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The cumulative update 2 (CU2) described in KB2496325 which was released earlier this month (dated 4 Apr 2011) for Lync 2010 client is superseded by KB2540951. The latter* is at present dated 27 Apr 2011 [version: 7577.275] for both x64 and x86 bits and includes all fixes in the former.

At this point in time, both KB articles have the same title “Description of the cumulative update package for Lync 2010: April 2011″.

* update #2(.1) for Lync 2010 Client

Keywords: patch, hotfix, cumulative update, rollup package, lync, 2010, client, server, cumulative update 2, cu2

Technorati tags: Microsoft Lync Server/Client

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Lync Server 2010 Deployment Best Practices (aka “How to avoid the Pitfalls”) is the hot topic that I shall be speaking at TechDays 2011.

To be delivered in English*, make sure that you register for this annual event - Switzerland’s largest Microsoft IT conference - for both IT Pros and Developers alike that will happen in less than 2 weeks’ time from 2 to 3 May 2011 in Basel, Switzerland. A short synopsis of my session is outlined here:

Lync Server 2010 is the latest generation of unified communications platform which powers the communications and collaborative landscape to the next level. Be it on the deskop, laptop or mobile devices, a solid understanding of multiple technological disciplines in the back-end is indispensable for a successful deployment. From Active Directory, Public Key Infrastructure, Exchange/Outlook to integration with third party devices, this session highlights the “must-know” and troubleshooting tips and tricks to help ease your Lync rollout and support pains.

I look forward to engaging and networking with you in person very soon.

* German / Deutsch if by popular request

Update (10 May 2011)
A recorded version of the live presentation is now available as a screencast here for your viewing pleasure!

Technorati tags: Microsoft Lync Server/Client, TechDays, Events

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Cumulative update #2 (CU2) for Lync Server 2010 has been released as described in KB2493736. CU2 comprises of updates for the Lync core components, various server roles, administrative tools and runtime engines. For consolidated Lync server roles (Standard/Enterprise Editions), all updates must also be at the latest update level.

There are 3 recommended installation methods to deploy the Lync CU2 update for Standard/Enterprise editions (download link for update files here):
- Method 1 Cumulative Server Update Installer
- Method 2 Microsoft Update (available only mid May 2011)
- Method 3 Manual installation

If you have automated your infrastructure with applications/tools such as System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) or deployed private cloud environments, this continues to be the best hands-free deployment option. Otherwise, consider using method 1 “Cumulative Server Update Installer” as it will automatically apply all updates for the appropriate server role in a single click.

In case you missed it, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (Service Pack 1) is officially supported with Lync Server 2010.  A related KB2522454 article is available which you should consult prior to rolling out SP1 on new or existing Lync installations.

Keywords: patch, hotfix, cumulative update, rollup package, lync, 2010, client, server, cumulative update 2, cu2

Technorati tags: Microsoft Lync Server/Client

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With the completion of testing SQL Server 2008 R2 with Lync Server 2010 by the Lync Server product team, this deployment scenario is now officially supported on all Lync Server Front-End, monitoring and archiving databases.

The only exception is the use of SQL Server 2008 R2 for Group Chat databases which currently remains unsupported. Note that only the 64-bit (x64) versions of SQL Server Standard or Enterprise Editions in the backend - SQL Server 2005 SP3, 2008 SP1 and 2008 R2 or higher - are supported.

References:
- Lync Server 2010 Support for SQL 2008 R2
- Lync Server 2010 Supportability Guide
- Lync Server Technical Library

Technorati tags: Microsoft Lync Server/Client

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I have been very busy on the road for the past weeks to deliver the Train-the-Trainer course for valued Microsoft partners, hosters and solution providers worldwide entitled “TTT Course 50508A: Microsoft Private Cloud and Datacenter Management”.

With the very successful and overwhelming support for the delivery in Sydney, Australia (29 - 31 Mar 2011) and Singapore (11 - 13 Apr 2011), I shall again be out-of-office in Johannesburg, South Africa this coming week (18 - 20 Apr 2011).

For those whom I had the opportunity to work with, please allow me to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation once again for your keen interests, intense participation and thought-provoking interaction.

If you are interested in this or other deep-dive technical workshops in your region anywhere in the world (China, Asia, Japan, Korea, Europe, Russia, North/South America, Australia, New Zeland, Africa, Middle East, etc.) and would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. Simply sign up for a free account on this blog and provide your detail information so that we can establish contact with you. At Winworkers, have a global team of expert trainers/coaches and consultants that can deliver in your native tongue from English, German, French, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, etc.), Spanish, Dutch to Russian, etc. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Oui, je parle le français.
Ja, ich spreche Deutsch.
Si, yo hablo español.
(Chinese Mandarin / Cantonese) Wo3 huì jiang3 zhong1 wén (pu3 tong1 huà) hé guang3 dong1 huà.

Reference:
Microsoft Private Cloud Solutions

Update (4 May 2011)
Search for a related blog post “TTT Course 50508A (Outline): Microsoft Private Cloud and Datacenter Management” on this site for additional information.

Technorati tags: Events, Training, Hyper-V R2, Virtual Machine Manager / Self Service Portal, Service Manager, Opalis, System Center Configuration / Operations Manager, MOF, ITIL, Public / Hybrid / Private Cloud Computing

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The Lync Server 2010 Resource Kit extends the product planning, deploying, and managing documentation in the Lync Technical Library with detail insight into how the product really works under the hood.

Download all currently available documents in the Word format (choose the compressed version) or pick and choose the chapter of interest. Still under development, keep a tag on DrRez for new and/or updated releases as and when they become available.

Update - Microsoft Lync Server 2010 Resource Kit Tools (link)

Technorati tags: Microsoft Lync Server/Client, Lync Attendee, Attendant, Lync Phone Edition

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Lync 2010 Client*

• Description of the cumulative update package for Lync 2010: April 2011 (KB2496325)
  - 64 bit [version: 7577.256] (download)
  - 32 bit [version: 7577.256] (download)

Lync 2010 Attendee

• Description of the cumulative update for Lync 2010 Attendee - Administrator level installation: April 2011  [version: 7577.254] (KB2500438, download)
• Description of the cumulative update for Lync 2010 Attendee - User level installation: April 2011 [version: 7577.254] (KB2500440, download)

Lync 2010 Attendant

• Description of the cumulative update for Lync 2010 Attendant: April 2011 [version: 7577.253] (KB2496326, download)

Lync 2010 Group Chat

• Description of the update for Lync 2010 Group Chat client: April 2011 [version: 7577.253] (KB2500446, download)
• Description of the update for the Lync Server 2010, Group Chat Administration Tool: April 2011 [version: 7577.253] (KB2500445, download)

Lync 2010 Phone Edition

• Description of the cumulative update for Lync 2010 Phone Edition for Aastra 6721ip and Aastra 6725ip: April 2011 [version: 7577.250] (KB2529978, download)
• Description of the cumulative update for Lync 2010 Phone Edition for Polycom CX500, Polycom CX600, and Polycom CX3000: April 2011 [version: 7577.250] (KB2529977, download)
• Description of the cumulative update for Microsoft Lync 2010 Phone Edition for Polycom CX700 and LG-Nortel IP Phone 8540: April 2011 [version: 7577.250] (KB2529974, download)

* update #2 for Lync 2010 Client

Keywords: patch, hotfix, cumulative update, rollup package, lync, 2010, client, server, cumulative update 2, cu2

Technorati tags: Microsoft Lync Server/Client, Lync Attendee, Attendant, Lync Phone Edition

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