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Exchange Connection Activity

The Exchange Connection activity enables the establishment of a secure communication channel between the automation environment and an Exchange server. This configuration is a prerequisite for executing subsequent email-related operations, such as sending, receiving, or managing messages.

Field Description Requirement
Configuration name Defines the identifier for the opened connection to be referenced in subsequent mail components. Optional
Connection name Specifies the unique reference name assigned to the mail connection initialized in this field. Required
Host Specifies the server address or endpoint URL for the Exchange e-mail service. Optional
Username Defines the username credential required for e-mail server authentication. Optional
Password Defines the password credential required for e-mail server authentication. Optional
Domain Specifies the network domain name associated with the e-mail account. Optional
Type Determines the specific Exchange server version via a dropdown selection. Optional
Test connection Provides a mechanism to verify the validity of the connection parameters. Optional

Action Types & Examples

Connection Name

  • Format: string
  • Example Result: "mailConnection"

Host

  • Format: string (URL)
  • Example Result: "https://outlook.com/Exchange.asmx"

Username

  • Format: string
  • Example Result: "john.doe@outlook.com"

Type Selection

  • Format: dropdown option
  • Example Result: "Exchange2010_SP2"

Implementation Examples

Field Setup - Connection name: "PrimaryExchangeLink" - Configuration name: "GlobalMailConfig" - Type: "Exchange2010_SP1"

Execution Parameters - Host: "https://mail.contoso.com/ews/exchange.asmx" - Username: "automation.user@contoso.com" - Domain: "contoso.com" - Password: "SecurePass123"

Technical Notes

The Exchange Connection activity serves as a configuration provider for the automation workflow. A successful connection must be established and validated using the "Test connection" feature before dependent mail activities can be processed. Ensure that the Host URL points to the correct Exchange Web Services (EWS) endpoint for the specific server version being utilized.