Microsoft Course 7034 - Implementing Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005 (SP1) — A 4-Day Course

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Course Synopsis

The purpose of this non-MOC 4-day instructor-led course is to teach the fundamentals of Live Communications Server 2005 with Service Pack 1 in preparation for Exam 70-262: Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for IT Professionals who are responsible for implementing real-time collaboration and Live Communications Server, including installation, configuration, and administration.

Course Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have one or more of the following:

• Have a basic understanding of networking concepts
• Have general experience working with networking
• Have a basic experience of the Live Communications Server 2003 or Live Communications Server 2005 products

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Outline Course Contents

Introducing Live Communications Server 2005 with SP1

In this module, students will learn about key features and introductory concepts of real-time collaboration and Live Communications Server 2005.

• Introducing Real-Time Communications
• Introducing Live Communications Server
• Integrating LCS 2005 with Client Applications
• Identifying LCS 2005 with SP1 Server Roles
• Reviewing LCS 2005 with SP1 Topologies
• Identifying LCS 2005 with SP1 Deployment Scenarios

Deploying Live Communications Server 2005 with SP1

This module demonstrates how to install the Enterprise Edition version of Live Communications Server with SP1.

• Preparing Active Directory for a LCS 2005 with SP1 Enterprise Edition Deployment
• Preparing the Enterprise Edition Pool
• Installing LCS 2005 with SP1 Enterprise Edition
• Configuring LCS 2005 with SP1 Enterprise Edition

Deploying Live Communications Server 2005 with SP1 Standard Edition

This module demonstrates installation and configuration of the Standard Edition version of Live Communications Server with SP1.

• Preparing Active Directory for Standard Edition Deployment using the Command Line
• Installing LCS 2005 with SP1 Standard Edition using the Command Line
• Deploying LCS 2005 with SP1 Standard Edition in Child Domains

Administering Live Communications Server 2005 with SP1

This module describes the main administration tools for configuring and administering users and servers in Live Communications Server with SP1.

• Administering and Configuring LCS 2005 with SP1
• Enabling Cross-Domain Management of LCS 2005 with SP1

Deploying Microsoft Office Communicator 2005

This module explains Office Communicator 2005 in greater detail, including integration and configuration with Microsoft Office 2003, with PBS and with conference calling services.

• Introducing Office Communicator 2005
• Describing Usage Scenarios for Office Communicator 2005
• Integrating with Office 2003
• Integrating with Telephony Technology
• Automating Client Discovery
• Configuring Group Policies for Office Communicator 2005
• Customizing Office Communicator 2005
• Configuring Communicator Web Access

Installing an Access Proxy Server in Live Communications Server 2005 with SP1

This module covers installing and configuring an Access Proxy server which enables external connections by providing secure communications for both inbound and outbound traffic across Internet-facing firewalls.

• Introducing Access Proxy Server Role
• Identifying Access Proxy Deployment Considerations
• Deploying an Access Proxy Server on a Perimeter Network
• Configuring Access Proxy Network Settings

Implementing Remote User Access with Live Communications Server 2005 with SP1

This module describes how to implement remote user access for remote or roaming users to access Live Communications Servers from outside the intranet.

• Introducing Remote User Access
• Configuring Remote User Access on Access Proxy
• Implementing Internal Domain for Remote User Access

Implementing Federation in Live Communications Server 2005 with SP1

This module explains how to implement the new Enhanced Federation feature of Live Communications Server 2005 wit SP1.

• Introducing Access Proxy with Federation
• Identifying Federation Models
• Recommending Federation Deployment Options
• Configuring Access Proxy with Federation

Implementing Public Cloud Instant Messaging with Live Communications Server 2005 with SP1

This module demonstrates how to establish IM connectivity with users of public IM services providers.

• Introducing Public Instant Messaging Connectivity
• Identifying Public Instant Messaging Connectivity Deployment Considerations
• Configuring Access Proxy Server Settings for Public Instant Messaging Connectivity

Securing Live Communications Server 2005 with SP1

This module reviews security procedures for Live Communications Server 2005 with SP1.

• Introducing Security Implementation Procedures
• Identify Security Threats
• Securing Live Communications Server 2005 with SP1 Infrastructure
• Configuring Backup and Recovery Procedures
• Mission Critical BI

Implementing the Address Book Service on LCS2005 with SP1

This module explains how to implement the features of the Address Book Service.

• Introducing the Address Book Service
• Describing Client and Address Book Service Interaction
• Describing the Supported Address Book Topologies
• Planning the Address Book Service Deployment
• Deploying Address Book Service
• Configuring and Administering the Address Book Service

Archiving Messages with Live Communications Server 2005 with SP1

This module reviews the archiving service tools of Live Communications Server 2005.

• Introducing the Archiving Service
• Planning the LCS 2005 with SP1 Archiving Service
• Deploying the Archiving Service
• Configuring LCS 2005 with SP1 Archive Settings

Upgrading From Live Communications Server 2003 to LCS 2005 with SP1

This module provides an overview of the upgrade strategies and describes how to match the appropriate strategy to a current Live Communications Server infrastructure.

• Introducing the Live Communications Server Upgrade Process
• Performing a Side-by-Side Migration
• Performing an In-Place Upgrade
• Upgrading to Live Communications Server Archiving Service

Troubleshooting Live Communications Server 2005 with SP1

This module covers the tools to troubleshoot and fix Live Communications Server communication and configuration issues.

• Describing Session Initiation Protocol and the Sign-In Process
• Tracing Server and Client Side Operations
• Using Resource Kit Tools
• Troubleshooting Authentication Issues
• Interpreting Performance Counters and Errors