Exam 70-665

PRO: Microsoft Lync Server 2010, Administrator

Published:	March 29, 2011
Language(s):	English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil)
Audience(s):	IT Professionals
Technology:	Microsoft Lync Server 2010
Type:	Non-Proctored Exam

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Audience Profile Candidates for this exam are IT and telecommunications professionals who design and plan solutions for unified communications. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience with Microsoft Lync Server 2010, Office Communications Server 2007, or Office Communications Server 2007 R2 and related technologies. In addition, candidates should be proficient with Windows Server Active Directory 2008, data networks, and telecommunications components that support the configuration of Communications Server 2010. Candidates should know how to design and plan solutions for Lync Server 2010 for end users, endpoint devices, telephony, audio/video and web conferences, security, and high availability. Candidates should be familiar with the requirements for integrating Lync Server 2010 with Microsoft Exchange Unified Messaging.

Credit Toward CertificationExam 70-665: PRO: Microsoft Lync Server 2010, Administrator: counts as credit toward the following certification(s): Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Microsoft Lync Server 2010 Administrator

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Microsoft Lync Server 2010 and Microsoft Office Communications Server Certification

Microsoft Unified Communications is a groundbreaking technology that provides the next generation of streamlined communications. Distinguish your skills and expertise on Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 or Microsoft Lync Server 2010 by earning a Microsoft Certification, and help employers improve communications and collaboration throughout their organizations.

Microsoft Lync Server 2010 is an integral part of the Microsoft "software-plus-services" cloud offering, Microsoft Office 365. Earning the Lync Server 2010 certification will distinguish you as skilled in the Microsoft cutting-edge cloud technologies.

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• Advanced Certifications

Lync Server Certification & Office Communications Server Overview

Microsoft Certifications for Office Communications Server 2007 R2 and Microsoft Lync Server 2010 help you make the most of the growing demand for improved communications. Help validate your expertise to perform as a lead IT professional and support more effective communication in an enterprise organization. Choose a certification path that relates to your current job role or your next career step.

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification

Confirm your in-depth technical knowledge and skill in using the features and functionality of key technology areas in Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 and Microsoft Lync Server 2010. This certification highlights your area of expertise and helps validate the knowledge and skills required to deploy and administer an enterprise communications environment with Office Communications Server 2007 R2.

• Get details and requirements for Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist certification

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification

The MCITP: Lync Server Administrator certification is appropriate for Microsoft Certified Professionals who have earned the MCTS on Lync Server 2010 certification. This MCITP certification helps demonstrate your professional expertise in using Microsoft Lync Server 2010 to excel in a specific job role, such as the lead administrator for messaging solutions within an enterprise organization.

• Find out how to become an MCITP on Lync Server

Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) program

Are you a highly skilled technical expert on Microsoft Lync Server 2010? Differentiate yourself as the technical expert. The MCM program helps the best professionals in the IT industry become even better. Whether you want to enhance and help validate your advanced skills or take your career to the next level, achieving an MCM certification will help differentiate you from others in the competitive ranks of senior IT professionals.

This unique program consists of three weeks of mandatory, hands-on training led by experts, and extensive written and lab-based testing. Candidates' practical product knowledge, technical acumen, knowledge of best practices, personal and professional stamina, and communication skills are constantly challenged as they work toward attaining this premier Microsoft technical certification.

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Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) certification

Help validate your ability to translate business problems into technology solutions. When you earn the Microsoft Certified Architect certification, you can be recognized by Microsoft and the IT industry worldwide as an expert who holds the highest level of professional certification from Microsoft.

• Learn about MCA certification

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Here are some fabulous links which would be useful in learning the Lync Server 2010.

Lync Server 2010 RTM - Resources (Training / Video / Tools)

How to Install Lync Server 2010

Lync Server 2010 Training Videos Available…

5- Install and Configure Lync Server 2010 Part3

Complete package of Microsoft Lync 2010 Training now available

Free Lync 2010 Self-Paced Training Videos Available

Deploying, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Lync Server 2010 Online / CBT Training Course

Microsoft Lync Server 2010 and Microsoft Office Communications Server Certification

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Download Microsoft Lync Server 2010

 Microsoft Lync Server 2010 system requirements

Lync 2010 (32-bit Client)

Lync 2010 (64-bit Client)

Exchange Server 2010

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The Microsoft Lync Server 2010, Planning Tool asks you a series of questions about your organization and the features that you are interested in. The planning tool will then use your answers to recommend a topology based on the tested Microsoft Lync Server 2010 user model. 

Microsoft Lync Server 2010, Planning Tool

Lync Server Tools

Welcome to the tools section of the technical library for Microsoft Lync Server 2010 communications software.

Lync Server 2010 offers instant messaging (IM), presence, conferencing, and telephony solutions that can support enterprise-level collaboration requirements.

Lync Server 2010 Logging Tool

Microsoft Lync Server 2010 Logging Tool integrates a range of logging and tracing functionality. It facilitates troubleshooting by capturing logging and tracing information from the product while the product is running. Logging Tool is installed with the Lync Server administrative tools. You can use Logging Tool to run debug sessions on any Lync Server server role.

To start Lync Server 2010 Logging Tool

Do one of the following:

• Open a command prompt (either Command Prompt, Windows PowerShell, or Lync Server Management Shell). Navigate to the folder where OCSLogger.exe is installed (by default, %ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Microsoft Lync Server 2010\Tracing), type OCSLogger.exe, and then pressEnter.
• On the Start menu, open the Run dialog box. Type the full path and file name, by default %ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Microsoft Lync Server 2010\Tracing\OCSLogger.exe) and then click OK.
• On the Start menu, click inside the Search box. Type OCSLogger.exe and then press Enter.

• Lync Server 2010 Logging Tool: Main 
• Lync Server 2010 Logging Tool: View Log Files 
• Lync Server 2010 Logging Tool: Analyze Log Files 
• Lync Server 2010 Logging Tool: Advanced Options 
• Lync Server 2010 Logging Tool: Edit Filters