This five-day instructor-led course teaches students how to implement, maintain, and deploy Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2. This course covers the topologies supported by Office Communications Server 2007, as well as the designing, implementing, and troubleshooting of an Office Communications Server 2007 R2 solution. This includes implementing telephony, conferencing, and group chat solutions.

Module 1: Overview of Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Describes how you can use the Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 architecture, server roles, and considerations for deploying and configuring Office Communications Server 2007 R2.
Lessons

Lesson 1: Overview of the Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Architecture
Lesson 2: Server Roles for Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Infrastructure for Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Lesson 3: Designing and Configuring Active Directory and Network Infrastructure for Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Lesson 4: Designing and Configuring Protocol Support for Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Lab : Preparing Active Directory to Support an Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Exercise 1- Preparing the Active Directory Schema
Exercise 2 - Preparing the Active Directory Forest
Exercise 3 - Preparing the Active Directory Domain
Exercise 4 - Delegating Setup and Administrative Permissions
Lab : Implementing a Standard Edition Server
Exercise 1- Implementing a Standard Edition Server
Exercise 2 - Configuring Server Security by Using Certificates
Exercise 3 - Verifying Server Functionality
Exercise 4 - Configuring the Address Book Server

After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe the Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Architecture. Describe the Server Roles for Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Describe the Active Directory and Network Infrastructure considerations for Deploying Office Communications Server 2007 R2. Describe the protocol support for Office Communications Server 2007 R2. Understand the steps for the installation of Office Communications Server 2007 R2.

Module 2: Installing, Configuring and Supporting Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Clients
Describes the different clients used with Office Communications Server 2007 R2. The module also covers the different deployment methodologies for each of the clients and how users will access the enterprise solutions by using Office Communications Server 2007 R2 clients.
Lessons

Lesson 1: Exploring Clients Used by Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Lesson 2: Deploying Clients Utilized by Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Lesson 3: Configuring Clients Utilized by Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 through Group Policies
Lab : Implementing Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Clients
Exercise 1 - Configure Security for Office Communicator 2007 R2
Exercise 2- Deploy Office Communicator 2007 R2
Exercise 3- Implement Office Communicator 2007 R2
Exercise 4 - Configure Team Call

After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe the features of the clients used by the basic components of the Enterprise Office Communications Server 2007 R2. Describe the appropriate deployment methods for Office Communications Server 2007 R2 clients. Select appropriate client deployments methods based on the Office Communications Server 2007 R2 components utilized.

Module 3: Implementing and Deploying an Instant Messaging Solution by Using Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Describes how to deploy and implement an Office Communications Server 2007 R2 IM solution. The module also introduces the Active Directory design, network requirements, and security requirements that you must consider when planning your deployment. Finally, the module describes how to populate the Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Address Book service by using internal sources such as Active Directory distribution lists, or by using external sources such as public IM user accounts.
Lessons

Lesson 1: Overview of an Instant Messaging Solution Using Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Lesson 2: Exploring the Authentication, Focus, and Presence Features of Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Lesson 3: Configuring the Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Address Book
Lesson 4: Consolidating IM Clients (PIC)
Lab : Using IM and Presence Information
Exercise 1 - Deploying IM Clients
Exercise 2 - Configuring the Environment for IM
Exercise 3 - Sending an Instant Message

After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe the IM functionality that is available in Office Communications Server 2007 R2. Describe the Authentication, Focus, and Presence Features of Office Communications Server 2007 R2 server for an IM solution. Configure an Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Address Book. Describe Public IM Connectivity.

Module 4: Implementing Group Chat in Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Describes how the Group Chat client component is used within Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2. This module will also discuss how the client component, together with Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Group Chat Server, enables communication in real time with persistent content that is retained after a session ends. It allows for the instant exchange of business expertise across an organization and with external partners so that it is possible to maintain a continuous flow of information amongst project members.
Lessons

Lesson 1: Installing and Configuring Group Chat in Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Lesson 2: Installing and Configuring the Compliance Service
Lesson 3: Configuring Group Chat
Lesson 4: Troubleshooting Group Chat in Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Lab : Configuring and Implementing Group Chat
Exercise 1 - Install Group Chat
Exercise 2 - Configuring Group Chat through Group Chat Administration Tools
Exercise 3 - Install Group Chat Client
Exercise 4 - Create a Filter for Group Chat

After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe the different Topologies for Group Chat. Describe the Group Chat Server and component requirements. Identify the prerequisite requirements for installing Group Chat. Describe the deployment steps for Group Chat Server.

