• Hardware and software infrastructure • File storage (DFS) and permissions • Request certificates • Internet Information Services (IIS) and SQL configuration • Simple URLs & DNS records
Preparing the infrastructure and systems
Defining the topology • Using Topology Builder • Administrator rights and permissions • Administration tools • Define and configure pools • Edit and configure simple URLs • Select the CMS
• Publish the topology • Delegate setup • Setting up and installing FE servers/pools • Install and configure the CMS • Configure certificates for FEs • Setting up Kerberos authentication • Adding server roles
Finalizing and implementing the topology design
Office Web Apps Installation
Component
Spec (Minimum)
Server
Enterprise-grade server with a minimum of 2 CPU sockets (hex core or higher)
CPU
Intel Xeon 5500 series or AMD Opteron 6100 series (2.26 GHz+)
NIC
1 dual port, 1 GbE or 10 GbE
Storage
8 or more SATA or SAS HDD 10K RPM or higher (DAS), or equivalent storage, RAID 1
Memory
32-GB PC2-6400 DDR2, or PC3-8500 DDR3 memory (or faster)
Component
Spec (Minimum)
Server
Enterprise-grade server with a minimum of 2 CPU sockets (quad core or higher)
CPU
Intel Xeon 5500 series or AMD Opteron 6100 series (2.0 GHz+)
NIC
1 dual port, 1 GbE or 10 GbE
Storage
4 or more SATA or SAS HDD 10K RPM or higher (DAS), or equivalent storage, RAID 1
Memory
16-GB PC2-6400 DDR2, or PC3-8500 DDR3 memory (or faster)
Windows Server 2012
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/lync/gg269419
Online Meeting Outlook add-in automatically installed with the Lync 2013 client Office 2013 installs side by side with Office 2010 / Lync 2010 client with C2R
Use the Office Customization Tool (OCT) Use CONFIG.XML to Perform Installation Tasks Use Setup Command-Line Options to specify the Config.xml and configuring Client Bootstrapping Policies
Office Customization Tool
Setup Used to specify default installation location on the client and default organization name, additional network installation sources, the product key, end-user license agreement, display level, earlier versions of Office to remove, custom programs to run during installation, security settings, and Setup properties. Features Used to configure user settings and to customize how Office features are installed. Administrators can use the OCT to specify initial default values of Office application settings for users. Users can modify most of the settings after the installation. Additional content Used to add or remove files, add or remove registry entries, and configure shortcuts. Outlook Used to customize a user's default Outlook profile, specify Exchange settings, add accounts, remove accounts and export settings, and specify Send\Receive groups.
CONFIG.XML Specify the path of the network installation point. Select the products to install. Configure logging and the location of the Setup customization file and software updates. Specify installation options, such as user name. Copy the local installation source (LIS) to the user's computer without installing Office. Add or remove languages from the installation.
Lync Server Management Shell cmdlet
Setting
Description
Cmdlet parameters
Portrange\Enabled
Specifies whether the port ranges sent by the server should be used by the client for media and signaling. Used in conjunction CsConferencingConfiguration with the subvalues MinMediaPort and MaxMediaPort.
ClientMediaPortRangeEnabled
Portrange\MinMediaPort
Specifies the starting port number to use for media. Combines with MaxMediaPort CsConferencingConfiguration to specify the range of ports. The recommended minimum range is 40 ports.
ClientMediaPort (represents the starting port number to use for client media)
Portrange\MaxMediaPort
Specifies the highest port number to use for media. Combines with MinMediaPort CsConferencingConfiguration to specify the range of ports. The recommended minimum range is 40 ports.
ClientMediaPortRange (indicates the total number of ports available for client media; default is 40)
