My name is Curtis Johnstone – I am the creator and chief contributor to Inside Lync. I am a Microsoft Lync MVP and currently an architect and unified communications domain expert working at Quest Software. My background is rooted in Microsoft Exchange application development, but I have now focused and worked extensively with Microsoft Lync and OCS for over 4 years now. I have architected and lead several Lync, and OCS R2 rollout’s with lots of hands-on experience with everything from architecting, deployment, management, developing custom solutions, and troubleshooting.
This blog is intended to share my experiences and knowledge to help IT managers, Administrators, and End-Users using Microsoft Lync, Office Communications Server, Office Communicator, and Office Live Meeting.
Enjoy, Curtis
Twitter
Hi Curtis,
This is Denny from zohno.com. I am the creator of this free automated
employee provisioning/termination app. Since you run a very informative
blog, will you be willing to write a review for this application on your
blog?
http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/Z-Hire-Employee-Provisionin-e4854d6b
more indepth info can be found at:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/new-user-provisioning-app-ad-lync-and-exchang
Z-Hire automate IT account creation process including Active Directory
account, Exchange mailbox and Lync account. With a click of a button,
Active directory account, exchange mailbox and lync account will be
created. Traditionally, this process will take over 3 minutes, with Z-Hire
App, this can be done in matter of seconds.
Hi Denny,
I’ll take a look when I have some time.
Curtis
HI Curtis,
How do i go about advertising on your site? Please let me know.
Hi Curtis,
My company is in the process of deploying Microsoft 2010 lync. we need a very good or informative user guide powerpoint presentation. the presentation should highlight the benefits, features, functionality, etc. of the Lync 2010.
we also require a technical presentation tailored for only the technical IT staff.
We will appreciate whatever help we can get out there.
Thanks
Mohammed
Hi Mohammed,
Microsoft has some excellent resources for what you are looking for. I suggest 2 resources to start:
1] The Lync Adoption and Training Kit.
http://lync.microsoft.com/Adoption-and-Training-Kit/training/Pages/default.aspx
You can download just the end user training kit as one package here: Microsoft Lync 2010 Training Download Package (http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=9642).
This resource kit is packed with really good end user education resources based on the type of information worker and what features they use.
2] Microsoft Lync – Why Choose Lync Website: http://lync.microsoft.com/en-us/why-choose-lync/Pages/why-lync.aspx
This is one of the better sites that highlight the benefits, features, and functionality. Although the case-studies are market driven they give real world examples of how specific Lync features provide tangible value to businesses and organization.
Hope that helps,
Curtis