How to Cheat at Administering Office Communications Server 2007 [Paperback]

Anthony Piltzecker (Technical Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1597492124 | ISBN-13: 978-1597492126 | Publication Date: February 12, 2008 | Edition: 1

Microsoft Office Communications Server (OCS) 2007 is Microsoft's latest version of Live Communications Server 2005. The product provides management for all synchronous communications that takes place in real time. This includes instant messaging (IM), Voice over IP (VoIP), and audio conferencing and videoconferencing. It will work with your company's existing telecommunications systems without major hardware upgrades. This means your business can deploy advanced VoIP and conferencing without tearing out its preexisting legacy telephone network.
How to Cheat at Administering Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 provides the busy system administrator with any easy-to-access reference that provides step-by-step instructions on how to install, configure, manage and troubleshoot Communicator across the network. It is the perfect tool for those who simply need to complete a task without reading through lots of theory and principles.

. Get Inside Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007
Learn what's new in OCS 2007, compare the previous editions, understand OCS 2007 server roles, plan an OCS 2007 installation.
. Install the First OCS 2007 Front-End Server
Address the prerequisites, prepare active directory, install and configure OCS 2007 Enterprise Edition, and verify the installation summary.
. Configure the Edge Server
Install the Edge Server, work with certificates, deal with security issues, and test the Edge Server.
. Configure the Mediation Server
Install the Configuration Server, configure dialing rules, configure users for voice functionality, and test voice functionality.
. Configure Archiving
Address compliance requirements, understand archiving topology, and install the Archiving Server.
. Configure Conference Servers
Understand on-premises conferencing, use on-premises conferencing, understand Microsoft RoundTable, and install conferencing.
. Integrate OCS with PBX and IP-PBX Systems
Use a gateway, configure Cisco CallManager as a Gateway, and understand CSTA/SIP gateways.
. Integrate OCS with Exchange 2007 Unified Messaging
Master Exchange 2007 Unified Messaging and architecture, Configure Exchange 2007 UM, and Combine OCS with Exchange 2007 UM.
. Upgrade to Office Communications Server 2007
Plan your migration from LCS 2005 to OCS 2007, upgrade perimeter servers, upgrade director servers, upgrade front-end servers, perform user migration, and remove LCS 2005 from the network environment.

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About the Author

Tony Piltzecker (CISSP, MCSE, CCNA, CCVP, Check Point CCSA, Citrix CCA), is an independent consultant based in Boston, MA. Tony's specialties include network security design, Microsoft operating system and applications architecture, as well as Cisco IP Telephony implementations. Tony's background includes positions as Systems Practice Manager for Presidio Networked Solutions, IT Manager for SynQor Inc, Network Architect for Planning Systems, Inc, and Senior Networking Consultant with Integrated Information Systems. Along with his various certifications, Tony holds a bachelor's degree in business administration.

Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Syngress; 1 edition (February 12, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1597492124
• ISBN-13: 978-1597492126
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,449,040 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible, June 14, 2008

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Arthur Jay Brummett - See all my reviews
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This book is a waste of money. After working with LCS since 2003 all the way up to OCS, I have found this book to be wrong for so many reasons. There is a point in the book that talks about adding 4 network adaptors, three on the same subnet. That alone is reason to avoid this book. I worked at MS and this is completely not supported.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, January 17, 2010

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Wheter your a rookie or advanced on OCS this book can do lots for you!

4.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction, August 11, 2008

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Justin M. James "J.Ja" (Columbia, SC) - See all my reviews
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This book is a good introduction to Office Communications Server 2007. Like many books of this nature, it really does not deviate from things that you could not learn by spending a few hours with the official documentation, but the information presented is in a good format and well written. A word of note, huge portions of this book are completely useless, just re-statements of various features and "oh my goodness, this product is so awesome!" hyperbole. This book really sticks to the basics, and does not talk much about details, troubleshooting, etc. If you just want a quickie "this is what it is, and how to set it up in a typical environment" book, this is a good choice. If you want something deeper, skip this one.

J.Ja