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Premier
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Microsoft Premier Support UK - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
http://blogs.technet.com/b/mspremuk/
Antigen & Forefront
http://blogs.technet.com/forefront
http://blogs.technet.com/fssnerds
Exchange
Exchange Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
http://blogs.technet.com/b/exchange/
MCS UK Unified Communications Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
http://blogs.technet.com/b/msukucc
Microsoft Online Services Team Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
http://blogs.technet.com/b/msonline/
Exchange Server 2010 Monitoring Management Pack re-released
Office 365 – Password Expiration Notifications in Outlook
RBAC: Walkthrough of creating a role that can wipe ActiveSync Devices
Windows Server 2012 and Exchange
http://blogs.technet.com/b/exchange/archive/2012/09/14/windows-server-2012-and-exchange.aspx
Exchange Online Protection: A Premium Protection and Policy Service for Email
Comparing Exchange Online and Exchange Server 2013
The Cloud On Your Terms (PART I): Deploying Hybrid
The Cloud On Your Terms (PART II): Managing Hybrid
Lessons from the Datacenter: Managed Availability
In-Place Archiving
http://blogs.technet.com/b/exchange/archive/2012/09/25/in-place-archiving.aspx
Announcing Exchange 2010 Service Pack 3
http://blogs.technet.com/b/exchange/archive/2012/09/25/announcing-exchange-2010-service-pack-3.aspx
In-Place eDiscovery and In-Place Hold in the New Exchange - Part I
Keeping Your Organization Safe with the New Exchange
Introducing Data Loss Prevention in the New Exchange
In-Place eDiscovery and In-Place Hold in the New Exchange – Part II
Hosted Messaging Collaboration
Lync, Office Communication Server & LiveMeeting
NextHop - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
http://blogs.technet.com/b/nexthop/
DrRez: Microsoft Lync Server Technical Reference Hub - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
http://blogs.technet.com/b/drrez/
Lync Server 2013 Preview: Recovering Response Groups During Disaster Recovery
Lync Server 2013 Preview and Windows PowerShell: The Cure for the Post-Olympic Blues
Update: Lync Server 2010 Remote Connectivity Analyzer
How to Automate the New Account Creation Process
Lync Server 2010 Response Group Service Commander
http://blogs.technet.com/b/nexthop/archive/2012/09/12/lync-response-group-service-commander.aspx
Lync and Learn: Lync To Phone, Overview and Setup
Lync Server 2010 Geographically Dispersed Edge Topology: Part 2
Lync Online: Office 365 for SMB Jump Start - Administering Lync Online
Lync Server 2010 External User Access Security Overview
Update: Configuring Lync Client Access Capabilities to Meet Client Access License Requirements
Update: Microsoft Lync 2013 Preview in a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
Lync Server 2010 Response Group Application Frequently Asked Questions
LyncMD: Lync Users Do Not Hear Ringback Tone for Outbound Calls Through PSTN Gateway
Outlook
Outlook Blog
http://blogs.office.com/b/microsoft-outlook/
Other
The Master Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
http://blogs.technet.com/b/themasterblog/
Downloads
Antigen & Forefront
Exchange
Office 365
Lync-to-phone Setup Checklist
If your version of Office 365 includes Lync-to-phone (Lync Plan 3), you can set up an account with a Lync-to-phone service provider so users can make calls to, or receive calls from, any phone number. With Exchange Plan 2 and Unified Messaging, users can access voice mail directly from Outlook or Lync.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30739
Information Protection and Control (IPC) in Office 365 Preview with Windows Azure AD Rights Management whitepaper
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=34768
Office Deployment Tool for Click-to-Run Preview
The Office Deployment Tool allows the administrator to customize and manage Office 2013 Click-to-Run deployments. This tool will help adminstrators to manage installations sources, product/language combinations, and deployment configuration options for Office Click-to-Run.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30344
Microsoft Office 2013 Preview AppV packages
Virtualized Office 2013 Preview packages for AppV 5.0 Beta deployments
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30423
Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 XMPP Gateway Hotfix KB 2742290
This download includes all available updates for Office Communications Server 2007 R2 XMPP Gateway.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=12722
Lync, Office Communication Server & LiveMeeting
VHD Test Drive - Lync Server 2010 (Eval) - Part 2 of 2
This download comes as a pre-configured set of VHD's. This download enables you to fully evaluate Microsoft Lync Server 2010.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=34602
OCS 2007 R2 Group Chat Client
This download includes all available updates for OCS 2007 R2 Group Chat Client.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30406
OCS 2007 R2 Group Chat Server
This download includes all available updates for OCS 2007 R2 Group Chat Server
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30404
VHD Test Drive - Lync Server 2010 (Eval) - Part 1 of 2
This download comes as a pre-configured set of VHD's. This download enables you to fully evaluate Microsoft Lync Server 2010.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=26217
Delegation for IP Phones White Paper
This document discusses extension of the Boss/Admin features to IP phones. The boss-delegate is a collection of features designed by the Microsoft Lync team which optimize the boss and delegate Lync roles in IP phones with Lync Server.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=34593
OCS 2007 R2 Group Chat Admin Tool
This download includes all available updates for OCS 2007 R2 Group Chat Admin Tool.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30405
