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, that filters

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and removes

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es from e-mail messages. The service does not require client software installation, but is activated by changing each customer's

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. Each customer pays for the service by means of a subscription. Most administrative tasks are performed through the use of a web-based administrative console. The console allows customers to perform management tasks, such as adding users and configuring filtering. EOP is a part of the

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family of products.

History

Microsoft Forefront Online Protection for Exchange was originally created by FrontBridge Technologies. Microsoft acquired FrontBridge Technologies Inc. in 2005, and it became a subsidiary of Microsoft. In 2006, Microsoft announced new branding as

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(EHS), formerly known as FrontBridge Technologies Inc. On April 29, 2009, the service was renamed to Forefront Online Security for Exchange. Forefront Online Security for Exchange (FOSE) version 9.1 was released on June 9, 2009. Forefront Online Security for Exchange (FOSE) version 9.1 is released
/ref> On November 17, 2009, Forefront Online Security for Exchange (FOSE) was rebranded as Forefront Online Protection for Exchange (FOPE). An update to version 9.3 of Forefront Online Protection for Exchange, was also released on this date. The version 10.1 release of Forefront Online Protection for Exchange (FOPE) was available to customers on January 29, 2010. On March 31, 2011, Forefront Online Protection for Exchange (FOPE) was updated to version 11.1. On March 1, 2013, Microsoft launched Exchange Online Protection (EOP). The transition from FOPE to EOP is expected to complete in the first half of 2014.

References

External links

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FOPE User Guide

Exchange Hosted Archive (EHA) User Guide

Forefront Online Protection for Exchange (FOPE): FAQ
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