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OCS R2 Site Resiliency
24 July 09 09:55 AM

Using backup and restoration procedures for site disaster recovery as described in the Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 documentation library topic Backup and Restoration , can entail some downtime for users. This white paper describes a Read More...

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Download free OCS R2 e-books, but be quick!
24 June 09 12:01 PM

For the next few days you can download free copies of some MS Press e-books on OCS 2007 R2.  Simply sign up for the Microsoft Press Book Connection Newsletter for notification of offers, register, and download the selection of the month. Programming Read More...

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Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Documentation
09 June 09 08:17 AM

The full documentation pack for OCS R2 is now available for download. The full set of Office Communications Server 2007 R2 documentation is contained in the download file named Communications_Server_2007_R2_Documentation.chm .  Selected, high-value Read More...

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OCS 2007 R2 Virtualisation Support
14 May 09 12:15 PM

We are pleased to announce official support for server virtualisation for Office Communications Server 2007 R2. We are introducing support for both a fully distributed virtualised topology across several hypervisors and for a single server virtualised Read More...

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Integrating Telephony with OCS R2
17 April 09 03:10 PM

Updated for OCS 2007 R2, this white paper covers everything you want to know about Voice Interoperability with OCS.  Topics include Media Gateways, IP-PBXs, SIP Trunking, PBX integration Scenarios, Standards Compliance, Integration Features and Migration Read More...

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Office Communications Server 2007 R2 VHD
01 April 09 07:54 AM

This download comes as a pre-configured VHD. This download enables you evaluate Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 for 60 days. Start evaluating Office Communications Server today. Office Communications Server 2007 R2 delivers streamlined Read More...

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Where to download OCS 2007 R2
04 February 09 02:03 AM

Today is the official launch of OCS 2007 R2 ( sign up for the Virtual Launch! ). What’s new? Streamlined Communications Call management capabilities let receptionists and team assistants take a large volume of incoming calls and quickly route them to Read More...

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BlackBerry Client for OCS 2007
10 September 08 09:22 PM

Research In Motion (RIM) have had a BlackBerry LCS client for some time, but in case you hadn't heard they have now released a client for OCS 2007. BlackBerry® Client for use with Microsoft® Office Communications Server 2007 allows you to engage Read More...

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OCS 2007 Video-conferencing Interoperability White Paper
10 September 08 09:11 PM

Office Communications Server 2007 is the first Microsoft product to combine enterprise-ready IM, presence, video-conferencing, web-conferencing, and VoIP telephony in one solution. In addition, OCS 2007 includes real-time videoconferencing solutions running Read More...

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Edge Planning Tool for OCS 2007
25 August 08 11:20 AM

Confused about Edge Server configuration and security? The best idea is to come to UNC316: Office Communications Server 2007 Security: Architecture and Edge Services with Derrick Buckley and Craig Pringle at Tech.Ed in Sydney next week :) But if you can't Read More...

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Designing Your Perimeter Network for Office Communications Server 2007 White Paper
17 July 08 09:12 AM

This paper answers questions about Office Communications Server 2007 with specific regard to its integration into the perimeter network (also known as DMZ, demilitarized zone, or screened subnet). The first section, “Commonly Asked Questions,” Read More...

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Office Communications Server 2007 VoIP Test Set
15 April 08 11:00 AM

Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 VoIP Test Set enables you to simulate a SIP endpoint to test connectivity. VoIP Test Set for Office Communications Server 2007 supports emulation of a SIP endpoint to test connectivity. Emulation options include Read More...

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How MSIT Deployed Office Communications Server 2007
14 March 08 07:47 AM

MSIT deployment of Office Communications Server 2007 and Office Communicator 2007 and Office Phone Experience Devices. By using a phased approach and an isolated pre-production environment, Microsoft IT successfully deployed Office Communications Server Read More...

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Help designing and planning your OCS deployment
08 March 08 09:26 AM

I've just designed a high-level OCS architecture for a large organisation, including IM/presence, conferencing, Enterprise Voice, external access (inc. conferencing/voice), federation and PIC. I have also discovered and included all of the relevant documentation Read More...

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Useful tools for working with OCS
08 February 08 07:43 AM

This week I've been asked a lot about what tools I use for designing and managing OCS platforms. Here are some recommendations: OCS Resource Kit tools - this is definitely the best collection of utilities available. My personal favourites from the Resource Read More...

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