Unified Communications

• Deploy an Office Communications Server 2007 infrastructure


• Configure and test voice and telephony features within OCS 2007


• Be aware of the concepts of the rich presence model and rich presence information data format


• Investigate the capabilities of web conferencing within OCS 2007

Microsoft - Unified Communications  - Benefits

Other training providers rely heavily on lecture, self-testing and self-study.
Our approach is highly varied and interactive to keep your attention, promote teamwork, and reinforce knowledge gained through hands-on learning.
You will:
Be Immersed into a distraction-free environment - escaping your normal routine and focusing purely on learning.
Experience Accelerated Learning methods – designed to help you learn much more quickly, spend less time out of the office, and see returns from your investment straight away.
Be Measured through on-site exam testing - creating a complete feedback loop that ensures you understand the subject thoroughly.
With Firebrand Training, you will learn more.
This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes. Firebrand Training provides a guarantee of obtaining certification at the camp, but does not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification.







Microsoft - Unified Communications  - Curriculum
The course content is summarized below:

Introduction

• Introducing Microsoft Unified Communications


• Overview of Microsoft Office Communications server


• Installing and OCS architecture

Instant Messaging using OCS 2007

• Architecture of Instant Messaging


• Using the Microsoft Office Communicator client


• Rich Presence functionality within OCS 2007


• Functionality of enterprise instant messaging

Conferencing

• Standard on-premise conferencing


• Enterprise on-premise conferencing


• Categories of participants within on-premise conferencing


• Deployment of conferencing solutions


• Sharing documents in a web conference


• Using Microsoft Live meeting

Voice Architecture

• Telephony components within the PBX environment


• Introduction to Session Initiation Protocol


• Integration of OCS with PBX’s


• Using OCS telephony within the enterprise


• Signalling within a telephony environment


• Implementation considerations

Customising with OCS 2007

• Using presence controls with custom Windows applications


• Using presence controls with custom Web applications


• Automated agent applications


• RTC API and custom applications

Microsoft - Unified Communications  - Exam Track


This course is not primarily aimed at certification but is designed to prepare delegates for the 70-638 Configuring Microsoft OCS 2007 Certification exam.







Microsoft - Unified Communications  - What's Included
Course Materials

Each delegate will be provided with a manual that can be used as a post course resource.With Firebrand, you benefit from top-quality education in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so you can focus solely on your studies and certification goals.
You’ll get a robust set of course materials that cater to each of our three key individual learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinaesthetic-tactile) - critical for a successful learning experience.
And there's more. Along with daily lectures, exercises, and review sessions, you’ll also get:
Our Certification Programs include*

• Intensive Hands-on Training Utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)TM Delivery


• Comprehensive study materials and courseware - we adapt official curriculum to address the demands of accelerated learners


• Self-testing software and/or mock exam papers
  
• Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access


• Exam vouchers


• On site testing


• Accommodation, all meals, drinks and snacks


• Our Certification Guarantee - because we're sure you'll pass first time, if don’t pass your exams, come back to the course within a year and you only pay for accommodation and exam vouchers - everything else is free

* Please note:

• Our ISC(2) Cissp CBK Review program differs from normal course delivery. For more details, speak to us on 080 80 800 888.


• Exam vouchers for our (ISC)2 certifications need to be purchased directly from (ISC)2


• On site testing is not included in our Scrum, ISACA or PMI certifications

Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.
Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.
Examination Passing Policy
Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year.  Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.








Microsoft - Unified Communications  - Prerequisites
Knowledge of Microsoft server products, plus Exchange 2007 and Sharepoint are required for this course.We interview all applicants for the course on their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and general suitability. If you get through this screening process, it means you stand a great chance of passing.
Firebrand Training is an immersive training environment. You must be committed to the course. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.