Applies to: Exchange Server 2010 SP2

Topic Last Modified: 2009-11-10

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.

Troubleshooting Reference for Transport Servers

View a list of links to topics that provide information about troubleshooting transport issues.

Performance Counter Reference for Transport Servers

Learn about various performance counters used by transport servers.

Error and Event Reference for Transport Servers

Learn about transport errors and events you may encounter.