Audiocodes SmartTap Partner Solution Brief
A brief describing Audiocodes SmartTap, a call recording solution for Lync.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=34689
Microsoft Lync 2010 Phone Edition for Polycom CX700 and LG-Nortel IP Phone 8540 – February 2012 Cumulative Update
Microsoft® Lync™ 2010 Phone Edition for Polycom® CX700 and LG-Nortel IP Phone 8540 is the next generation of software designed for the phones from Polycom and LG-Nortel to interoperate with Microsoft® Lync™ Server 2010. Lync Phone Edition provides traditional and advanced telephony features, integrated security, manageability and much more.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=34701
Microsoft Lync 2013 (Preview) VDI Plugin
Microsoft Lync 2013 (Preview) VDI plug-in enables you to experience local like audio and video in peer-to-peer calls and conference calls when using Microsoft Lync 2013 (Preview) in a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Environment.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=34694
Microsoft Lync 2010 Attendee - User Level Install
Microsoft Lync 2010 Attendee is a conferencing client that allows users without Microsoft Lync 2010 installed, to participate in online meetings. If you are not an administrator on the computer but an administrator has allowed you to perform installations, you can install this application.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=15755
Microsoft Lync 2010 Attendee - Admin Level Install
Microsoft Lync 2010 Attendee is a conferencing client that allows users without Microsoft Lync 2010 installed, to participate in online meetings. A user with an administrator account on the computer can install Lync 2010 Attendee so that users of the computer can join Microsoft Lync Server 2010-hosted meetings.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=23396
Outlook
Other
Downloads
Events/Webcasts
Effective Conferencing with Microsoft Lync: Transitioning from Office Live Meeting
Event ID: 1032530396
Language(s): English.
An introduction to Microsoft Lync for users making the move from Office Live Meeting.
Starts: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 9:00 AM Time zone: (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Duration: 1 hour(s)
https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032530396&culture=en-US
Best Practices for Microsoft Lync Conferencing
Event ID: 1032530402
Language(s): English.
Learn best practices for managing Online Meetings using Microsoft Lync. From scheduled conferences to instant application sharing, discover how easy it is to collaborate successfully!
Starts: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 11:00 AM Time zone: (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Duration: 1 hour(s)
https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032530402&culture=en-US
Introducing Microsoft Lync
Event ID: 1032530410
Language(s): English.
Welcome to Microsoft Lync! Learn how Lync integrates instant messaging, audio and video calling, and online meeting functionality into one easy-to-use unified platform that will contribute to greater collaboration and more effective communication.
Starts: Thursday, October 04, 2012 7:00 AM Time zone: (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Duration: 1 hour(s)
https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032530410&culture=en-US
Introducing Microsoft Lync
Event ID: 1032530411
Language(s): English.
Welcome to Microsoft Lync! Learn how Lync integrates instant messaging, audio and video calling, and online meeting functionality into one easy-to-use unified platform that will contribute to greater collaboration and more effective communication.
Starts: Thursday, October 04, 2012 9:00 AM Time zone: (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Duration: 1 hour(s)
https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032530411&culture=en-US
Effective Conferencing with Microsoft Lync: Transitioning from Office Live Meeting
Event ID: 1032530397
Language(s): English.
An introduction to Microsoft Lync for users making the move from Office Live Meeting.
Starts: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 9:00 AM Time zone: (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Duration:1 hour(s)
https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032530397&culture=en-US
Best Practices for Microsoft Lync Conferencing
Event ID: 1032530403
Language(s): English.
Learn best practices for managing Online Meetings using Microsoft Lync. From scheduled conferences to instant application sharing, discover how easy it is to collaborate successfully!
Starts: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 11:00 AM Time zone: (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Duration: 1 hour(s)
https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032530403&culture=en-US
Introducing Microsoft Lync
Event ID: 1032530412
Language(s): English.
Welcome to Microsoft Lync! Learn how Lync integrates instant messaging, audio and video calling, and online meeting functionality into one easy-to-use unified platform that will contribute to greater collaboration and more effective communication.
Starts: Thursday, October 11, 2012 7:00 AM Time zone: (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Duration: 1 hour(s)
https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032530412&culture=en-US
Introducing Microsoft Lync
Event ID: 1032530413
Language(s): English.
Welcome to Microsoft Lync! Learn how Lync integrates instant messaging, audio and video calling, and online meeting functionality into one easy-to-use unified platform that will contribute to greater collaboration and more effective communication.
Starts: Thursday, October 11, 2012 9:00 AM Time zone: (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Duration: 1 hour(s)
https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032530413&culture=en-US
Effective Conferencing with Microsoft Lync: Transitioning from Office Live Meeting
Event ID: 1032530398
Language(s): English.
