How to configure e-mail account on outlook (Exchange mode) useing exch2013 useraccount..

    1. Rajith Enchiparambil says:

      It should configure automatically as only Outlook 2007+ clients are supported and will work with autodiscover.

  2. Thanks again for another great article Rajith! Does this mean that the hub transport role has now been “folded” into the maibox role?

    1. Rajith Enchiparambil says:

      Thanks Peter.

      Yes, UM & Hub roles have been squeezed into the two roles.

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