Instant Messaging
Instant Messaging (IM) is the oldest function available in Lync Server. This is the now-ubiquitous function of being able to see that a contact is online and to send him or her a simple text-based message. Lync Server takes this IM capability to a whole new level. Lync Server continues to support Public IM Connectivity (PIC) with AOL, MSN, and Yahoo! IM, but it is now easier than ever to federate with other Communications Server environments.
Federation effectively sets up a connection between multiple implementations of Communications Server that enable both sides to selectively share presence information with one another. This is especially useful for partner relationships where it’s necessary for the partners to quickly contact ...
Get Microsoft® Lync Server 2010 Unleashed now with the O’Reilly learning platform.
O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.
