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IEndpoint Interface

Encapsulates the methods, properties, and events necessary to sign in to an instant messaging and presence server, manage contacts, publish or subscribe to presence notifications, and to start instant messaging conversations.

Namespace:  Microsoft.Exchange.InstantMessaging
Assembly:  Microsoft.Exchange.InstantMessaging (in Microsoft.Exchange.InstantMessaging.dll)

Syntax

'Declaration
Public Interface IEndpoint
'Usage
Dim instance As IEndpoint

public interface IEndpoint

Remarks

Objects that implement the IEndpoint interface act as the proxy for users that need to communicate with an instant messaging and presence (IM&P) server. It enables users to do the following:

  • Sign into and out of the server.

  • Create a conversation with another user.

  • Get one or more conversations.

  • Manage groups and contacts.

  • Subscribe and unsubscribe to presence notifications for others.

  • Publish state and presence information for themselves.

  • Get presence information about other users.