This is the industry's most comprehensive, realistic, and useful guide to Microsoft Lync Server 2010. It brings together "in-the-trenches" guidance for all facets of planning, integration, deployment, and administration, from expert consultants who've spent years implementing Microsoft Unified Communications solutions.

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The authors first introduce Microsoft Lync Server 2010 and show how it represents a powerful leap beyond earlier unified communications platforms. They systematically cover every form of communication Lync Server can manage, including IP voice, instant messaging, audio/video conferencing, web conferencing, and more. You'll find expert guidance on planning infrastructure, managing day-to-day operations, enforcing security, troubleshooting problems, and many other crucial topics.

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Drawing on their extensive experience, the authors combine theory, step-by-step configuration instructions, and best practices from real enterprise environments. They identify common mistakes and present proven solutions and workarounds. Simply put, this book tells you what works-and shows you how to make it work.

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• Plan and manage server roles, including Front End, Edge, Monitoring, Archiving, and Director roles
• Understand Lync Server integration with Active Directory, DNS, certificates, and SQL Server
• Manage Lync Server through the Lync Server management shell and Microsoft Systems Center Operations Manager
• Migrate smoothly from OCS 2007, 2007 R2, or Live Communications Server
• Utilize Lync Server's new enterprise voice and audio conferencing features
• Use Lync Server with your PBX, as a PBX replacement, or in your call center
• Integrate presence into SharePoint pages or Exchange/Outlook web applications
• Build custom solutions with the new Unified Communications Managed API
• Deploy new Lync Server client software, including Mac, mobile, and browser/Silverlight clients
• Integrate headsets, handsets, webcams, and conference room phones
• Use the new virtualization policy to simplify deployment