What are the server roles in Lync Server 2013?
This section provides a brief overview of the server roles and the general features that they provide:
- Standard Edition Server.
- Front End Server and Back End Server.
- Edge Server.
- Mediation Server.
- Director.
- Persistent Chat Front End Server.
- Persistent Chat Store (Persistent Chat Back End Server)
What does Lync 2013 do?
Lync Basic 2013 gives you instant messaging (IM), audio and video calls, Lync Meetings, availability (presence) information, and sharing capabilities all from one, easy-to-use program.
What are some features of Lync Online?
The features include instant messaging (IM), audio, and video calls, presence, online meetings, online presentations, and the ability to connect with Windows Live Messenger contacts and other external users running Lync.
What do you need to know about Lync Server 2013?
2 On-premises Lync Server 2013 and on-premises SharePoint 2013 is required for skill search. 3 For Skype for Business Online, Microsoft 365, or Office 365 users, Persistent Chat is not available. Lync meeting features are not available in Skype for Business Online Standalone Plan 1.
Is the Lync Phone Edition supported by Microsoft?
Lync Phone Edition is supported with Lync Server 2010 and Lync Server 2013. The support date for Lync Phone Edition has been extended 2 years to align with the Lync Server 2013 lifecycle.
What does Enterprise Voice mean for Lync Server?
Enterprise Voice is the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) offering in Lync Server. It delivers a voice option to enhance or replace traditional private branch exchange (PBX) systems. In addition to the complete telephony capabilities of an IP PBX, Enterprise Voice is integrated with rich presence, IM, collaboration, and meetings.
Can you use Skype for business with Lync?
In Lync-to-Lync sessions, a Skype for Business Online Plan 1 user can participate in desktop sharing and application sharing if they are invited by a user who has access to sharing features. For details, see the Skype for Business Online Service Description at https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=282430.
