Si vous êtes intéressés par des sujets comme ceux décrits ci-dessous, Microsoft organise une séries de webcast:
Informations et inscriptions ici: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3102208
Richard Brynteson vient de finir la transition de son outil Lync Validation vers Skype Validator.
L'outil est disponible en ligne ici: https://skypevalidator.com/
Description ici: http://masteringlync.com/2015/10/27/skypevalidator-beta-is-now-available/
Microsoft vient de publier un nouvel outil pour Skype for Business Server: Real-Time Statistics Manager.
Description:
Skype for Business Server, Real-Time Statistics Manager (StatsMan) makes it possible to monitor key performance indicators for Skype for Business Server in real-time. This download includes the StatsMan Agent, Listener and Website installation packages necessary for a functional StatsMan deployment.
StatsMan is a dashboard solution for viewing KHI calculations in real-time as well as graphed performance counters aggregated across your infrastructure. The dashboard can be used to pinpoint ongoing performance issues, view the results of a planned change to your environment, track resolution of outages, and much more. Out of the box, it is configured with KHI thresholds from the KHI Resources, and can be customized to suit your deployment’s unique needs.
Téléchargement ici: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=49491
Les informations de planification et déploiement sont disponibles ici: https://technet.microsoft.com/EN-US/library/mt604834.aspx
Un step by step a venir sous peu sur ce sujet.
Pour ceux débutant avec Skype for Business, sonus propose un livre électronique "Skype for Business for Dummies".
Description:
Microsoft's Skype for Business can replace your current voice system with one that also enables video and collaboration. See how, when combined with a Session Border Controller (SBC), you can unlock new ways to increase your productivity, while still reducing costs.
Lien: http://info.sonus.net/skype-dummies-snet
C'est une fonctionnalité très attendue: Plan for hybrid voice with no on-premises server deployment
Microsoft vient de commencer a publier les prerequis sur le technet:
The minimal topology for the virtual on-premises deployment includes the following:
Edge server - Communication between the on-premises topology and the online services goes through the Edge server, which includes the following components:
Access Edge / SIPSTACK – provides SIP routing between the on-premises deployment and Skype for Business Online
Media Relay– routing of media between the Mediation server and other media endpoints
Media Relay Authentication / MRAS – generates tokens for access to media relay
Outbound Routing – provides routing to gateways based on policies. Only global policies which are based on destination (outbound) PSTN numbers are supported.
Central Management Store (CMS) Replica– synchronizes configuration information from the global CMS DB on the CMS Role server.
Mediation Server – Implements SIP and Media gateway mapping protocol between Skype for Business and PSTN gateways. Also includes a CMS Replica that synchronizes configuration from the global CMS database.
Central Management Store (CMS) Role – includes the configuration store for the topology components, including CMS File Transfer.
Prérequis:
An admin account with permissions to install and configure Hyper-V on the host servers. The account must have admin permissions on the local server where Hyper-V is installed and configured.
An admin account with permissions to create and publish the topology in the domain. This could be the same account used to install and configure Hyper-V, but must also be a member of the following roles:
AD Schema Admin - used to extend the AD schema for the minimal topology solution
Enterprise Admin - used to create and publish the topology and install server roles
Domain Admin - used to create and publish the topology and install server roles
The external DNS records, which are defined in the HybridVoiceMinTopNew.ini included with the installation package, are created and in place
ap.<Domain Name>
mr.<Domain Name>
An Office 365 tenant with all required DNS and SRV records created.
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| For the minimal topology solution, the use of the default domain suffix, .onmicrosoft.com, is not supported |
A certificate for the external Edge obtained from a public Certificate Authority (CA)
Firewall rules to allow traffic through the required ports has been completed. The required ports include: ports (443, 5061, 3478) and gateway configurations for Internet -> DMZ and DMZ-> Internal Network (a.k.a CorpNet).
La préparation du CCIE Collaboration s'avérant avec deux enfants en bas beaucoup plus difficile que mes prévisions les plus négatives, mes chances d'être prêt a tenter ma chance pour le lab pendant le long hiver canadien 2015-2016 s'éloignent toujours un peu plus tous les jours.
Changement "temporaire" de direction, je viens de finaliser le CCNP Collobaration dans le but de consolider les efforts effectués ces 12 derniers mois dans la préparation du lab CCIE.
Notre métier étant sur le point de changer radicalement (cloud), je m'interroge vraiment sur l'intérêt de devoir maintenir deux expertises pointues sur deux technologies différentes, le CCIE étant donc pour l'instant en standby (qui va m'imposer de repasser l'écrit), l'objectif 1er semaine 2016 sera plutôt le CCNP Routing and Switching.
Microsoft a rendu disponible Skype for Business en version basic.
Description:
Microsoft Skype for Business Basic gives you instant messaging (IM), audio and video calls, online meetings, availability (presence) information, and sharing capabilities all from one, easy-to-use program.
Téléchargement 64 bits: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=49440
Téléchargement 32 bits: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=49439
Les limitations de la version basic sont les même que celles du client Lync 2013:
Comme annoncé sur le site Office, Skype for Business pour iOS est disponible: https://blogs.office.com/2015/10/14/skype-for-business-ios-app-now-available/
Description
Skype for Business, formerly Lync 2013 for iOS, extends the power of Lync and Skype to your favorite mobile device: voice & video over wireless, rich presence, instant messaging, conferencing, and calling features from a single, easy-to-use interface.
