Microsoft 365 FundamentalsDescribe core Microsoft 365 services and conceptsEasy
A company is migrating from an on-premises Exchange server to Microsoft 365. They want to ensure their email service remains highly available and that user mailboxes are protected against data loss. Which core Microsoft 365 service directly addresses these requirements for email?
- AOneDrive for Business
- BSharePoint Online
- CMicrosoft Teams
- DExchange Online
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Exchange Online
Exchange Online is the cloud-based email and calendaring service in Microsoft 365, providing high availability and data protection for user mailboxes.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. OneDrive for Business is for individual file storage and sharing, not organizational email.
- B. SharePoint Online is for document management and collaboration, not primary email services.
- C. Microsoft Teams is for chat, meetings, and collaboration, not the core email platform.
Exchange Online
The cloud-based email, calendaring, and contacts service included with Microsoft 365, offering high availability and data protection.
- Provides enterprise-grade email hosting.
- Includes anti-malware and anti-spam protection.
- Offers automatic patching and high availability.
Memory trick: Email with Exchange, Files with SharePoint, Chat with Teams.