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Outlook uses MAPI over HTTP as the default connection to Exchange, which gives users a more stable and reliable connection; although, you need to enable that in Exchange 2013 before setting up Exchange 2019.

It might seem strange to update Exchange 2013 just so you can set up Exchange 2019, but you'll need to be on one of the two most recent cumulative updates for Exchange 2013 to be in support and for it to coexist with Exchange 2019 while you work through the upgrade.

Once you have Exchange 2019 up and running, you can decommission your Exchange 2013 servers.

Up until April 11, 2023, you can use Exchange Server 2013 to migrate to Exchange Online or Microsoft 365, then move to Exchange 2019 and decommission your Exchange 2013 servers after you migrate.

If you've already moved to Exchange Online and you've only been keeping Exchange Server around to manage recipients by syncing your Active Directory to Azure AD-a common scenario often known as the "Last Exchange server"-you can run the Exchange Server 2019 Management Tools on any domain-joined Windows system and get rid of your local Exchange server altogether.

If you've been using Exchange Server for SMTP relay, you can use an Edge Transport server instead. Also See Share: April is the end of Exchange 2013: Here's what you need to know.

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