An introduction to Microsoft Lync for users making the move from Office Live Meeting.
Starts: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 9:00 AM Time zone: (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Duration: 1 hour(s)
https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032530398&culture=en-US
Best Practices for Microsoft Lync Conferencing
Event ID: 1032530404
Language(s): English.
Learn best practices for managing Online Meetings using Microsoft Lync. From scheduled conferences to instant application sharing, discover how easy it is to collaborate successfully!
Starts: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 11:00 AM Time zone: (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Duration: 1 hour(s)
https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032530404&culture=en-US
Introducing Microsoft Lync
Event ID: 1032530414
Language(s): English.
Welcome to Microsoft Lync! Learn how Lync integrates instant messaging, audio and video calling, and online meeting functionality into one easy-to-use unified platform that will contribute to greater collaboration and more effective communication.
Starts: Thursday, October 18, 2012 7:00 AM Time zone: (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Duration: 1 hour(s)
https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032530414&culture=en-US
Introducing Microsoft Lync
Event ID: 1032530415
Language(s): English.
Welcome to Microsoft Lync! Learn how Lync integrates instant messaging, audio and video calling, and online meeting functionality into one easy-to-use unified platform that will contribute to greater collaboration and more effective communication.
Starts: Thursday, October 18, 2012 9:00 AM Time zone: (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Duration: 1 hour(s)
https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032530415&culture=en-US
Effective Conferencing with Microsoft Lync: Transitioning from Office Live Meeting
Event ID: 1032530399
Language(s): English.
An introduction to Microsoft Lync for users making the move from Office Live Meeting.
Starts: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 9:00 AM Time zone: (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Duration: 1 hour(s)
https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032530399&culture=en-US
Best Practices for Microsoft Lync Conferencing
Event ID: 1032530405
Language(s): English.
Learn best practices for managing Online Meetings using Microsoft Lync. From scheduled conferences to instant application sharing, discover how easy it is to collaborate successfully!
Starts: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:00 AM Time zone: (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Duration: 1 hour(s)
https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032530405&culture=en-US
Introducing Microsoft Lync
Event ID: 1032530416
Language(s): English.
Welcome to Microsoft Lync! Learn how Lync integrates instant messaging, audio and video calling, and online meeting functionality into one easy-to-use unified platform that will contribute to greater collaboration and more effective communication.
Starts: Thursday, October 25, 2012 7:00 AM Time zone: (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Duration: 1 hour(s)
https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032530416&culture=en-US
Introducing Microsoft Lync
Event ID: 1032530417
Language(s): English.
Welcome to Microsoft Lync! Learn how Lync integrates instant messaging, audio and video calling, and online meeting functionality into one easy-to-use unified platform that will contribute to greater collaboration and more effective communication.
Starts: Thursday, October 25, 2012 9:00 AM Time zone: (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Duration: 1 hour(s)
https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032530417&culture=en-US
Effective Conferencing with Microsoft Lync: Transitioning from Office Live Meeting
Event ID: 1032530400
Language(s): English.
An introduction to Microsoft Lync for users making the move from Office Live Meeting.
Starts: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 9:00 AM Time zone: (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Duration: 1 hour(s)
https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032530400&culture=en-US
Best Practices for Microsoft Lync Conferencing
Event ID: 1032530406
Language(s): English.
Learn best practices for managing Online Meetings using Microsoft Lync. From scheduled conferences to instant application sharing, discover how easy it is to collaborate successfully!
Starts: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 11:00 AM Time zone: (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Duration: 1 hour(s)
https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032530406&culture=en-US
New KB's
Exchange
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Coexistence: The e-mail address could not be resolved to an ExchangePrincipal error when a user tries to view free/busy information in Outlook
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2697150/en-US
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Coexistence: 404 – File or directory not found error message when you log off Outlook Web Access in Exchange Server 2003
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2748254/en-US
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Enterprise: The delegates page is not available. Cannot access Outlook folder error message when you try to configure a delegate by using Outlook 2007 or Outlook 2010 in an Exchange Server 2010 environment
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2753709/en-US
Outlook
Microsoft Office Outlook 2007: Description of the Outlook 2007 Junk Email Filter update: September 11
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2687407/en-US
Microsoft Office Outlook 2007: Delivering POP mail to an Exchange account may result in duplicate email messages
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2752393/en-US
Microsoft Office Outlook 2007: Description of the Office updates: September 11
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2755588/en-US
Microsoft Outlook 2002 Standard Edition: HOW TO: Specify Exchange Server Settings for Outlook 2002 User Profiles in the Custom Installation Wizard in Office XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308997/en-US
Microsoft Outlook 2010: Outlook 2010 MailTip states that you don't have permission to send to a restricted distribution group
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2755743/en-US
Microsoft Outlook 2010: Outlook continues to prompt for credentials after your domain password changes