Today the Microsoft Lync Server 2010 documentation team released an update to the technical library, which includes a backup and restoration guide, additional wildcard certificate support information, guidance for configuring federation support for Lync...

This is no joke, it really is simple to set up a network inter-site policy. Which is good, because as you'll see jokes aren't exactly our strong point.

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The CsRgsHolidaySet cmdlets, and this haiku, are practically perfect in every way.

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This video guides you through the process of adding an edge server to an existing Lync Server 2010 deployment using topology builder. Check it out at: Topology Builder: Add an Edge Server . Lync Server Resources Lync Server 2010 documentation...

Only a true Jedi master knew the meaning of the CsLisLocation cmdlets,,,until the true Lync Server PowerShell haiku master shared the secret. (Okay, it wasn't really a secret, just a little mysterious.)

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Microsoft Lync Server 2010 provides a new Enterprise Voice functionality called Malicious Call Tracing . In this blog post and accompanying video, I’ll show you how to enable this feature, report a malicious call, and locate evidence of a malicious...

Troubleshooting can be one of the most challenging tasks that an administrator, systems engineer, or other information technology professional can undertake. The key to troubleshooting is an in-depth understanding of how something is supposed to work...

Make sure your device updates work properly, especially on Friday the 13th. How do you do that? Well, you can start by reading this haiku about the Clear-CsDeviceUpdateFile cmdlet.

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You can read a Lync Server PowerShell haiku, and run the Test-CsVoiceUser cmdlet, any day of the week. Even when you're not sure what day it actually is.

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The Microsoft Exchange Server Integration white paper is now available in the Microsoft Download Center. The purpose of this white paper is to introduce you to some of the new client features that are available when Microsoft Lync Server 2010 is integrated...

Brighten up your day with a haiku and the Get-CsNetworkInterface cmdlet.

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This video guides you through the process of setting up the first pool in a Lync Server 2010 deployment using topology builder. Check it out at: Topology Builder: Create Your First Pool . Lync Server Resources Lync Server 2010 documentation in...

This article highlights the ways in which Microsoft Lync Server 2010 Monitoring/Archiving server improves data transmission using Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ). Authors : Weiming Shen, Xu Liu, and Clark Chen Publication date : May 2011 Product...

Here at the Lync Server PowerShell blog, we’ve been providing you with as much information as we can on using the Windows PowerShell cmdlets that ship with Microsoft Lync Server. We have a full all-in-one list of cmdlet descriptions ; we have a...

The CsExternalAccessPolicy cmdlets: Approved for all ages.

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Today the Lync Team is excited to announce the availability of Lync Updates on Microsoft Update. Author: Puja Gomber Publication date: May 10, 2011 Product version: Lync 2010 For the first time, Lync Server and Client updates are now available...

Even the Lone Ranger was late sometimes. But he always came through in the end, just like the Update-CsUserDatabase cmdlet.

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If you are having problems with Archiving Server, it is recommended that you use the following process to try and troubleshoot these problems. Authors : Weiming Shen, Xu Liu, and Clark Chen Publication date : May 2011 Product version : Lync Server...

Configure your Call Park application, then send this haiku to ten of your friends.

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This video guides you through more detailed decisions around your supported user population and requirements in preparation for importing your data into Topology Builder. Check it out: Lync Server Planning Tool: Part 2 - Prepare Data for Import into Topology...

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by reading a haiku and configuring some Edge Servers.

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This video helps get you started using the Lync Server Planning Tool to design sites and create your topology. Check it out. Lync Server Planning Tool: Part 1 - Design a Site and Create a Topology Lync Server Resources Lync Server 2010 documentation...

In this article we spell out in black-and-white -- and some color -- how conferencing directories work. In a general sort of way.

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If you want to integrate an Avaya S8300 Communications Manager with the Microsoft® Lync™ Server 2010 communications software, you need to establish a Direct SIP connection between the two. This document provides a step-by-step guide for configuring...

Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) plays an important role in the Microsoft Lync Server 2010 Monitoring/Archiving server infrastructure: in a distributed network environment, MSMQ is used to transmit data from agents located on other servers (such as Front...