.NET Framework 4.6.2 is supported with the February 2017 Cumulative Update for Skype for Business Server 2015

Both Lync Server 2013 and Skype for Business Server 2015 are supported with the .Net Framework 4.6.2. Skype for Business Server must have the February 2017 update for Skype for Business Server or later installed. / This update can be found at https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/3061064/updates-for-skype-for-business-server-2015 Lync Server 2013 must have the November 2016 update, or later installed. This update can be found at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=36820.

How to configure IIS ARR for Skype for Business

Configure ARR Open your IIS Manager, right click “Server Farms” and “Create Server Farm”. Specify a Server Farm name, i used Skypeweb Click “Next”. Server address must be your Front-end pool, click show advanced setting and set the following ports httpPort 8080 httpsPort 4443 And click “Add” and “Finish” These ports are configured on your Front-end server for external traffic. Click Yes at the next screen. (this will save you some time later. Continue reading

Setting up Federation in Skype for Business

Skype for Business External Connectivity Skype for Business external connectivity (federation) enables a Skype for Business user to connect with users in other organizations that use Skype for Business as well as those that host their own Skype for Business Server on-premises. Federated contacts can see presence, communicate by using IM, and make Skype-to-Skype audio and video calls. There are a couple of federations important to have: Skype for Business Online (Office365) Exchange Online (Office365) Skype for Consumer (Skype. Continue reading

Forest Preparation Skype for Business

While installing a new Skype for Business enviroment i walked in to a error when prepping the forest. After searching a while on TechNet and other forums i found out that the schema’s couldn’t run from the Skype for Business Front end server. The execution failed the parameter is incorrect 00000057 Error: An error occurred: “Microsoft.Rtc.Management.ADConnect.ADOperationException” “Active Directory operation failed on “masterdc.skypedev.nl”. You cannot retry this operation: “The parameter is incorrect 00000057: LdapErr: DSID-0C090D87, comment: Error in attribute conversion operation, data 0, v2580"” Continue reading

Yealink Skype for Business Firmware

Yealink is continuing its legacy of innovation with the delivery of an end-to-end unified communications (UC) solution for Microsoft environments. The UC Edition of its IP phones is customizable and seamlessly integrates with user workflows. UC Edition phones, crafted with new features tailored for Skype for Business/Lync, extend the communication experience and facilitate better collaboration. Yealink has certified the following models for a direct connection with Skype For Business: T40P T41P T42G T46G T48G Download Yealink Firmware Since the site isn’t very handy with finding tools and firmware, i will list the latest firmware version below. Continue reading