Rob,
Based on the description of what you are using now, you can continue to 
use the Sametime Community Server.  This will continue to give you the 
same functionality that you are using now.  There is no need for any of 
the WAS Sametime products - not even the System Console when using the 
Community Server.  If you start to need additional functionality - at that 
time you can start looking into the WAS products based on the new business 
needs.
As for something to help you make the decision, check out 
http://www-10.lotus.com/ldd/stwiki.nsf/dx/Planning_deployments_with_the_Sametime_Standard_features_you_want_st852
.
As for a nice step to step document - I'm not aware of anything.  There 
are some videos and documents out there for individual steps, but nothing 
comprehensive as it will vary based on the features you want/need and the 
platform(s) you are using to deploy them. 
I hope that helps,
Amy 
 
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date: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:09:59 -0400
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subject: Sametime installation/upgrade
We will be upgrading from Sametime 8.5.1 running on Domino 8.5.1.  I've 
been doing some reading and if you want "the whole shooting match" then 
some has to be WAS based.  Some can be either WAS based or Domino based.
How do I make an intelligent decision on what to place where?
Are there guidelines to help me decide on the stuff that can be either to 
chose the solution best for my company?
Is there a nice step-by-step for all this?
Currently all we are using is chat, presence checking and some web based 
meeting.  All internally.
Rob Berendt
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