Microsoft Exchange Online Plan 2 is a robust cloud-based email service tailored for businesses that require advanced email capabilities and enhanced security. This plan builds on the features of Plan 1, providing additional functionality for compliance, data protection, and larger mailbox storage, making it ideal for organizations with higher email demands. Exchange Online Plan 2 is designed for businesses that require comprehensive email capabilities, advanced security, and compliance features, making it a suitable choice for organizations with more complex email and data protection needs.
Key Features:
1. Email Hosting:
- 100 GB mailbox per user with auto-expanding storage, which allows for additional storage as needed.
2. Web Access:
- Access emails via Outlook on the web with a rich, user-friendly interface.
3. Advanced Security Features:
- Advanced Threat Protection (ATP): Safeguards against sophisticated attacks like phishing and zero-day malware.
- Anti-malware Protection: Real-time scanning of emails and attachments for malicious content.
- Anti-spam Filtering: Enhanced spam filtering capabilities.
4. Outlook Integration:
- Full integration with Microsoft Outlook and mobile applications for a seamless user experience.
5. Calendar and Contacts:
- Shared calendars and contacts, facilitating improved team collaboration and scheduling.
6. Email Archiving:
- Built-in email archiving to help manage mailbox space and maintain compliance.
7. Data Loss Prevention (DLP):
- Policies to prevent the sharing of sensitive information outside the organization.
8. Compliance Tools:
- eDiscovery capabilities for searching and exporting email data to support compliance needs.
- Litigation hold to preserve email data for legal requirements.
9. Mobile Access:
- Access email, calendar, and contacts on mobile devices via native apps or Outlook Mobile.
10. Reliability:
- 99.9% uptime guarantee with a financially-backed service level agreement (SLA).
11. Administration:
- Comprehensive admin center for managing users, settings, and policies.
System Requirements:
Windows:
- OS: Windows 10 or later.
- Browser: Latest version of Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or Internet Explorer 11.
- Outlook: Microsoft Outlook 2016 or later for Windows for full functionality.
Mac:
- OS: macOS Mojave (10.14) or later.
- Browser: Latest version of Safari, Chrome, or Firefox.
- Outlook: Microsoft Outlook 2016 or later for Mac.
Mobile Devices:
- iOS: iOS 13 or later for iPhone and iPad.
- Android: Android 4.4 or later.
Additional Requirements:
- Internet Connection: Required for email access and management.
- Microsoft Account: Necessary for setting up and accessing the service.