Mastering Microsoft Lync Server 2010

An in-depth guide on the leading Unified Communications platform

Microsoft Lync Server 2010 maximizes communication capabilities in the workplace like no other Unified Communications (UC) solution. Written by experts who know Lync Server inside and out, this comprehensive guide shows you step by step how to administer the newest and most robust version of Lync Server. Along with clear and detailed instructions, learning is aided by exercise problems and real-world examples of established Lync Server environments. You'll gain the skills you need to effectively deploy Lync Server 2010 and be on your way to gaining all the benefits UC has to offer.

• Gets you up and running with Lync Server—whether you are migrating from Office Communications Server or new to Lync Server.
• Walks you through all of the essential stages for deploying Lync Server
• Shows integration with Microsoft Exchange Server and Microsoft SharePoint Server
• Demonstrates how to monitor, diagnose, and troubleshoot problems more efficiently

Mastering Lync Server 2010 is a must-have resource for anyone looking to manage all the various forms of communication from one user interface.

Nathan Winters is a Unified Communications Technical Specialist (TS) at Microsoft U.K. He has worked with some of the U.K.'s largest companies deploying Microsoft Exchange 2007 and 2010 and Office Communications Server 2007 and Lync 2010. In 2006, Nathan founded the Microsoft Messaging and Mobility User Group U.K. He is a four-time MVP for Exchange Server, a speaker at events in both the U.S. and U.K., and a published writer with leading industry resources such asWindows IT Pro magazine and Microsoft TechNet Magazine.

Keith Hanna, Microsoft Certified Master for Microsoft Office Communications Server (OCS), is a Senior Consultant with Microsoft Consulting Services. He has been working with OCS and Lync since before they launched and has been involved with some of the world's largest deployments. He also develops content for the Microsoft Lync Ignite training series with Microsoft TechNet and has contributed to the Lync Resource Kit.