Mastering Microsoft Lync Server 2013

  • 15h 24m
  • Keith Hanna, Nathan Winters
  • Sybex
  • 2013

Everything you need to know to get Lync 2013 up and running smoothly

As a Unified Communications (UC) technology, Lync allows you to keep track of your contacts' availability so you can communicate with anyone, anywhere, and at any time. With this hands-on book, you will learn how to administer the newest and most robust version of Lync Server in order to send an IM; start or join an audio, video, or web conference; or make a phone call through a familiar interface. Packed with real-world exercises throughout, this unique resource encourages you to learn from the best practices and deployments of others so that you can benefit from their experiences.

  • Walks you through designing and managing enterprise instant messaging and conferencing solutions
  • Details how to configure voicemail, enterprise voice, dual-forking, and VoIP
  • Teaches you how to automate management tasks
  • Shares invaluable advice for monitoring, diagnosing, and troubleshooting problems
  • Helps you understand SIP and authentication technologies

With Mastering Microsoft Lync Server 2013, you'll gain the skills you need to effectively deploy Lync Server 2013 and be on your way to gaining all the benefits UC has to offer.

About the Authors

Keith Hanna, Microsoft Certified Master at Microsoft Office Communications Server (OCS), is a Service Delivery Specialist at Microsoft U.K. focused on partner-led support offerings for Lync. He has been working with OCS and Lync since before they were launched, helping to design and deploy some of the largest worldwide installations in use today. He also helps develop content for the Microsoft Lync Ignite training series and has contributed to the Lync Resource Kit.

Nathan Winters is a Technical Solution Professional at Microsoft U.K. He has worked with some of the U.K.'s largest companies. He is a four-time MVP for Exchange Server, a speaker at events in both the U.S. and the U.K., and a published writer in leading industry resources such as Windows IT Pro and the MSExchange.org website. He is also the author of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013: Design, Deploy and Deliver.

In this Book

  • What's in Lync?
  • Standards and Protocols
  • Security
  • Clients
  • Planning Your Deployment
  • Installation
  • Migration and Upgrades
  • Introduction to PowerShell, the Lync Management Shell, and Regular Expressions
  • Role-Based Access Control
  • User Administration
  • Archiving and Monitoring
  • Troubleshooting
  • Getting Started with Voice
  • Call Admission Control
  • E911 and Location Information Services
  • Extended Voice Functionality
  • Exchange and SharePoint
  • Hybrid Deployments
  • Third-Party Integration
  • Mobility
  • Telephony Devices
SHOW MORE
FREE ACCESS