Endpoint Categories

Question 1

Optimize

Answer 1

Endpoints with this classification are required for connectivity for every M365 and O365 service. Optimize classified endpoints will account for approximately 75% of bandwidth, volume of data, and individual connections. Causes the most problems when there are disruptions to network performance.

Question 2

Allow

Answer 2

Endpoints with this classification are also required for for every M365 and O365 service, but differ from Optimize classified endpoints in that they are less problematic when there are disruptions to network performance.

Question 3

Default

Answer 3

Endpoints with this classification don’t require any specific optimization and can be treated the same as other traffic bound for locations on the Internet.