Updated Microsoft Lync Server 2013 Documentation Help File download below. http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=35405 There’s some references to Skype for Business but its titled Lync 2013 so it doesn't seem 100% Skype for Business but remember a lot of the content is relevant for both Lync 2013 and Skype for Business deployments.
Skype for Business Mobile Client – Window Phone
Finally got some free time to write up my experience upgrading my Lync 2013 Mobile Client to Skype for Business on my Windows Phone. On 6th July Microsoft released the Skype for Business Mobile client version 6.0.14.30.0 for Windows Phone only, no news on IoS or Android as of yet im afraid but really good … Continue reading Skype for Business Mobile Client – Window Phone
Skype for Business Server 2015 Technical Preview released
The Skype for Business Techincal server preview is released 🙂 180 day preview. Download link below enjoy 🙂 https://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/evalcenter/dn917485
SEFAUtil.exe released for Skype for Business
Great to see SEFUtil.exe is released for Skype for Business as some people have been waiting for this. A little util that means alot to some but it seems similar to the Lync 2013 command line based and the installation and setup requirements are the same as they were. In the download it says supported … Continue reading SEFAUtil.exe released for Skype for Business
Lync 2013 Mobile Client Update 5.9.137.0 mentions Skype for Business coming soon – Windows Phone
Before you read and get excited the mobile client is still Lync 2013 😦 were not there yet BUT this update now has Skype for Business mentioned in it so were getting closer ! This update does inform users of the renaming of Lync to Skype for Business and a new mobile client is coming … Continue reading Lync 2013 Mobile Client Update 5.9.137.0 mentions Skype for Business coming soon – Windows Phone
Skype for Business Server 2015 Cumulative Update 1 available (June 2015 6.0.9319.55)
Over the weekend the Skype for Business released CU 1 🙂 Manual Download For those already on Skype for Business - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=47690 Install Instructions https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3061064 SMART Setup For people doing new installs or in place upgrades these should automatically give you the option to download during the setup if Internet access available. Otherwise install RTM … Continue reading Skype for Business Server 2015 Cumulative Update 1 available (June 2015 6.0.9319.55)
Skype for Business Edge Server In-Place Upgrade Error
Recently with an In-Place on an Lync 2013 Edge server on the installing roles stage it failed ! what! I believe from finding this error and finding the resolution it was caused because after starting the in place upgrade and after the prerequisites checks are completed by the installer i had then opened the NIC … Continue reading Skype for Business Edge Server In-Place Upgrade Error
Skype for Business Enable Server Side Conversation History
Following an In-Place upgrade we wanted to enable server-side conversation history as its a new feature in Skype for Business and we already had Exchange 2013 available which is a prerequisite for this feature. Server-side conversation history allows conversation history to be shared between desktop and mobile clients which was often a major pain that … Continue reading Skype for Business Enable Server Side Conversation History
Skype for Business Server 2015 Antivirus Exclusions
Following an In-Place upgrade to Skype for Business we wanted to update the antivirus exceptions. Microsoft were quite late to post the Lync 2013 Servers below and im unsure on the timescales for the Skype for Business exclusions list. Lync 2013 Antivirus Exclusions List from TechNet https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn440138(v=ocs.15).aspx So im taking a guess following the new … Continue reading Skype for Business Server 2015 Antivirus Exclusions
Enable Skype for Business Directory Search
Following a Lync 2013 to Skype for Business Server 2015 side by side Migration we wanted to enable Skype Directory search. Having previously federated with Skype i thought this wouldn't require many changes but it does. After a review of TechNet i found a couple of things you need to do and be aware. IMPORTANT … Continue reading Enable Skype for Business Directory Search
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