50009 - Implementing Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005

The purpose of this four-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.

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Explain what real-time communications means
• Explain what LCS 2005 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) is
• Describe the integration options for LCS 2005 with SP1
• Describe the server roles used in LCS 2005 with SP1
• Prepare Active Directory for the deployment of LCS 2005 with SP1 Enterprise Edition
• Prepare the Enterprise Edition pool for an LCS 2005 with SP1 Enterprise Edition deployment
• Install LCS 2005 with SP1 Enterprise Edition
• Configure LCS 2005 with SP1 Enterprise Edition for client access
• Use command-line tools to prepare Active Directory for the deployment of LCS 2005 with SP1 Standard Edition
• Use command-line tools to install and activate LCS 2005 with SP1 Standard Edition
• Install LCS 2005 with SP1 Standard Edition in a child domain
• Describe the facilities in Microsoft Office Communicator 2005
• Describe the ways in which Office Communicator 2005 can be used
• Explain how Office Communicator 2005 integrates with Microsoft Office 2003
• Explain how Office Communicator 2005 integrates with telephony systems and applications
• Automate the process of client discovery
• Configure group policy for Office Communicator 2005
• Customise Office Communicator 2005 settings
• Configure Communicator Web Access
• Describe concepts, features, and topologies of an Access Proxy server
• List the requirements and recommendations for an Access Proxy server deployment
• Deploy an Access Proxy server into an existing LCS 2005 with SP1 environment
• Configure Access Proxy server network settings
• Describe concepts, features, and topologies of a Remote User Access implementation
• Explain how to configure an Access Proxy server for Remote User Access capabilities
• Prepare the internal domain for Remote User Access
• Describe the concepts, features, and topology of an Access Proxy server that supports federation
• Explain the federation deployment scenarios
• List the requirements and recommendations for enabling federation on an Access Proxy
• Configure federation on an Access Proxy server
• Describe concepts, features, and topologies of an Access Proxy server with Public Instant Messaging Connectivity (PlC)
• List the requirements and recommendations for an Access Proxy server with PlC deployment
• Configure Access Proxy server settings for PlC
• Describe the concepts, features, and methods for implementing and securing an LCS 2005 with SP1 infrastructure
• Identify the potential threats to an LCS 2005 with SP1 implementation
• Explain how to secure an LCS 2005 with SP1 environment
• Configure backup and recovery processes
• Describe the Address Book Service
• List the components of the Address Book Service
• List the Address Book Service dependencies
• Describe the Archiving service
• Plan the LCS 2005 with SP1 Archiving service
• Deploy the Archiving service
• Configure the LCS 2005 SP1 Archiving settings
• Manage archived messages in Microsoft SQL Server
• Describe the LCS upgrade process
• Perform a side-by-side migration
• Perform an in-place upgrade
• Describe session initiation protocol and the sign-in process
• Trace server and client side operations
• Use resource kit tools
• Troubleshoot authentication issues
• Interpret performance counters and errors

Module 1: 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.

Lessons
• 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

Module 2: Deploying Live Communications Server 2005 with SP1
This module demonstrates how to install the Enterprise Edition version of Live Communications Server with SP1.

Lessons
• 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
• Lab

Module 3: 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.

Lessons
• 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
• Lab

Module 4: 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.

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

Module 5: 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.

Lessons
• 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
• Customising Office Communicator 2005
• Configuring Communicator Web Access
• Lab

Module 6: 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.

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

Module 7: 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.

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

Module 8: 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.

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

Module 9: 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.

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

Module 10: Securing Live Communications Server 2005 with SP1
This module reviews security procedures for Live Communications Server 2005 with SP1.

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

Module 11: Implementing the Address Book Service on LCS2005 with SP1
This module explains how to implement the features of the Address Book Service.

Lessons
• 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
• Lab

Module 12: Archiving Messages with Live Communications Server 2005 with SP1
This module reviews the archiving service tools of Live Communications Server 2005.

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

Module 13: 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.

Lessons
• 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
• Lab

Module 14: Troubleshooting Live Communications Server 2005 with SP1
This module covers the tools to troubleshoot and fix Live Communications Server communication and configuration issues.

Lessons
• 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
• Lab

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

Before attending this course students must:

• 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