Outlook 2007 , Exchange 2003 & Autodiscover
Outlook 2007 feature matrix based on Exchange Server version Autodiscover The Autodiscover service is automatically installed and configured when the Client Access Server role is added to any Exchange 2007 server. During the configuration, an Autodiscover virtual directory is created under the default Web site and a Service Connection Point (SCP) object is created in Active Directory. The virtual directory and SCP object are essential elements of your Exchange environment as they allow Outlook 2007 clients to quickly find and communicate with the Client Access Server. Depending on your client location, Outlook uses one of the following methods for communicating with the Client Access Server. SCP object - If you are logged into the domain, Outlook 2007 searches Active Directory for the SCP information. The SCP contains the URL to the Autodiscover service, which is then used by Outlook to contact the Client Access Server. DNS - If you are not logged into the domain, o...