Module 5: Implementing and Deploying a Conferencing Solution by Using Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Describes the creation of both scheduled and unscheduled Web conferences by using the Microsoft Office Live Meeting Add-In for Microsoft Office Outlook 2007. This module will also cover the advantages of using on-premise Web conference to enable users to collaborate and share their data. Office Communications Server 2007 R2 also supports audio/video conferencing.
Lessons

Lesson 1: Overview of Conferencing Solutions Using Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Lesson 2: Overview of Components Used in an On-Premise Conferencing Solution Using Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Lesson 3: Configuring Client and User Related Settings for Conferencing Using Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Lesson 4: Understanding a Conference Life Cycle within Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Lesson 5: Establishing Federation for a Conferencing Solution Using Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Lab : Configuring and Deploying Conferencing Solutions
Exercise 1 - Scheduling a Web Conference
Exercise 2 - Establishing an Unscheduled Web Conference
Exercise 3 - Using Group Policies to Configure User and Meeting Policies

After completing this module, students will be able to: Schedule and collaborate with participants in an on-premise Web conference. Identify the required components to support an on-premise audio/video conferencing solution. Configure and create an unscheduled Web and audio/video conference. Identify the group policies that can be set for an on-premise conference.

Module 6: Implementing and Maintaining Telephony by Using Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Describes the basic components of an enterprise telephony solution, such as PSTN, PBX, telephony gateways, and endpoints, and considerations for implementing a secure telephony solution.
Lessons

Lesson 1: Introduction to the Components of a Telephony Solution
Lesson 2: Overview of the Integration of Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Telephony
Lesson 3: Configuring Deployment Topologies
Lesson 4: Overview of Enterprise Telephony Clients Deployment and Configuration
Lab : Implementing and Administering a Secure Telephony Solution
Exercise 1 - Designing an Office Communications Server Architecture for Tailspin Toys
Exercise 2 - Designing an Office Communications Server Architecture for World Wide Importers
Exercise 3 - Securing a Telephony Solution

After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe the features of the basic components used in a telephony solution. Describe the integration of Office Communications Server 2007 R2. Describe and configure the deployment topologies. Describe the Enterprise Client deployment and configuration.

Module 7: Planning and Deploying Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Enterprise Telephony Solutions
Describes a telephony solution that supports call control and call numbering functionalities. Call control includes basic call control and advanced call control such as inbound call options and call forwarding. Call numbering includes the normalization of phone numbers and the application of dial plans.
Lessons

Lesson 1: Overview of Enterprise Telephony Solution
Lesson 2: Overview of Routing in an Enterprise Telephony Solution
Lesson 3: Configuring the Enterprise Telephony Solution Components
Lesson 4: Overview of Protocol Monitoring in a Telephony Solution
Lab : Implementing an Office Communications Server 2007 Enterprise Telephony Solution
Exercise 1 - Configure Location Profiles
Exercise 2 - Create Phone Usage Records
Exercise 3 - Configure Routes
Exercise 4 - Using Route Helper to Check Enterprise Voice Configuration
Exercise 5 - Configure Enterprise Voice Policy
Exercise 6 - Configure User Phone Numbers

After completing this module, students will be able to: Schedule and collaborate with participants in an on-premise Web conference. Identify the required components to support an on-premise audio/video conferencing solution. Configure and create an unscheduled Web and audio/video conference. Identify the group policies that can be set for an on-premise conference.

