Integrating a .Net service with Microsoft Exchange

Question

Are there any API's for integrating a server side application with Microsoft Exchange?

I have a server application that needs to read contact/prospect information entered into exchange via Outlook. What's the best approach? Outlook automation, or is there some sort of API I can use?

My environment is .Net/C#.

Any tips appreciated.

Answer 1

You havn't specified which version of Exchange Server you want to integrate with.

In Exchange 2010 you can use Exchange Web Services.

In earlier versions of Exchange you can use various technologies like Exchange WebDAV and Collaboration Data Objects.