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New Zealand's first Crestron Lync Room System (LRS)
First Crestron Lync Room System deployed by Lexel in Auckland, NZ - Very powerful collaboration system!!
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Lync Room System (LRS) Configuration
Only screenshots for now, will update my experiences soon as time permits.Useful Information:New-CsLyncRoomSystem.ps1 – Easily Deploy Lync Room SystemsMicrosoft Lync Room System Deployment GuideLync...
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Get-DNS: Convert DNS Query Results to PowerShell Object
PowerShell v3 and below does not have any built in commandlets to assist with DNS resolution. Additionally even if you have a higher version of PowerShell, these commandlets will still not be available...
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Annoying in-ear headset tones
Occasionally I see Lync headsets that decide to play dial tone in the users ear while in a call. The normal (somewhat annoying) scenario to have dial tone generated in the ear is when the dial button...
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Get Scheduled Lync Meetings from SQL
The following query will get conferences from the Lync RTC database. From a Lync Standard Edition server its in the RTCLOCAL instance, otherwise you'll find it in the backend SQL server.USE RTC--SELECT...
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Backup Sonus SBC 1k/2k using PowerShell and the REST API
Using PowerShell 3.0+ you can backup the Sonus 1k/2k SBC's using the REST API.Firstly you will need to create a rest user on the SBC:Then simply run the following script in Powershell, or setup a...
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Highlight Current/Active Menu Using Javascript
I recently wanted to convert the very basic menu on my Blogger site, to one that supported drop down menus. This was surprisingly easy to do due to the flexibility of Blogger and its built in...
View ArticleWhat's New in Lync Server 2013?
In preparation for my "Whats new in Skype for Business?" article, I dug up this unpublished blog. I'm a bit late to the party here I know! In any case hopefully some of you find this information...
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What's New in Skype for Business Server 2015?
Skype for Business Server 2015 is the successor to Lync Server 2013, and is expected to be released during the first half of 2015 This is a running commentary of the Skype for Business (Skype4B)...
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Lync Monitoring Reports Decoder
Lync Monitoring Reports Decoder helps you read and understand QoE data from the monitoring reports by giving you a quick reference to definitions and expected results.e.g. Peer-to-Peer Session Detail...
View ArticleBeing a UC Superhero with Lync QoE Superpowers
See the article published by Microsoft Press as part of the MVP guest series.http://blogs.msdn.com/b/microsoft_press/archive/2015/03/09/from-the-mvps-being-a-uc-superhero-with-lync-qoe-superpowers.aspx
View ArticleRemove Stuck Conferencing Number in Lync
To remove a stuck dial-in conferencing number follow the steps below. These worked for me, I hope they do you you.Open the Lync Control Panel and find the dial-in region for the deleted access...
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Skype for Business Release Dates Announced
Microsoft has announced release dates for Skype for Business Windows client, server and Office 365. The client will be an update to Lync 2013 and delivered via Office updates on April 16th as part of...
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Lync/Skype4B Timed Presence Switcher
I have been meaning to figure out how I can use the Lync client SDK for a while now, and finally got the push I needed when a colleague of mine asked if Lync had a particular feature. That feature was...
View ArticleAUCUG Whats new in Skype for Business
Auckland Unified Communications User GroupApril 16th 2015 MeetupWhat’s new in Skype for Business 2015 (Andrew Morpeth)
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UC Extend v1.5 Released
I have released a new version of the UC Extend Presenece Switcher for Skype4B/Lync. It has a tonne or bug fixes and new features. Thanks to everyone who provided feedback!I have included version 1.4...
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Deploy, Migrate or In-Place Upgrade to Skype for Business Server 2015
Skype for Business Server 2015 is only hours away from release! Here's where you'll find the UC Geek step by step guides to deploy, migrate and upgrade to Skype for Business Server 2015. Soon as the...
View ArticleSkype for Business Resources
End Users GuidesLearning center training/readiness materials: Discover Skype for BusinessVideosNew user guide video: Skype for Business: Step-by-step guide for new usersMarketing video: Skype for...
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Lync 2013 Client - Getting Started User Guide
CONFIGURE AUDIO/VIDEOIt is very important to understand audio configuration in Lync. This will ensure that you are able to hear your phone ring, and have a good audio experience when in a call. Select...
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Lync 2013 - Online Meetings
Creating a Lync Online MeetingThere are 2 ways in which an Online Meeting can be organised.Schedule a meeting in OutlookSelect a time slot in your calendar and then select “New Lync Meeting”:Add the...
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Skype for Business 2015 - Client Getting Started
CONFIGURE AUDIO/VIDEOIt is very important to understand audio configuration in Skype for Business. This will ensure that you are able to hear your phone ring, and have a good audio experience when in a...
View ArticleSkype for Business 2015 Migration Step by Step
If you want to upgrade to Skype for Business Server 2015, and don't have a purely Lync Server 2013 environment, you will have to follow the migration path. The recommended path is to migrate from OCS...
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Skype for Business 2015 Deployment Step by Step
This step by step guide will walk you through the process of installing Skype for Business Server 2015.See the following links for more information on the other deployment options:Skype for Business...
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Skype for Business 2015 In-Place Upgrade Step by Step
If you have a purely Lync Server 2013 environment you can upgrade to Skype for Business Server 2015 using the new In-Place Upgrade feature. In-place upgrade provides a one-click solution that backs up...
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UC Geek has a new home
The UC Geek blog has had a major facelift and can now be found at http://ucgeek.co
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