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OCS Forum Presents - OCS R2-2010-Ultimate Course

Five-Day Training with “Hands-on” Labs with 700+ page manual

Critical Course Preparation for OCS Planning, Design & Certification Study for Exam 70-638, Exam 70-262 and other tests

Call Tom Cross 303-594-1694 or cross@gocross.com for more information and scheduling http://www.ocsforum.com.

OCS Course Overview

This five -day (5-day) course with 700+ page manual focuses on the core components of OCS 2007 R2, including:

The course provides many hands-on labs to practice and reinforce learning of many new concepts. After completing this course, students should be able to design, install, configure, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot the core components of OCS 2007 R2.

Module 0: Course Introduction

This module introduces the course and provides some basic information about the history of OCS and the unified communications concept.

Module 1: Overview of Unified Communications and OCS 2007 R2 – 22 pages

In this module, students learn about Microsoft’s unified communications strategy and the general architecture for OCS 2007 R2. Other topics covered in this module include:

Module 2: Deploying OCS 2007 R2 – 94 pages

This module covers the installation prerequisites for OCS 2007 R2 that include:

Module 3: OCS 2007 R2 Roles – 52 pages

This module explains each of the roles and servers in OCS 2007 R2 including:

Module 4: OCS 2007 R2 Architecture and Design – 67 pages

This module provides details about the different OCS Server roles, as well as the network architecture and base designs to consider when deploying OCS 2007 R2. Specifically, topics in this module include:

Module 5: OCS 2007 R2 Clients – 57 pages

This module covers the multiple clients and client types that are compatible with OCS 2007 R2. Specifically, the following topics are included in this module:

Module 6: Deploy Remote Access, Audio / Video, and Web Conferencing Edge Servers – 81 pages

This module provides details about extending OCS 2007 R2 for WAN access via Communicator or Web client. Specifically, the following topics are included in this module:

 

 

 

Module 7: Conference Using OCS 2007 R2 – 42 - pages

This module explains how to set up and manage conferences with OCS 2007 R2. Specifically, topics covered in this module include:

Module 8: Monitoring – 40 pages

This module discusses the combination of Monitoring with Archiving and Compliance in one server how it can be used to benefit an organization. Specifically, topics in this module include:

Module 9: Securing OCS 2007 R2 – 91 pages

This module provides in-depth material related to maintaining the security of your OCS 2007 R2 environment. Specifically, the following topics are covered in this module:

 

Module 10: Troubleshooting and Monitoring – 52 pages

This module provides details about troubleshooting techniques and the performance monitoring counters to consider when managing an OCS 2007 R2 installation. Specifically, this module includes the following topics:

Module 11: Telephony and OCS 2007 R2 – 69 pages

This module covers the basic concepts of telephony including defining the terminology required before implementing a telephony solution. Specifically, this module includes the following topics:

Module 12: Mediation Server Role – 48 pages

This module explains what a Mediation Server does and how it fits into the overall architecture of the unified communications framework. Specifically, topics in this module include:

 

 

 

Module 13: Integration with Microsoft Exchange 2007 Unified Messaging and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 – 91 pages

This module provides details about extending OCS 2007 R2 for interaction with Exchange 2007 Unified Messaging and enhancing the collaboration experience with SharePoint 2007. Specifically, topics in this module include:

Module 14: Speech Server (Self Study) – 47 pages

This module provides details using the Speech Server component to enable voice interaction. Specifically, the topics covered in this module include:

Module 15: Upgrade and Migration from Live Communications Server 2005 – Self Paced Module (Self Study) – 34 pages

This module provides details about upgrading or migrating from Live Communications Server 2005. Specifically, topics covered in this module include:

 

 

 

 

 

Scheduling & Lab Computer requirements

To confirm delivery dates, fees including estimated travel and expenses are required.  Purchase Orders (P.O.) are accepted but do not confirm dates.  Final expenses are due within 15 business days after completion of class.  Please note that payments received for delivery dates are subject to final approval by OCS Forum.  Final student attendance is set 30 days prior to the first day of class with additional student payment due on the first day class.   OCS Forum will provide a student manual for each student at no extra charge.  Client will provide room, computers for lab access, high-quality video projector, desks, power strips, beverages, food service and other amenities.  Classes are conducted each day (subject to mutually agreeable changes) from 0900-1600 with one hour for lunch.  Access to training room will be available from 0800-1700 each day.

For OCS lab access each student must have a PC (dual core, 8G RAM, 90G disk) running Windows 2008R2. Computers can be provided by OCS Forum for an additional fee.

Course content and terms are subject to change without notice.  All course content delivery may not be completed due to time restraints such as student questions and special explanations of concepts presented. OCS Forum is part of Techtionary Corporation, a Colorado corporation which provides invoice/billing.  Corporate and shipping address is 2525 Arapahoe E-4-313, Boulder, Colorado 80302.

About OCS Forum

OCS Forum instructors have MVP, MCT, MCITPx4, MCTSx6, MCSE, CTT+, Security+ and other certifications. OCS Forum provides classroom and webseminar training as well as a non-production environment for those IT departments without additional equipment, budget or time.  This allows planners and users to test ideas, dial in and dial back out, IM file transfers, remote desktop sharing, video conferencing, run scenarios, break linkages and learning about new telephony features and network access.  OCS Forum is also designed for both the system integrator/consultant who wants to learn about OCS R2 without having to build their own system, as well as the enterprise customer who doesn’t have the time or resources to develop one.  OCS Forum Labs are designed to be “hands-on” or “over-the-shoulder” with experts available for Q&A and classes for feature-specific review.

 

OCS Forum Expo 2010 will be held in Boulder, Colorado, June 15 & 16 at the St. Julien Hotel (www.stjulien.com) with keynotes from OCS MVPs, Media Gateway/SBC experts, customers, planners and others.  Attendees and exhibitors will receive thousands of dollars in valuable videos, training courses and online access to a "live" OCS system.  There will be sessions on OCS Planning, QoS, Security, Firewalls, Media Gateways, PBX Integration, Mobile OCS, Communicator, WAN-Bandwidth Planning, Customer Applications, Troubleshooting, Session Border Controllers and others.

OCS Forum is a vendor-independent laboratory environment designed for learning, technical guides, knowledge resources and online “live” services.  OCS Forum provides planning, project management, consulting, training, case studies, white papers, speaking engagements, market/customer research, network planning and other services. 

For more go to http://www.ocsforum.com.  Call Tom Cross 303-594-1694 or cross@gocross.com for more information and scheduling.