Module 1: Introduction to Live Communications Server 2003
Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2003, Standard Edition, is a manageable and extensible instant messaging (IM) server that provides a real-time collaboration solution. It uses protocols, such as the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), SIP Instant Messaging and Presence Leveraging Extensions (SIMPLE), and Real-Time Transport Protocol (RTP).
Windows Messenger 5.0 is the client application that is used to connect to Live Communications Server.
This module addresses the design goals and features of Live Communications Server. It also describes the features of Windows Messenger 5.0 and explains its business needs.
Lessons
Introduction to Real-Time Collaboration
Introduction to Live Communications Server
Introduction to Windows Messenger 5.0
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the features of real-time technology
Describe the design goals and features of Live Communications
Server
Describe the features of Windows Messenger 5.0
Module 2: Deployment Considerations
Before you engage in enterprise-wide deployment of Live Communications, you must prepare a deployment plan. This module describes how to plan the implementation of the Live Communications infrastructure.
Lessons
Planning Deployment of Windows Messenger 5.0
Server Roles and Topologies
Groups, Accounts, and Security
Certificate Requirements
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Consider important factors when planning a deployment
strategy for Microsoft Windows Messenger 5.0
Consider server roles and topology options when planning
a deployment strategy for Live Communications Server
Consider groups, service accounts, and security options
when planning a deployment strategy for Live Communications Server
Explain the certificate requirements for deploying Live Communications
Module 3: Installation
You can implement a Live Communications Server environment using the Live Communications Server Setup Wizard or installer files. This module describes both methods in detail.
Lessons
Using the Live Communications Server Setup Wizard
Using the Installer Files
Using Rtcsrv.msi
Practicle experience
Identifying the Locations to Run the Preparation Tasks
Hands On:Installing Live Communications Home Server
Preparing the Forest Root for Live Communications Installation
Preparing the Domains for Live Communications Installation
Installing the Home Server Using RTCSRV.MSI
Installing the Home Server Using Server Setup Wizard
Verifying the Installation of the Home Server
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Install a Live Communications Server using the Live
Communications Server Setup Wizard
Install components required for implementing a Live
Communications environment using installer files
Describe the steps to install a Live Communications
Server using the Rtcsrv.msi file
Module 4: Implementing a Live Communications Server 2003 Environment
This module covers the procedures to implement a Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2003 environment.
Lessons
Configuring a Live Communications Server 2003 Environment
Installing and Configuring Windows Messenger 5.0
Hands On: Deploying a Multiple-Domain, Single-Forest LiveCommunications Topology
Verifying the presence of Enterprise Certification Authority
Certificates
Manually Requesting Certificates Using the Certificates MMC
Specifying the SIP Domain
Enabling Remote Administration
Configuring the Home Server
Installing the Admin Tools
Creating a Domain User
Installing Windows Messenger 5.0
Configuring Windows Messenger 5.0 to Use TCP
Configuring Windows Messenger 5.0 to Use TLS Authentication
Installing the Front-End Server Using Server Setup Wizard
Requesting a TLS Certificate
Configuring the DNS Records
Logging on to the Home Server Using Front-End Server
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Configure home servers
Configure front-end servers
Configure users for Live Communications Server
Install and configure Microsoft Windows Messenger version 5.0
Module 5: Deploying the Live Communications IM Archiving Service
In a Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2003 environment, customers can archive instant messaging (IM) sessions by using the Live Communications IM Archiving Service. After you deploy the Live Communications IM Archiving Service, you can store the content of instant messages in a Microsoft SQL Server database.
This module covers the concepts and procedures to deploy the Live Communications IM Archiving Service.
Lessons
Setting Up the Live Communications IM Archiving Service
Hands On: Installing and Configuring IM Archiving
Installing Message Queuing
Installing SQL Server 2000 with Service Pack 3
Installing Live Communications IM Archiving Service
Installing Live Communications IM Archiving Agent
Archiving and Viewing a Conversation
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Set up the Live Communications IM Archiving Service
Module 6: Performing the Backup and Restore Operations
This module describes how to perform backup and restore operations on the Home Server database.
Lessons
User Services Data Backup
Identifying the Topology for Data Recovery Hands On: Backing Up and Restoring User Information on the Live Communications Server
Backing Up User Contact Information
Performing Failover Recovery
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the tools used to back up the Home Server.
Describe the topology for data recovery.
Module 7: Exchange IM Migration
Microsoft Exchange 2000 was among the first enterprise Instant Messaging (IM) services launched in the market. The Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family of operating systems and the standards-based Live Communications Server allow communications between users in a real-time basis. Live Communications Server helps organizations capture the value of IM as a communications medium, while retaining system integrity through encryption, authentication, and logging. This module explains the benefits, strategies, and steps to migrate from Exchange IM to Live Communications Server.
Lessons
Overview of Migration
Immediate Migration Without Importing User Contacts and
Permissions
Immediate Migration With Importing User Contacts and
Permissions
Hands On: Migrating Users from Exchange Server 2000 to Live Communications Server
Migrating Users Without Importing User Contacts and Permissions
Migrating Users With Importing User Contacts and Permissions
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the basic concepts and strategies for migration
from Exchange IM to Live Communications Server.
Describe the process for immediate migration without importing
user contacts and permissions.
Describe the process for immediate migration with importing
user contacts and permissions.