Microsoft officially reached Lync 2010

Among the main features of Microsoft Lync, include:

• New online experience. With native integration of Active Directory, Lync Server 2010 helps users find the right person to connect to and then communicate with them in the most effective (via voice, video or sharing a or presentation application PowerPoint ). In addition, through Search powered by SharePoint , it is also possible to search other users based on their skills, experience and information group. Finally, Microsoft Lync 2010 offers the same security by working outside the firewall, without requiring a VPN (virtual private network).


• Integration with Microsoft Office. Lync Server 2010 works with applications Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft SharePoint Server and Microsoft Office to provide a collaborative experience more valuable. This is coupled with the new view of Backstage Office , which integrates various communication options so that users can share documents and presentations through instant messaging (IM), share the application itself or click to call directly from application.


• Integrated communications. Lync users can schedule a meeting from Microsoft Outlook and connect through your PC, a telephone or web interface: In this process, Lync Server 2010 allows them to share presentations, slides comment, overlay text and even use pointers visually for more effective discussions.


• Interoperable and extensible. Lync Server 2010 supports integration with instant messaging networks and public networks, such as Windows Live, AOL and Yahoo! , and through Gateway or Google Talk XMPP , which allows workers to use their corporate identities connect with customers and partners. Also, Lync Server 2010, which works with almost any PBX system, supports audio calls and video calls to users on Windows Live Messenger . Finally, the new and improved client API allows developers to incorporate the functionality Lync-based applications in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Silverlight , to support code fragments ready to use.


• Easier deployment. Automated tools not only simplify capacity planning and design of the topology, but also send the configuration information and automatically changes all servers in the network, eliminating manual work and the possibility of errors. In this regard, it is important to note that Lync Server 2010 can be implemented in a local environment or in a service-based (hosted) or hybrid environment.