Saturday, January 14, 2017

what is lync server and lync client

what is lync server and lync client


Microsoft Lync Server (previously Microsoft Office Communications Server) is an enterprise real-time communications server, providing the infrastructure for 
enterprise instant messaging
file transfer
peer-to-peer and multiparty voice and video calling, 
ad hoc and structured conferences (audiovideo and web)
These features are available within an organization, between organizations, and with external users on the public internet, or standard phones, on the PSTNas well as SIP trunking.




client is used for IM, presence, voice and video calls, desktop sharing, file transfer and ad hoc conferences.



  • Lync Communicator Mobile is a Mobile edition of the Lync Server 2010 client and designed to offer similar functionality including voice calls, instant messaging, presence and single number reachability. Clients for all major platforms including the IPhone are being developed
  • Lync Communicator Web Access is a web instant messaging and presence client. This version works as well on IE, Firefox and Opera browsers.
  • Microsoft RoundTable is an audio and video conferencing device that provides a 360-degree view of the conference room and tracks the various speakers. This device is now produced and sold via Polycom under the product name CX5000.

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