Getting Started with Microsoft Lync Server 2013: Everything you need for understanding and working with Lync 2013 in a fast-paced manner

Fabrizio Volpe

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3.6 (9 Ratings)

eBook Jul 2013 122 pages 1st Edition

Fabrizio Volpe

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3.6 (9 Ratings)

eBook Jul 2013 122 pages 1st Edition

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Understand and deliver the top required features such as Enterprise Voice, Persistent Chat, and mobility with step-by-step guides
Deploy a working environment applying load balancing and fault tolerant solutions
Create a collaborative space around the user’s needs, containing all the information and document history using the Persistent Chat Server

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Lync 2013 is a product that enables users to IM, and have audio and video conferences, including multi-party video. The mobile client permits the use of all the features in every device with an access-from-everywhere logic. The company’s Active Directory users, SharePoint documents, and Exchange objects integrate with Lync to deliver most of the advanced features. Getting Started with Microsoft Lync Server 2013 will give you all the relevant information you need to enable voice features, select the best Lync client in different scenarios, make your Lync services available to the external users, empower the collaborative environment of Persistent Chat Server rooms, and to build an affordable unified communication system. Getting Started with Microsoft Lync Server 2013 will explore all the concepts you need to administer and plan a Lync 2013 environment in a short time, explaining the background mechanisms of the system.It begins with the deployment of a Lync frontend and SQL mirroring solution, including all the requirements and tips clearly laid out. It proceeds with the Front End pairing, mobility, and mediation server deployment with media bypass. It covers a core chapter about Enterprise Voice with a closing part on Persistent Chat and on clients with their characteristics. Getting Started with Microsoft Lync Server 2013 will give you all the relevant information you need to enable voice features, and will help to select the best Lync client in different scenarios.

Who is this book for?

Getting Started with Microsoft Lync Server 2013 is a starting point for system administrators, IT pros, unified communication technicians, and decision makers in companies or in the consultancy business. For people who have never managed Lync (or a U.C. product), the book will guide you through the basic concepts and mistakes. If you are already managing a Lync deployment you will find important explanations and ideas put together in a single text. If your work requires evaluating a Lync project this book offers parameters and suggestions to plan a project to deliver the best results.

What you will learn

Install a Lync 2013 Enterprise Pool with SQL mirroring
Make Lync available to external users in a secure manner with reverse proxy and Edge
Install and optimize the mediation server role
Get started with Enterprise Voice and user phone numbers
Organize Voice Policies, PSTN Usage Records, and Voice Routes
Deploy a Persistent Chat Server with categories, chat rooms, and privacy
Select the best available client for the different usage scenarios

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Andrew Price Aug 29, 2013

I was recently approached by Packt Publishing about reviewing a new book called "Getting Started with Microsoft Lync Server 2013 written by Fabrizio Volpe" Before agreeing to write this review for Packt Publishing, I approached Fabrizo by Twitter to make sure he was happy for me to write a review.So the title, Getting Started with Microsoft Lync Server 2013? The title explains exactly what the book is about and is based on a Microsoft Lync Enterprise Pool deployment with SQL Witness and Office Web Apps. . Matt Landis written a ebook called "Microsoft Lync Server 2013 Step by Step for Anyone" and I have read through both Matt's and Fabrizio's books and Fabrizo book is well written covering all the basics with in depth information and I believe it is a good follow on to Matt Landis ebook with more details. When reading through the book it helped me address an issue I was dealing with at a customer site, so would say its very much worth a read if your new to Lync or currently studying Lync in more depth.So whats inside?The book contains 7 Chapters covering the following*Chapter 1 - Installing a Lync 2013 Enterprise Pool*Chapter 2 - Understanding Front End Pooling*Chapter 3 - Deploying Lync Mobility*Chapter 4 - Introducing the Lync Mediation Server*Chapter 5 - Getting Started with Lync Enterprise Voice*Chapter 6 - Deploying Persistent Chat Server*Chapter 7 - Choosing Lync 2013 ClientsAbout the AuthorFabrizo Volpe contributes a lot to the Lync Community via his blog and Youtube Channel so if you have come across them before. Check them out and you can also follow Fabrizio on twitter Blog: [...] Youtube: [...]So go and get your copy now from Packt Publishing or Amazon. I will be purchasing a dead tree copy to add to my collection of Technical References.Regards

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Richard Brynteson Aug 29, 2013

So over the past year I have gotten all sorts of random requests to review books, blog posts and all sorts of random content. Typically I just ignore the requests and move on with my day but a couple weeks ago I said yes to reviewing ¡°Getting Started with Microsoft Lync Server 2013¡å by Fabrizio Volpe.There are a few things in particular that I like about this book. First, the book isn¡¯t written as a ¡°formal book¡± but rather it reads like a really long blog post ¨C or a series of blog posts. I like that writing style as typically it is easier to read and relate to the author. Second, this book does a better job than TechNet does on the actual install process. Although TechNet has gotten better over the past few years I feel like they 1) fail to include screenshots when they should 2) assume you are creating a 12 server enterprise pool all the time. Lastly, this book does a nice job of including the correct references to TechNet and other MVP blog posts where necessary.So in conclusion, if you are new to Lync and need a book to help walk you through a lab deployment or understand the basics of the product, this book will certainly help you with that.NOTE: I wasn't paid or compensated for this review other than a copy of the eBook to review.

John M. Weber Aug 14, 2013

Packt Publishing asked me to review the book. I got access to the book for the review. I received no monetary compensation for my time or the review. For details, see this link:[...]

Paul Flatt Aug 27, 2013

I was recently privileged to be selected to review the above titled book written by Fabrizio Volpe.This book is a great way to start to learn the intricacies of Microsoft Lync 2013, and the author has written a clear and concise publication that provides most of the basic information.There is a good walkthrough on how to install Microsoft Lync into an environment, along with details on how to configure the various roles within Lync (Enterprise Voice, Front End Pairing, Persistent Chat, and Mobility).This book, however, is not an in-depth publication and it is really aimed at those getting started on their Lync journey, rather than someone who wants to deep-dive into Lync.Overall I think this is a great book, and hope that Fabrizio writes more in the future.** Please note that I was asked to review this book by Packt Publishing, but have received no compensation for doing so.

Kuberadev Aug 30, 2013

Getting Started with Microsoft Lync Server 2013 is a for people who just start learning Lync, it is a simple, clear explanation some of the fundamentals of Lync.If you just started learn this technology, this a book for you!In 7 chapters you will not have deep dive in some topics, but you will have understanding How, Why and stepshow to accomplish SUCCESSFUL implementation.I am still reading this book, I will add more info soon.

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