This Microsoft Lync 2013 video training course with Chris Ward covers the latest communications suite of applications from Microsoft, including installation and configuration of Lync Server 2013. It also helps prepare you for the 70-336 exam.

Related areas of expertise:

- Messaging/Communications

Recommended skills:

- Familiarity with the Windows Server Operating System

- Basic understanding of Web Conferencing Software and/or Instant Messaging

Recommended equipment:

- Windows Server 2012 or Server 2008

Related certifications:

- MCP

- MCSE: Communications

Related job functions:

- Systems Admin

- Network Admin

- Communications

- Telephone Admin

- Human Resources

This CBT Nuggets course teaches IT professionals how to plan, design, deploy, configure, and administer a Microsoft Lync Server 2013 solution. The course focuses on Lync Server 2013 Enterprise Unified Communications features, with an interest in coexistence and migration from older systems.

Server administrators will especially love the newer features of Lync Server 2013 including improvements to IM and Presence, Conferencing, and Persistent Chat. The course also highlights the seamless integration with SharePoint, Exchange, and SQL Server. Those who are new to this Unified Communications suite of applications will come away with an appreciation of just how powerful this suite of applications really is!