Course Description
Overview:
This course targets the needs of professionals with data networking experience who take part in the planning, design, and deployment of the Lync Unified Communications solution in the enterprise.
Who Should Attend:
This course targets the needs of network analysts, networking engineers and system integrators who plan, design, and deploy unified communications (UC) solutions using Lync Server 2013 in the enterprise. Students should have strong knowledge of data networking, an industry or vendor qualification (CompTIA Network+ or similar), and be able to translate business requirements into technical and networking requirements for a UC solution. Students should be familiar with Network Readiness Assessment methodology and related tools, such as the Lync bandwidth calculator. This course is also aimed at professionals who may have focused on third-party UC solutions, which perform network assessments and readiness evaluations. They will use this course to update their skills and knowledge to apply to Lync UC solutions in their enterprise.
Duration:
Classroom Learning - 3 Day(s)
Online LIVE - 3 Day(s)
Prerequisite(s) or Equivalent Knowledge:
Prerequisite Comments:
Before attending this course, students must have an understanding of: •LAN/WAN (COMPTIA Network+ certification or equivalent experience) •Lync Server 2013 and Lync Online •Enterprise voice and VOIP Students attending this course should have experience with network assessments. They should also have sufficient knowledge of Lync Server 2013 and Lync Online to understand the features that impact LAN/WAN traffic.
Agenda
Lesson 1: Overview of Network Assessments
Network Assessment Overview
Key Concepts for Network Assessment
Lesson 2: Introducing the Microsoft Lync Network Readiness Assessment Methodology
Microsoft Lync Network Readiness Assessment Methodology Overview
Discovery Phase
Modeling Phase
Traffic Simulation Phase
Recommendations Phase
Lab : Discussion
Lesson 3: Network Discovery
Documenting Current Network Infrastructure
Documenting Current Client Devices
Locating Network Impairments and Roadblocks
Overview of Transport Reliability IP Probe Tools
Lab : Using Network Assessment Discovery Tools
Lesson 4: Analyzing Server, Network, and Client Health
Determining Server, Network and Client Health Indicators
Monitoring and Managing Methods
Lab : Analyzing Monitoring Data
Lesson 5: Usage and Traffic Modeling
Performing Usage Modeling
Performing Traffic Modeling
Lync Bandwidth Calculator
Lab : Using Modeling Tools
Lesson 6: Performing Traffic Simulations
Overview of Traffic Simulations
Lync Server 2013 Stress and Performance Tool
Lab : Using Network Readiness Tools to Validate the Network
Lesson 7: Understanding Network Controls and Solutions
Quality of Service
Bandwidth Management with Call Admission Control
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Tools
Lab : Understanding and Verifying Quality of Service (QoS)
Lab : Using Call Admission Control to Manage Bandwidth Usage
Lab : Troubleshooting
Lesson 8: Making Recommendations for Network Readiness
Forming and Documenting Recommendations
Lab : Making Network Readiness Assessment Recommendations
- Network Assessment Overview
- Key Concepts for Network Assessment
- Microsoft Lync Network Readiness Assessment Methodology Overview
- Discovery Phase
- Modeling Phase
- Traffic Simulation Phase
- Recommendations Phase
- Lab : Discussion
- Documenting Current Network Infrastructure
- Documenting Current Client Devices
- Locating Network Impairments and Roadblocks
- Overview of Transport Reliability IP Probe Tools
- Lab : Using Network Assessment Discovery Tools
- Determining Server, Network and Client Health Indicators
- Monitoring and Managing Methods
- Lab : Analyzing Monitoring Data
- Performing Usage Modeling
- Performing Traffic Modeling
- Lync Bandwidth Calculator
- Lab : Using Modeling Tools
- Overview of Traffic Simulations
- Lync Server 2013 Stress and Performance Tool
- Lab : Using Network Readiness Tools to Validate the Network
- Quality of Service
- Bandwidth Management with Call Admission Control
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Tools
- Lab : Understanding and Verifying Quality of Service (QoS)
- Lab : Using Call Admission Control to Manage Bandwidth Usage
- Lab : Troubleshooting
- Forming and Documenting Recommendations
- Lab : Making Network Readiness Assessment Recommendations
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Virtual 20335 Network Readiness and Assessment for Lync Online Live training option
Imagine an industry-leading classroom training experience from wherever you have access to the Internet.
The Virtual Online Live events listed here gives you an effective and proven online virtual learning experience with the freedom to attend virtually from anywhere.
There is also an option of experiencing Online Live from one of the many national partner centers where a computer and headset will be provided for you.
This rich and engaging virtual classroom environment lets you conveniently interact with instructors and other students.
You will hear and see your instructor as they teach the course and answer your questions via voice or text.
Choose the online live virtual training option and you can access the recorded version even after the class has finished.
The onDemand labs give you access to the same client and server technologies covered in class so you can test, apply and hone your skills by accessing the labs before and even after the class.
Technical Requirements: a computer or laptop with a modern browser and high speed internet access along with one or two monitors.