Online Ignite Hands-on Training Event


As a valued member of the Microsoft community, we would like to extend to you an official invitation to an Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Online Ignite Hands-on Training event! This 1-day hands-on technical workshop is intended to provide you with key information regarding Office Communications Server 2007 R2 as well as how it integrates with Exchange Server 2007 SP1.

Event Dates

  • May 12, 2009 8:15AM - 5:00PM EDT (Registration Full)
  • May 13, 2009 8:15AM - 5:00PM CDT (Registration Full)
  • May 14, 2009 8:15AM - 5:00PM PDT (Registration Full)

This course will be delivered across the internet. You will receive a link that will enable you to connect to the ‘classroom’ via your internet browser, from your home or workplace. Once there, you will be able to watch a live instructor step you through the lecture content and demonstrations. You will also have the opportunity to try for yourself 4 lab exercises in our hands-on virtual environment, with no complex installation needed.

The Ignite workshop is the best way for you to get a first look at Office Communications Server 2007 R2.

By attending the OCS 2007 R2 Ignite Training, you will:

  • See an Overview of Microsoft’s Unified Communications Vision
  • Learn what is new in the R2 release of OCS 2007
  • Deploy an Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Infrastructure
  • Understand the Rich Presence Model
  • Experience the Conferencing Capabilities
  • Learn about OCS 2007 R2 integration with Exchange Server 2007 SP1 Unified Messaging

Event Agenda

  • Welcome & Overview
  • Lecture: Architecture, Planning & Deployment
  • Lab 1: Deploying and Configuring OCS 2007 R2 Enterprise Edition
  • Lecture: IM and Presence
  • Lab 2a: Installing and Using Office Communicator 2007 R2 and the Office Communicator 2007 R2 Attendant
  • Lab 2b: Installing and Configuring Communicator Web Access R2
  • Lab 2c: Installing and Configuring Group Chat Functionality and enabling users for Group Chat Console
  • Lecture: Conferencing
  • Lab 3: Configuring and Using Conferencing in Office Communications Server 2007 R2
  • Lecture: OCS 2007 R2 and Unified Messaging Coexistence
  • Lab 4: Configuring and Using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 SP1 Unified Messaging

Instructor: Rich North

Rich North

Rich North is a lead instructor for Solartech (www.solartech.us). Rich has been a Microsoft Certified Training (MCT) since 1999. His certifications include MCT, MCITP, MCTS, MCSE, MCSA, and MCDST. Specialties include Office Communications Server, Exchange Server, SharePoint Server, Windows Server 2008/HyperV, and System Center. Rich was the first Microsoft Official Distance Learning (MODL) certified instructor worldwide.


If you have any questions about Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Online Ignite Hands-on Training event, please contact registration@ocsignite.com

We look forward to having you participate in this exciting event!