Overview

Microsoft Lync Server has a number of different server roles. These can be combined in a number of ways to produce a myriad of architecture options. Even the collocation of services for a given role can be split out onto multiple servers for added flexibility.

The Monitoring role in Lync Server has evolved from previous versions. For those new to Lync Server, the Monitoring role collects and manages information from the Front End, Mediation, and other server roles, and it stores the information in a database that is separate from the one used by the front end. It leverages SQL Server Reporting Services to create reports related to call quality and metrics. These reports are often used for return on investment (ROI) justification. For ...

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