Module 1: Design and Architecture of Skype for Business Server
This module describes the high-level components and features of Skype for Business. It describes how to work with the Skype for Business administrative tools.
- Overview of Skype for Business components and features
- Introduction to the Skype for Business administrative tools
Module 2: Installing and Implementing Skype for Business Server
This module explains the external dependencies for Skype for Business Server. It describes the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) domain requirements to ensure a successful implementation. It also explains how to install Skype for Business Server and describes how Skype for Business Server integrates with Exchange Server and Microsoft SharePoint Server.
- Server and Service Dependencies
- Planning SIP Domains
- Installing Skype for Business Server
- Integrating Skype for Business Server with Exchange Server and SharePoint Server
Module 3: Administering Skype for Business Server
This module explains how to administer and manage Skype for Business Server by using Skype for Business Server Control Panel and the Skype for Business Server Management Shell. It also explains how to implement role-based access control (RBAC) in Skype for Business Server and how to use important Test cmdlets and tools to troubleshoot Skype for Business.
- Skype for Business Server Control Panel
- Skype for Business Server Management Shell
- Implementing Role-Based Access Control
- Using Test Cmdlets
- Tools for Troubleshooting Skype for Business
Module 4: Configuring Users and Clients in Skype for Business
This module explains how to configure users by using Skype for Business Server Control Panel and the Skype for Business Server Management Shell. It then describes how to deploy Skype for Business clients and explains the sign-in, registration, and authentication process for Skype for Business clients. It also explains how to configure client policies in Skype for Business Server. Finally, it explains how to manage the Skype for Business Address Book.
- Configuring Users
- Deploying the Skype for Business Client
- The Registration, Sign-In, and Authentication Processes
- Configuring Skype for Business Client Policies
- Managing the Skype for Business Address Book
Module 5: Configuring and Implementing Conferencing in Skype for Business
This module describes Skype for Business conferencing features and modalities. It explains how to integrate Skype for Business Server 2015 with Office Online Server. It also explains how to plan for conferencing bandwidth utilization. Finally, it explains how to configure conferencing settings and policies.
- Introduction to Conferencing in Skype for Business
- Integrating Skype for Business Server and Office Online Server
- Bandwidth Planning
- Configuring Conferencing Settings
Module 6: Implementing Additional Conferencing Options in Skype for Business Server
This module explains the conferencing lifecycle. It also explains how to implement audio/video and Web conferencing policies and configure dial-in conferencing. Finally, it explains how to configure Microsoft Teams Rooms and configure large meetings and Skype meeting broadcasts.
- Overview of the Conferencing Life Cycle
- Designing and Configuring Audio/Video and Web Conferencing Policies
- Deploying Dial-in Conferencing
- Configuring Miccrosoft Teams Rooms
- Configuring Large Meetings and Skype Meeting Broadcasts
Module 7: Designing and Implementing Monitoring and Archiving in Skype for Business
This module describes the components of the monitoring service in Skype for Business Server, and how to implement archiving in Skype for Business Server. It then describes how to design and implement an archiving policy.
- Components of the Monitoring Service
- Overview of Archiving
- Designing an Archiving Policy
- Implementing Archiving
Module 8: Deploying Skype for Business External Access
This module describes the modalities for external access and capabilities for remote users. It also explains how to implement External Access Policies and security to meet the needs of an organization. Additionally, it explains how to manage external network configurations and create and manage reverse proxy configurations. Finally, it explains how to design and manage the mobility service and how to design and configure federation.
- External Access Overview
- Configuring External Access Policies and Security
- Configuring External Access Network and Certificates
- Configuring Reverse Proxy
- Designing Mobility in Skype for Business Server
- Designing Federation in Skype for Business Server
Module 9: Implementing Enterprise Voice in Skype for Business Server
This module explains how to connect to a PSTN. It then explains how to configure and manage Enterprise Voice. It also describes voice routing. Finally, it explains how to assign phone numbers, configure voicemail, and configure voice applications.
- Connecting to the PSTN
- Configuring Enterprise Voice
- Configuring Voice Routing
- Assigning Phone Numbers
- Configuring Voicemail
- Voice Applications
Module 10: Implementing High Availability in Skype for Business
This module describes how to plan for Front End pool high availability and high availability for Back End Servers. It also describes high-availability solutions for the other components of Skype for Business.
- Planning for Front End Pool High Availability
- Planning for Back End Server High Availability
- High Availability for Other Component Servers
Module 11: Implementing Disaster Recovery in Skype for Business
This module describes the concepts of disaster recovery in Skype for Business Server. It then explains how to implement disaster recovery in Skype for Business Server. Finally, it describes how to plan additional disaster recovery scenarios.
- Disaster Recovery Options in Skype for Business Server
- Implementing Disaster Recovery in Skype for Business Server
- Additional Disaster Recovery Options in Skype for Business Server
Module 12: Implementing a Skype for Business Server and Office 365 Hybrid Deployment
This module describes how to implement and manage Teams. It then explains how to prepare for a Skype for Business hybrid deployment. It also explains how to configure a Skype for Business hybrid environment.
- Overview of Office 365
- Preparing for a Hybrid Deployment
- Configuring a Hybrid Skype for Business Environment
Module 13: Planning and Implementing a Migration to Skype for Business Server or Microsoft Teams
This module describes supported migration and upgrade paths for Skype for Business Server 2015 and Skype for Business Server 2019. It also describes how to perform a migration from Lync Server 2013 to Skype for Business Server. Finally, it explains how to manage the user experience during an upgrade or migration.
- Overview of Upgrade and Migration Paths
- Migrating to Skype for Business Server 2019
- Migrating to Microsoft Teams
- In-Place Upgrade to Skype for Business Server 2015