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Lync Server is a unified communications platform developed by Microsoft that enables enterprise-grade instant messaging, presence, voice, video, and conferencing services. It integrates with existing telephony and collaboration systems to streamline real-time communication within organizations. As part of the Microsoft Office suite and successor to Office Communications Server, Lync Server serves as the on-premises foundation for enterprise voice and collaboration before evolving into Skype for Business Server. The platform consists of several core components: Front End Server manages user authentication, session control, and IM/presence; Mediation Server translates signaling and media between Lync and PSTN gateways or SIP trunks; Edge Server enables secure external access for remote users; Persistent Chat Server supports topic-based chat rooms; Monitoring Server tracks call quality and usage; and Archiving Server retains communication records for compliance. Each component can be deployed independently or co-located based on organizational scale and requirements. IT professionals, unified communications administrators, and network architects use Lync Server to design, deploy, and manage secure, scalable enterprise communication systems, particularly in environments requiring on-premises control over voice and collaboration infrastructure.
Active Directory Integration
Manage user accounts and organizational units in Active Directory Domain Services for Microsoft Lync Server 2013
Networking Fundamentals
Configure VLANs, DNS, and QoS policies for real-time communications within a Microsoft Lync Server 2013 environment
PowerShell Scripting
Use Windows PowerShell 3.0 to automate Microsoft Lync Server 2013 configuration tasks
Telephony Concepts
Understand PSTN, SIP trunks, and dial plan design principles for Microsoft Lync Server 2013 Enterprise Voice
Server Infrastructure
Deploy Windows Server 2012 R2 for optimal support of Microsoft Lync Server 2013, including foundational knowledge equivalent to MCSA: Windows Server 2012
Unified Communications
Implement audio/video conferencing and Enterprise Voice solutions using Microsoft Lync Server 2013
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| MCT-Certified Trainers | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | — | ||
| Live Instructor-Led Delivery | ✘ | ✘ | Partial | — | ||
| 1-on-1 Private Training | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | — | |
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| Official Microsoft ALP Status | Partial | ✘ | ✘ | — | ||
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| ESI / EA Credits Accepted | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | — | ||
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| On-Site / Fly-Me Trainer | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | Partial | — | |
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| Certification Status | Retired | Retired | Retired | Retired | Retired | Exams 70-336/70-337 are retired; training is for legacy support/migration. |
| Entry Price (Fundamentals) | ~$745 | Free | $15-30/mo | ~$1,500+ | ~$1,500+ | — |
| Verified Learner Reviews | 18,400+ · 4.9★ | N/A | 100,000+ · 4.5★ | Limited | Limited | — |
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