Module 1: Introducing LCS 2005 with SP1 This module discusses the concepts of Real-Time Communications (RTC) and Live Communications Server 2005 with Service Pack 1(LCS 2005 with SP1).It also looks at how LCS can integrate with other RTC products. It describes the different server roles in LCS 2005 with SP1, discusses the topologies it supports, and describes the different deployment and usage scenarios for it. Module 2: Deploying LCS 2005 with SP1 Enterprise Edition This module explains the procedure for preparing a Microsoft Active Directory® infrastructure before installing LCS 2005 with SP1 Enterprise Edition. It also explains how to install LCS 2005 with SP1 Enterprise Edition using the Setup Wizard. Finally, it explains how to configure LCS servers after deployment for client access. Module 3: Deploying LCS 2005 with SP1 Standard Edition This module explains how to install the Standard Edition of LCS 2005 with SP1, and explains how to carry out the installation using command-line tools instead of a graphical user interface (GUI). It explains the procedure for preparing an Active Directory infrastructure to deploy LCS 2005 with SP1 Standard Edition using command-line tools. It also explains how to install and activate LCS 2005 with SP1 Standard Edition using command-line tools. Finally, it explains how to deploy LCS 2005 with SP1 Standard Edition in a child domain. Module 4: Administering LCS 2005 with SP1 This module looks at the various tools and consoles used to administer users and servers in LCS 2005 with SP1. It also explains how to configure global, user, and server settings for LCS 2005 with SP1, and describes how to enable several cross-domain management scenarios for LCS 2005 with SP1. Module 5: Deploying Microsoft Office Communicator 2005 This module looks at Microsoft Office Communicator in detail, showing how this software integrates with LCS 2005 with SP1. Microsoft Office Communicator 2005 is the dedicated client for LCS 2005 with SP1, and this software provides full support for all the facilities in LCS. Module 6: Installing an Access Proxy Server in LCS 2005 with SP1 This module explains how to install an Access Proxy server to enable external connections by providing secure communications for both inbound and outbound traffic across Internet-facing firewalls. You do this to extend your organization's reach by providing secure external connections to your remote users, business partners, and customers. Module 7: Implementing Remote User Access with LCS 2005 with SP1 This module describes the concepts, features, and topologies of a Remote User Access implementation. IT explains how to configure an Access Proxy server for Remote User Access capabilities, and to prepare an internal domain for Remote User Access. Module 8: Implementing Federation with LCS 2005 with SP1 This module explains the procedure for enabling Federation on your Access proxy server in LCS 2005 with SP1. It also describes the different Federation models. Finally, this module explains how to deploy and configure an Access proxy server for Federation. Module 9: Implementing Public Cloud Instant Messaging with LCS 2005 with SP1 This module describes the concepts, features, and topologies of an Access Proxy server with public Cloud Instant Messaging Connectivity (PIC). It describes the requirements and recommendations for an Access proxy server with PIC deployment and explains how to configure Access Proxy server settings for PIC. Module 10: Securing LCS 2005 with SP1 This module explains how to implement security procedures to defend against threats to an LCS 2005 with SP1 topology. It also describes the methods used to address the threats to both the server and the client. Module 11: Implementing Address Book Server on LCS 2005 with SP1 This module describes the process of planning and deploying the LCS 2005 with SP1 Address Book Service. This module describes the Address Book Service components and