Live Communications Server (LCS) is a recent release in Microsoft's core server suite that enables unified communications across an office through a variety of devices, including phones, web conferences, and the Internet. LCS integrates with Office, Exchange Server, and Active Directory, making it a one-stop shop for a Microsoft-driven business that needs a suite of communications features. This book, written by a freelance LCS expert and a Microsoft product manager on the LCS team, provides straightforward technical information that only those with detailed knowledge of the problems customers have experienced in deploying and managing Live Communications Server can provide. The book is practical, guided, and comprehensive.

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