Mastering Microsoft Lync Server 2013 - Softcover

Hanna, Keith; Winters, Nathan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118521323 ISBN 13: 9781118521328

Publisher: Sybex, 2013

Synopsis

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 this title

From the Back Cover

Configure and Manage Lync for Your Enterprise

Want to simplify the implementation of Unified Communications (UC) across your company? You can, with Microsoft Lync Server 2013 and this practical, point-by-point guide. The book covers everything you need to know to get Lync up and running smoothly, from installation, security, and maintenance to setting up in the cloud, on mobile devices, and on site. You'll learn how to deploy hybrid solutions, configure enterprise Voice, integrate with Exchange and SharePoint—and ultimately enjoy all the benefits that effective UC with Lync has to offer.

Coverage includes:

• Mastering Lync fundamentals such as administration and troubleshooting tools, planning, and installation
• Applying best practices for deployment and security
• Using the Lync Management Shell
• Configuring Lync for mobile devices
• Coordinating video chats, web conferences, VoIP, IM, and social media
• Getting started with Voice and extending Voice functionality
• Deploying hybrid cloud/onsite configurations with Lync Online and Hybrid Voice
• Deploying and configuring Persistent Chat
• Integrating with Exchange, SharePoint®, and third parties

Plan, Install, Configure, and Troubleshoot Microsoft Lync Server 2013

Migrate Painlessly from OCS R2 or Earlier Versions of Lync

Understand Lync Online Hybrid Voice and How to Deploy It

Deploy Lync with High Availability

Master Persistent Chat for Local or Global Work Groups

Learn from Real-World Examples of Established Lync Deployments

About the Author

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sybex
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1118521323
• ISBN 13: 9781118521328
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 888