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Applies to: Exchange Server 2010

The component of Microsoft Exchange that is responsible for transferring messages is known as Transport. Two server roles are involved:

  • Edge Transport   The mail routing server that typically sits at the perimeter of the topology and routes mail between the Exchange organization and the Internet.
  • Hub Transport   The mail routing server that routes mail within the Exchange organization.

The following topics are gateways to information about Transport in Exchange Server 2010:

  • Understanding Transport
    View a list of links to topics that provide detailed information about the transport features in Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, which will help you gain a better understanding of the Hub Transport and Edge Transport server roles.
  • Managing Transport Servers
    View a list of links to topics that provide information about managing transport features in your organization.
  • Securing Transport Servers
    View a list of links to topics that provide information about managing the security of your transport infrastructure.