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Does Outlook need installed on database server for xp_sendmail to work

I have been asked if outlook needs installed on database server for outlook to work?   Can someone help..
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You need some mapi client for XP_Send_Mail

However you can use msdb.dbo.sp_send_dbmail to accomplish your task.
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Sql 2000 is currently installed we now have outlook 2013, network admin is asking if outlook need installed on database server.   I am not sure 2000 support  send_dbmail?
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Thanks...im just a small fish in the pond.  They have been told over and over for years.