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Microsoft Exchange is a server software product developed by Microsoft for email, calendar, and contacts management. It is one of the core components of Microsoft's server product line, and is widely used by organizations and businesses of all sizes.

Microsoft Exchange was first released in 1996 as a mail and calendar server, and has since evolved to become a comprehensive platform for managing digital communication and collaboration. The software allows users to access and manage their email, calendar, and contacts through a variety of clients, including Microsoft Outlook, Exchange ActiveSync, and Exchange Web Services.

Exchange uses a mail transport agent protocol called MAPI (Messaging Application Programming Interface) to communicate with other email servers and services. It also uses a messaging store to store and manage email messages, calendars, and contacts.

Exchange offers a range of features, including:

* Email and calendar synchronization

* Contacts management and directory

* Instant messaging and presence

* Mobile device support through Exchange ActiveSync

* Collaboration tools, such as public folders and comment tracking

* Integration with other Microsoft products, such as Office and SharePoint

Microsoft Exchange is available in several different editions, including Standard, Enterprise, and Hybrid. The software can be installed on a variety of platforms, including Windows Server, Linux, and macOS.

Microsoft has been actively developing Exchange since its release, and has made significant updates and improvements over the years, including support for cloud services like Office 365. Today, Microsoft Exchange remains one of the most widely used email and collaboration platforms in the world.