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Q. What happens when you use a CX300 aka "Oak" device with OCS 2007 R1?
The CX300 is a fantastic device which enhances upon the functionality delivered by the USB "Catalina" device, specifically by extending the hard buttons available (numerical keys, call transfer, on-hold etc.) However I have many a time broached...
Posted 17 Mar 2010 by Adam Jacobs | with no comments
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My article is up on Microsoft "Next Hop"
Next Hop is a Microsoft TechNet portal dedicated to Unified Communications, specifically Office Communications Server. Articles are written by the Microsoft product groups, experienced field engineers, MVPs and in this case ME! I asked (begged) if Dr...
Posted 24 Feb 2010 by Adam Jacobs | 1 comment(s)
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Video: How Microsoft IT deployed Unified Communications
Check out an interesting video on how Microsoft's own IT department deployed Office Communications Server 2007 R2 and views from key members of staff. The post-UC views expressed within the video are definately shared by the organisation I work for...
Posted 16 Feb 2010 by Adam Jacobs | with no comments
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Microsoft IT cuts telelphony costs by deploying OCS 2007 R2 (bet they got a good deal on their CALs!)
Deploying OCS definitely delivers cost benefits, R2 specifically offers an in-built conference bridge service - many enterprise spend £1,000's on managed offerings. Brett Johnson explains how MS UK saved in excess of £3.5 in one year!...
Posted 26 Jan 2010 by Adam Jacobs | with no comments
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January 2010 Office Communications Server 2007 R2 updates
Client updates: Communicator 2007 R2 cumulative update: January 2010 here Server updates: Office Communications Server 2007 R2 cumulative update: January 2010 here Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Administrative Tools cumulative update: January 2010...
Posted 12 Jan 2010 by Adam Jacobs | with no comments
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Existing "Remote Call Control" deployments will still be supported in OCS 2010
During recent discussions with a number of individuals within the OCS product group I have been told that "Remote Call Control" (RCC) will not be available beyond the current 2007 R2 release. When I asked why I was told that it was "a feature...
Posted 9 Dec 2009 by Adam Jacobs | with no comments
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Enabling OCS 2007 R2 presence within Exchange 2010 OWA
Brett Johnson has posted a "how-to" guide on enabling Communicator presence within Exchange 2010 OWA, interestingly a local installation of the client is not required (comms is carried by OCS web services). Source: here
Posted 18 Nov 2009 by Adam Jacobs | with no comments
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OCS 2007 R2 cumulative update installer
The OCS 2007 R2 cumulative update installer has been already mentioned on a couple of UC community sites, however an official mention has been made over at the OCS team blog . Source: here
Posted 10 Nov 2009 by Adam Jacobs | with no comments
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Microsoft Messaging and Mobility / Unified Communications User Group - November 2009
Yesterday I attended a UK Unified Communications & Exchange user group meeting (thanks to Nathan and Russ for setting this up, definitely time well spent!) The kind folks at Microsoft hosted the event at the London, Victoria offices. Astrid McClean...
Posted 7 Nov 2009 by Adam Jacobs | 4 comment(s)
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More OCS bits available in the new and improved TechCenter
Taken from the OCS Blog: We've been working on the Downloads page on the Communications Server TechCenter ! Check out the improvements: · Separate pages devoted to 2007 R2 Downloads and 2007 Downloads ; · Clearer categorization of available...
Posted 29 Oct 2009 by Adam Jacobs | with no comments
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Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 XMPP gateway released
Microsoft is releasing the Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 XMPP Gateway at no additional licensing cost; it allows basic presence sharing and instant messaging (IM) with Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol networks Cisco Jabber and...
Posted 1 Oct 2009 by Adam Jacobs | with no comments
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Running OCS 2007 R2 with a soft PBX aka Aterisk 1.6
Most IT pros will not be in possession of an OCS/UC capable PBX from the day they decide to look into evangelising their businesses comms infrastructure. But now that OCS 2007 R2 supports UDP based SIP trunks and third parties like JAHJAH offer off-site...
Posted 27 Sep 2009 by Adam Jacobs | 2 comment(s)
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32bit PreCallDiagnostic tool for Office Communications Server 2007 R2 released
The "PreCallDiagnostic" tool is an application that reports expected audio quality as it relates to the network effect. The tool should be installed on any desktop or laptop PC that suffers from inconsistent network connection quality. The PreCallDiagTool...
Posted 19 Sep 2009 by Adam Jacobs | with no comments
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Full set of OCS 2007 R2 documentation in one .chm file
I have just come across a full set of Office Communications Server R2 documentation, all wrapped up inside a single .chm file. It looks like it was only published a couple of weeks back. Topics include: New server and new client features Planning and...
Posted 9 Sep 2009 by Adam Jacobs | with no comments
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Using certificates in OCS 2007 R2
The OCS Team have just published sought after documentation on OCS certificate requirements. Here is the Summary of the document: In this document, you will learn about the properties and attributes of certificates when working with Office Communications...
Posted 3 Sep 2009 by Adam Jacobs | with no comments
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