What does the Exchange control panel NOT manage?

The Exchange Control Panel (ECP) is primarily designed to manage various aspects of an Exchange environment, specifically focusing on mailboxes and user settings. However, it does not directly manage Active Directory users. Instead, user accounts and their attributes are managed through Active Directory tools.

While existing mailboxes can be managed through ECP, along with email policies and data retention policies, the control panel's scope does not extend to the management of Active Directory user accounts. This distinction is important because it highlights the separation of responsibilities between Exchange management and broader Active Directory management, where user identities and their related credentials are maintained.

Understanding this division clarifies the role of the Exchange Control Panel in terms of mailbox management and related policies while acknowledging the foundational role of Active Directory in handling user accounts.