Exchange Online deployed. Working correctly from day one.
IP Four configures your Exchange Online tenant with your domain, shared mailboxes, distribution groups, resource calendars, and security policies so your team has enterprise-grade email without the complexity.
Every component of Exchange Online configured correctly.
From domain verification to conditional access, we configure every aspect of your Exchange Online deployment so your team has reliable, secure business email from the moment they log in.
Domain and DNS Configuration
Your domain verified and configured in Microsoft 365. MX, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC DNS records set up correctly so email routes reliably and passes authentication checks from day one.
Shared Mailboxes and Distribution Groups
Shared mailboxes created for team inboxes such as info, accounts, and support. Distribution groups configured for department-wide communications. Permissions assigned to the right staff.
Resource Calendars
Room and equipment calendars created for meeting rooms, vehicles, and shared resources. Booking policies configured. Automatic acceptance rules set so staff can book resources without admin involvement.
Mail Flow Rules and Connectors
Mail flow rules configured to enforce business policies such as disclaimers, routing rules, and content filtering. Connectors set up for any third-party systems that send or receive email on your behalf.
Global Address List and Contacts
Global address list populated with all users, shared mailboxes, and distribution groups. External contacts added for frequently used suppliers and partners. Address book policies applied where required.
Conditional Access and Authentication
Multi-factor authentication enforced for all mailbox access. Conditional access policies applied to restrict email access from unmanaged or non-compliant devices. Legacy authentication protocols disabled.
From requirements to working email in one day.
Requirements Gathering
We document your domain names, existing email infrastructure, shared mailbox requirements, distribution groups, and any third-party systems that integrate with email.
Domain and Tenant Configuration
Microsoft 365 tenant configured with your domain. DNS records updated. Email routing verified. Tenant security baseline applied before any mailboxes are created.
Mailbox and Group Provisioning
User mailboxes, shared mailboxes, distribution groups, and resource calendars created. Permissions assigned. Global address list populated and verified.
Mail Flow and Policy Configuration
Mail flow rules, disclaimers, and connectors configured. Spam and malware filtering policies applied. Outbound email routing verified through all required paths.
Security Hardening
MFA enforced for all accounts. Conditional access policies applied. Legacy authentication disabled. Audit logging enabled. Admin roles assigned with least privilege.
Testing and Handover
End-to-end email flow tested. Shared mailbox access verified. Resource calendar booking tested. Documentation provided. Staff briefed on any changes to how they access email.
Exchange Online deployed for UK businesses.
Professional Services Firm, London
A 60-person accountancy practice needed Exchange Online deployed as part of a new Microsoft 365 tenant. They had multiple domains and complex shared mailbox requirements across four departments.
Exchange Online deployed with all four domains verified. 14 shared mailboxes created with correct permissions. 8 distribution groups configured. All DNS records updated. Email flow verified within one working day.
Engineering Company, Birmingham
A manufacturing firm was setting up a new Microsoft 365 environment and needed Exchange Online configured with resource calendars for 12 meeting rooms and 6 pool vehicles.
All 18 resource calendars created with appropriate booking policies. Auto-accept rules configured for standard rooms. Manager approval required for vehicles. Staff trained on booking process. Zero booking conflicts in first month.
Training Provider, Manchester
An education business needed Exchange Online deployed with strict conditional access policies to prevent email access from personal devices, while allowing access from managed laptops and phones.
Conditional access policies deployed restricting email to Intune-enrolled devices only. MFA enforced for all accounts. Legacy authentication disabled. Zero unauthorised access incidents since deployment.
Ready to deploy Exchange Online?
Book a free Exchange Online deployment consultation. We will review your requirements, map your mailboxes and groups, and give you a clear deployment plan with a fixed timeline.