MAPI (Messaging Application Programming Interface) handles appointment reminders and meeting invitations by providing a standard protocol for sending and receiving messages between email clients and servers.
When a user creates a meeting invitation in their email client, the MAPI application formats the message in the standard format and sends it to the recipient’s email server. The message contains detailed information about the meeting, including the date, time, location, and participants.
If the invitation recipient decides to accept the invitation, the MAPI application will send a response back to the meeting organizer. Likewise, if the recipient declines the invitation, a response message is sent back to the organizer.
MAPI also handles appointment reminders by issuing notifications to the user’s email client at a specified time before the meeting or appointment. These reminders can be configured by the user or by the email server administrator.
In summary, MAPI provides a standardized way for email clients and servers to send and receive meeting invitations and appointment reminders, simplifying the process for both users and administrators.
