Deploy Skype for Business Server 2015
Summary: Explore these links to learn how to install and configure Skype for Business Server 2015 and upgrade from earlier versions of Lync Server.
Skype for Business Server offers instant messaging (IM), presence, conferencing, video, and telephony solutions that can support enterprise-level collaboration requirements. This topic provides links to information about how to deploy and configure Skype for Business Server.
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Visual resources about how to deploy Skype for Business Server
View the following resources for information about how to deploy Skype for Business Server.
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Technical diagrams for Skype for Business Server 2015 | See architecture choices at a glance in these large-format diagrams. |
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Videos about how to install Skype for Business Server - coming soon! | Discover video presentations and training for Skype for Business Server. |
Articles about Skype for Business Server installation and configuration
The following articles about how to install and configure Skype for Business Server are available to view online.
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Requirements for your Skype for Business environment | Learn about server and environmental requirements for Skype for Business Server. |
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Topology Basics for Skype for Business Server 2015 | Learn about topology options and server collocation scenarios for Skype for Business Server. |
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Install Skype for Business Server 2015 | Learn how to install Skype for Business Server in various topologies, in both physical and virtual environments. |
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Upgrade to Skype for Business Server 2015 | Learn how to upgrade from previous versions of Lync Server. |
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Configure the client experience with Skype for Business | Learn how to configure the client experience. |
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Deploy hybrid connectivity between Skype for Business Server and Skype for Business Online | Learn how to configure prerequisites for a hybrid deployment, and then configure your deployment to manage users between Skype for Business Server on-premises and Skype for Business Online. |
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Deploy Edge Server in Skype for Business Server 2015 | If users in your organization communicate with external users who aren't logged into your internal network, you'll want to deploy Edge Server. |
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Deploy Enterprise Voice in Skype for Business Server 2015 | Learn how to deploy a complete Voice over IP (VoIP) enterprise voice solution, providing rich integration with Outlook and Exchange, and many powerful features such as Response Groups, Call Park, team calling, Group Call Pickup, and Enhanced Emergency E9-1-1 support. |
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Deploy Persistent Chat Server in Skype for Business Server 2015 | If you want users in your organization to participate in topic-based conversations that persist over time, you'll want to deploy Persistent Chat Server. |
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Deploy Video Interop Server in Skype for Business Server 2015 | If you want to support video interoperation, read about how to deploy the Video Interop Server (VIS). |
Additional resources about planning for Skype for Business Server
The following resources about how to plan for Skype for Business Server are available from other subject matter experts.
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Skype for Business Server for IT pros | Visit the resource center to access videos, community sites, documentation, downloads, and more. |
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Skype Developer Platform | Find developer resources for Skype for Business Server, including code samples, training, and SDKs. |
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Change management and adoption Office Blogs Skype team blog |
Keep up with news from the teams that create and document Skype for Business Server. |