What's New in Version 6.0
Intuitive and familiar Skype UI: simplified dashboard and enhanced In-Call and In-Meeting experiences
Full-screen video, simultaneous viewing of the shared content and speaker's video, larger buttons for meeting controls
Microsoft vient de publier une mise à jour pour le client Lync 2013 (Skype for Business).
KB: 3085581
Lien: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3085581
Téléchargement:
Download the 32-bit Lync update package now.
64-bitDownload the 64-bit Lync update package now.
La mise à niveau corrige les problèmes suivants:
Problèmes connus:
Microsoft vient d'annoncer un changement important dans la classification des MVP officiellement aujourd'hui: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/stevengu/archive/2015/10/07/moving-into-the-next-generation-of-the-microsoft-mvp-award.aspx
Les nouvelles catégories:
Liste ici: https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/pages/mvp-award-update
Importante nouvelle aujourd'hui annoncée dans le blog office: https://blogs.office.com/2015/10/07/expanding-the-preview-of-skype-for-business-services-in-office-365/
PSTN Conferencing preview now available in 14 additional countries
Initially available only in the U.S., the PSTN Conferencing preview will now be available to customers in Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom starting this month, with Finland, Norway and South Africa coming in November.
Cloud PBX Preview now available to customers worldwide
Skype for Business Server customers around the world will now be able to preview Cloud PBX in Office 365 using their existing phone lines for inbound and outbound calling.
Number portability and voicemail
In addition, we are enabling number portability for users of the PSTN Calling preview in the U.S., which allows customers to use their existing phone numbers with our new PSTN calling service, ultimately simplifying adoption. We are also enabling voicemail for Cloud PBX customers worldwide, providing a simple way to leave a message for someone when they are unavailable.
IP Phones with Cloud PBX
In the coming weeks, several IP phone models will also become available for preview with Cloud PBX. Existing Skype for Business customers ca
Call Quality Dashboard
Finally, later this month, we will add the Skype for Business Call Quality Dashboard (CQD) to the preview
A suivre.
Cisco annonce le support des clients Lync/Skype avec sa solution Collaboration Meeting Rooms.
Les CMR offrent des salles de collaboration vidéo disponible dans le cloud.
L'interopérabilité:
Les fonctionnalités supportés par les clients Lync/Skype for Business dans ce scénario:
Versions de clients Lync/Skype supportés:
Microsoft à publié une mise à jour pour Skype for Business.
KB:
Corrections:
Téléchargement ici: Updates for Skype for Business Server 2015
Microsoft à publié aujourd'hui une cumulative update pour Lync Serveur 2013.
KB:
Corrections:
Téléchargement ici: Lync Server 2013 Cumulative Update KB 2809243
Microsoft vient de publier une mise à jour pour le client Lync Mac:
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Microsoft vient de publier un bulletin de sécurité pour la version cliente Skype for Business 2016.
Description:
This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Skype for Business 2016 that could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted document or goes to an untrusted webpage that contains embedded OpenType fonts. To learn more about the vulnerabilities, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-097.
Corrections:
Lien: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2910994
Téléchargement:
Download the security update for Skype for Business 2016 (32-bit) package now.
Download the security update for Skype for Business 2016 (64-bit) package now.
James Cussen vient de publier une version 2 de son célebre outil "Lync Polycom VVX Manager".
Plus d'informations ici: http://www.myskypelab.com/2015/10/skype-for-business-lync-polycom-vvx.html?m=1
Vraiment un excellent outil de travail.
Microsoft va rendre disponible la fonctionnalité "Translator" de base dans la prochaine version Skype Windows disponible dans les semaines à venir:
The update is being introduced to the Skype for Windows desktop app over the next few weeks. When you see these NEW Skype Translator icons within your updated app (shown in the red box below), Skype Translator is ready to use.
Plus d'informations ici: http://blogs.skype.com/2015/10/01/skype-translator-unveils-the-magic-to-more-people-around-the-world/
Microsoft annonce le support sur Mac avec la nouvelle version Skype 7.13 avec El Capitan et Split View.
Lien: http://blogs.skype.com/2015/09/30/skype-7-13-for-mac-now-supports-os-x-el-capitan/
Article "Étape par Étape: Installation d’un serveur de conversation permanente Skype Entreprise Server 2015" publié aujourd'hui sur le technet à l'adresse suivante:
Polycom a rendu disponible au mois de septembre le firmware 5.0 pour ces systêmes GroupSeries.
Description:
Includes support for Microsoft Office 365 calendaring, first release of the Polycom RealPresence Touch device, adds support for viewing content from Microsoft Lync desktop clients, add provisioning capabilities, includes enhancements to security for SIP applications, adds support for Lync Response Group registrations, adds Native Support for RealConnect feature, support for Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) and Link Layer Discovery Protocol Media Endpoint Discovery (LLDP/MED), new API commands, adds improvements to import and directory interface, support for new EagleEye IV mounting option, includes Acoustic Fence technology, includes update to web interface to include 3.5mm audio input, includes support for EagleEye Producer software 1.1 that has automatic camera updates, and includes support for several experimental features
Nouveautés:
Release note disponible ici: http://downloads.polycom.com/video/group_series/ReleaseNotes/group_series_rel_notes_v5_0_0.pdf
