Datasheet

Figure 1-4
Live Communications Server Back-End Servers
The Live Communications Server Back-End Server maintains all of the LCS configuration information
as well as LCS user data. This information includes presence information, server configuration data,
contact lists, and block and allow settings. The Live Communications Server Back-End Server requires
Microsoft SQL Server 2000 with Service Pack 3a at a minimum, and at present Microsoft SQL Server 2005
is currently being tested for full support. Leveraging SQL Server database functionality enables scalability
Active
Directory
INTERNAL
ACCESS
Resources
Business Unit
AD Groups
LCS Access Proxy
LCS Director
LCS
Pool Servers
Load Balancer
LCS Enterprise Edition Pool Servers
LCS Back-End SQL Servers
LCS IM
Archiving Server
Enterprise CA
Global Catalog
Server
Business Unit
AD Users
Certificate
Certificate
Certificate Certificate Certificate
Certificate
MTLS MTLS
CLUSTERED
MTLS
EXTERNAL
ACCESS
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IM Archiving
Agent
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