Module 8: Additional Voice Applications for Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Describes the advanced options available to enterprise Office Communications R2 environments. This module discusses the Response Group Service and the Team-Call Group features. The Office Communicator 2007 R2 Attendant allows individuals performing reception or front desk functions to manage several calls simultaneously. The Call Delegation feature uses the Office Communicator 2007 R2 Attendant as the recipient for calls that a manager has delegated or forwarded to an assistant. The Office Communicator 2007 R2 Mobile client has substantial improvements over its predecessors, including the availability of a client for Java. The new Dial-In Conferencing functionality permits external users to participate in internal conferences.
Lessons

Lesson 1: Response Group Service
Lesson 2: Team-Call Group Feature
Lesson 3: Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Attendant and Call Delegation
Lesson 4: Single Number Reach for Office Communicator 2007 R2 Mobile
Lab : Additional Voice Applications for OCS 2007 R2
Exercise 1 - Install and Configure the Response Group
Exercise 2 - Configuring the Response Group
Exercise 3 - Test the Response Group Configuration
Exercise 4 - Configuring the OCS 2007 R2 Attendant

After completing this module, students will be able to: Deploy and configure the Response Group Service. Deploy and configure the Team-Call Group feature. Deploy and configure the Office Communicator 2007 R2 Attendant and Call Delegation. Describe the new features of Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 R2 Mobile.

Module 9: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Describes the features and steps you must take in order to protect your communications infrastructure against data loss. In addition, it is important to monitor server operations, protocols, and call flow to ensure that you can identify service-related performance and reliability issues before they start to affect users.
Lessons

Lesson 1: External Components Necessary for Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Lesson 2: Backing Up and Restoring Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Lesson 3: Monitoring Call Flow in Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Telephony Environment
Lab : Maintaining and Monitoring Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Exercise 1 - Backing Up and Restoring Office Communications Server
Exercise 2 - Monitoring Office Communications Server
Exercise 3 - Working with the Call Flow Monitoring Tools

After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe the external components necessary for Office Communications Server 2007 R2. Backup and restore Office Communications Server 2007 R2. Monitor Office Communications Server 2007 R2. Monitor call flow in an Office Communications Server 2007 R2 telephony environment.

Module 10: Compliance in Office Communications Server 2007 R2
The Archiving Server has changed with Office Communication Server 2007 R2—now it only maintains Instant Messages (IM) for compliance reasons. A new server role, the Monitoring Server, compiles and maintains information on Call Detail Records (CDR) and Quality of Experience (QoE) for legal and internal corporate compliance purposes. An understanding of how to deploy and configure the Archiving Server and Monitoring Server will enable you to take steps to ensure that your organization remains compliant.
Lessons

Lesson 1: Configuring the Archiving Service
Lesson 2: Configuring the Monitoring Service
Lab : Configure Archiving
Exercise 1 - Install and Configure the Archiving Server
Exercise 2 - Configuring Users for Archiving
Exercise 3 - Confirm Archiving

After completing this module, students will be able to: Install and configure the Archiving Server. Install and configure the Monitoring Server.
Module 11: Enterprise Deployment and Design Consideration for Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Careful planning prior to the deployment of Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 will allow for the maximization of the benefits that OCS 2007 R2 provides for the enterprise. In this module, we will examine the issues that should be taken into account by organizations prior to performing an installation.
Lessons

Lesson 1: Migration to Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Lesson 2: Planning to Deploy Office Communications Server 2007 R2
Lab : Planning a Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Deployment
Exercise 1 - Designing an Office Communications Server Architecture for Contoso
Exercise 2 - Designing an Office Communications Server Architecture for Tailspin
Exercise 3 - Designing an Office Communications Server Architecture for World Wide Importers
Exercise 4 - Installing and Using the OCS 2007 R2 Planning Tool

After completing this module, students will be able to: Explain the considerations surrounding a migration or co-existence strategy with Microsoft Live Communications Server 2005 SP1 or Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007. Plan for the deployment of OCS 2007 R2 Standard and Enterprise Edition.

After completing this course, you will be able to: Describe the functions and capabilities of Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2. Install, configure, and support Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Clients. Implement and deploy an Instant Messaging solution by using Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2. Implement and deploy a Group Chat solution by using Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2. Implement and deploy a Conferencing solution by using Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Implement and maintain Telephony by using Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2. Plan and deploy Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2. Configure advanced voice options for Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2. Monitor and troubleshoot Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2. Configure the Archiving and Monitoring Servers to maintain legal and internal corporate compliance within your organization. Describe Enterprise deployment and design considerations for Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2.