The
client component of an OCS 2007 implementation is the Communicator 2007
client. This client is essentially the business version of Microsoft’s
IM client, which provides for instant messaging capabilities, as well as
conferencing, video, and audio capabilities.
The Communicator client, shown in Figure 26.23,
communicates to the OCS 2007 server via an encrypted Transport Layer
Security (TLS) channel, securing the traffic from prying eyes. Users can
set their presence information directly from the client, allowing other
users in the OCS system to view whether they are online and available
for conversations.
Installing the Communicator 2007 Client
The Communicator 2007
client can be installed as part of a deployment package in an
application such as Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 or System
Center Configuration Manager 2007, or it can be manually deployed to
desktops. The following procedure illustrates how to manually install
the client on a desktop:
1. | Run the Communicator 2007 client setup from the client media.
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2. | Click Next at the welcome screen.
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3. | Select I Accept for the license terms, and click Next.
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4. | Enter a patch for the application (typically accept the default path given), and click Next to continue.
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5. | Click Finish.
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