When Microsoft set out to design its next-generation Exchange platform, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, one of the major objectives was to tame the I/O demands, which the previous versions placed on the disk storage subsystem. These demands required Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 customers to focus on storage performance and not just on disk capacity. If the storage solution was not capable of providing the disk I/O performance needed, the server would bottleneck, and response times would inc...

In this session you will learn:   ·         Unified Communications Demo – Ravi Kaipa, a Microsoft Technology Specialist based out of our Downers Grove, IL office, will demo our Unified Communications (UC) solution set. You will see a live demo of how UC can help your customers connect people, processes and information in real time, both in the office and on the road ·         Open Value Subscription – Learn how the new Open Value Subscription (OVS) volume license program offers customers a n...

In this presentation, we give you an idea of what Unified Messaging (UM) is with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007. We answer questions like how is it different from other UM solutions? What are the components in a real-life UM implementation? We introduce the components and describe their functions in the system. We tell you how you can test it today, set up a test environment, or even set up a demo/proof of concept (POC). We explain how UM is also a fax solution. Join this session to learn more ...

In this presentation, we describe the purpose of dial plans, IP gateways, and Mailbox Policy objects in Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Unified Messaging. We also demonstrate the configuration of each object and describe how they relate to each other. We discuss dialing rules and dialing restrictions for outbound calls made in Unified Messaging.Presenter: Dave Howe, Support Escalation Engineer, Microsoft CorporationDave Howe is a Support Escalation Engineer for Exchange Server and Unified Messag...

In this session, we highlight the auto attendant and usage in a Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Unified Messaging environment. Learn how to set up an auto attendant and discover more about some of its features. We look specifically at the following topics: How you can apply an auto attendant in your environmentDual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) versus speech enabling of an auto attendantManaging custom greetings for an auto attendantKey mappings and the usage in the auto attendantUsing dialing re...

In this presentation, we focus on proper planning for Unified Messaging to provide an efficient and simple deployment model that is highly scalable--without increasing the complexity of the deployment. We discuss the recommended deployment option and the required steps for all deployment options to create a scalable Unified Messaging system that supports large numbers of Unified Messaging users. We also discuss recommendations and guidelines for placement of UM servers, PBXs, and IP gateways to...

A good unified messaging experience hinges on speech recognition. In this discussion, we talk about the speech recognition feature of Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Unified Messaging. We focus on key features, configuration, and the underlying architecture. Also, the grammar generation process is an integral part of speech recognition. We discuss how grammar files are generated and how the speech engine utilizes grammar files for speech recognition. We briefly discuss regular expressions that a...

During this presentation, we focus on the common configuration challenges faced by administrators in configuring Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Unified Messaging and Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 interoperability. Specifically, we review the requirements that demand mutual configuration such as the UM Gateway, Communications Server Active Directory Contacts, location profile, etc., and their impact on interoperability. We also discuss Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 client logi...

Considering migrating from voice mail to Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Unified Messaging? Are you looking for co-existence or Voice Profile for Internet Mail (VPIM)? We provide planning and architecture guidance for voice mail migrations to Microsoft Exchange Unified Messaging, in addition to a technical overview of using partner solutions for voice mail co-existence during the migration process. Specifically, we provide an understanding of voice mail to Exchange Unified Messaging migrations a...

Hosted Exchange is a fast growing offering that delivers business class email to SMBs.  This presentation showcases the solution, the opportunity for service providers and the deployment options to consider.Speaker:  Ken Fiore, Hosting Solutions SpecialistKen Fiore is a account manager for hosting and focuses on the hosted exchange space for the United States....

Today, delivering rich Software +Services depends on two core component, compelling features that can be hosted and delivered effectively to any device over the internet and a rock solid security.  Microsoft Hosted Exchange 2007 is one of the TRUE Software plus services applications that provides these two requirements for rich hosted email and collaboration out of the box.  Come to this session and learn just how the Client Access Server (CAS), Edge Server, CRR Mailbox Server, Unified Messagin...