Core Solutions of Skype for Business 2015/2019
- Codice corso: 20334C
- Durata corso: 5gg
Introduzione
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills required to plan, deploy, configure, and administer a Microsoft Skype for Business solution. Students will learn how to deploy a multi-site and highly available Skype for Business infrastructure that supports instant messaging (IM), conferencing, enterprise voice, archiving, and monitoring. Students will also learn how to manage, maintain, and troubleshoot issues in the infrastructure.
This course focuses primarily on the on-premises deployment of Skype for Business but does include information on how to integrate the on-premises deployment with Teams or Skype for Business Online as well as how to migrate from previous versions of Skype for Business Server. This course helps the students prepare for Exam 70-334: Core Solutions of Skype for Business 2015.
The primary audience for this course is information technology (IT) professionals who are responsible for the Skype for Business deployment in their organizations. Experience with previous versions is beneficial but not required for students taking this course. Students should be proficient with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), data networks, and telecommunications standards and components that support the configuration of Skype for Business. Students should also be familiar with Microsoft Exchange Server and Microsoft 365.
The secondary audience for this course includes IT professionals who are planning to take the exam 70- 334: Core Solutions of Skype for Business 2015 as a stand-alone exam or as part of the requirement for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Communications certification exam.
Obiettivi del corso
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Describe the architecture of Skype for Business and design a Skype for Business topology
Install and implement Skype for Business Server
Administer and manage Skype for Business Server by using the various available tools
Design and implement clients and users in Skype for Business
Implement conferencing in Skype for Business Server
Design and implement additional conferencing options
Design and implement monitoring and archiving in Skype for Business
Design and implement connectivity for external users and organizations
Implement Enterprise Voice in Skype for Business Server
Plan and implement high availability in Skype for Business
Design and implement disaster recovery scenarios for Skype for Business
Design and deploy Skype for Business hybrid
Plan and implement a migration to Skype for Business Server 2019 or Microsoft Teams
Prerequisiti
In addition to their professional experience, students who attend this training should already have the following technical knowledge:
Minimum of two years of experience administering Windows Server, including Windows Server 2016 or Windows Server 2019
Minimum of two years of experience working with AD DS
Minimum of two years of experience working with name resolution, including Domain Name System (DNS)
Experience working with certificates, including public key infrastructure (PKI) certificates
Experience working with Windows PowerShell
Understanding of data networks and telecommunications standards and components
Struttura del Corso
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.
Lessons
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the high-level components and features of Skype for Business
Work with Skype for Business administrative tools
Designing and creating the topology
Updating the topology for the New York site
Lab : Designing and publishing a Skype for Business server topology
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.
Lessons
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Identify the external dependencies for Skype for Business Server.
Identify the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) domain requirements to ensure a successful implementation.
Install and Configure Skype for Business Server.
Install Skype for Business Server Certificates
Describe how Skype for Business Server integrates with Microsoft Exchange Server and Microsoft SharePoint Server.
Configure the Required DNS Records and Simple URLs for Skype for Business Server
Update Skype for Business Server
Lab : Configuring DNS and Simple URLs for Skype for Business Server
Lab : Deploying Skype for Business 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.
Lessons
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Installing the Skype for Business Control Panel on a Windows 10 Client
Administer Skype for Business Server by using the Skype for Business Server Control Panel
Manage Skype for Business Server by using the Skype for Business Server Management Shell
Implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in Skype for Business Server.
Explain how to use important Test Cmdlets
Use the various Tools to troubleshoot Skype for Business
Using the Centralized Logging Service
Performing a Network Capture by Using Message Analyzer
Lab : Using the Administrative Tools to Manage Skype for Business Server
Lab : Using the Skype for Business Troubleshooting Tools
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.
Lessons
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Configure users for Skype for Business
Enabling Users for Skype for Business by Using the Management Shell
Deploy Skype for Business clients.
Explain the registration, authentication, and sign-in processes for Skype for Business clients
Troubleshooting a User Sign-In Issue
Configure and Manage client policies in Skype for Business Server.
Configure and Manage the Skype for Business Address Book.
Lab : Configuring Users and Clients in Skype for Business
Lab : Configuring Policies and the Address Book in Skype for Business Server
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.
Lessons
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe Skype for Business Conferencing features and modalities
Integrate Skype for Business Server with Microsoft Office Online Server
Plan for conferencing bandwidth utilization
Configure conferencing settings and policies
Installing Office Online Server
Configuring, Assigning, and Validating Conferencing Policies
Lab : Installing and Configuring Office Online Server
Lab : Configuring Conferencing in Skype for Business Server
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.
Lessons
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Explain the Conferencing Life Cycle
Implement audio/video and Web Conferencing Policies
Configure dial-in Conferencing
Configure Microsoft Teams Rooms
Explain how to Configure large meetings and Skype Meeting Broadcasts
Creating and Editing Conferencing Policies
Troubleshooting Conferencing Policies
Deploying Dial-In Conferencing
Deploying Microsoft Teams Rooms with Skpe for Buisness Server
Lab : Implementing and Troubleshooting Conferencing Policies
Lab : Configuring Additional Conferencing Modalities
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.
Lessons
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the Components of the Monitoring Service in Skype for Business Server
Design and Implement archiving in Skype for Business Server
Explain how to design an archiving policy
Explain how to implement an archiving policy
Enabling Monitoring Reports
Experiencing Archiving of an IM Session to Exchange
Lab : Implementing Monitoring
Lab : 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.
Lessons
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the modalities for external access and capabilities for remote users.
Implement External Access Policies and Security to meet the needs of an organization.
Configure External Access Network and Certificates
Manage external network configurations.
Create and manage reverse proxy configurations.
Explain how to design and manage the mobility service in Skype for Business Server
Explain how to design and configure Federation in Skype for Business Server
Defining the Edge Server in the Topology
Install and Configure the Edge Server
Install and Configure Reverse Proxy
Validate External Messaging
Lab : Designing and Implementing External User Access
Lab : Installing the Components for External Users
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.
Lessons
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe how to connect to a PSTN.
Configure and manage Enterprise Voice.
Configure voice routing.
Explain how to assign Phone Numbers.
Describe how to configure Voicemail.
Describe how to configure Voice Applications
Deploy Enterprise Voice
Configure Dial Plans
Configure a Voice Route, Voice Policy, PSTN Usage, and Trunk Configuration
Assign User Dial Plans and Policies
Lab : Deploying and Configuring Enterprise Voice
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.
Lessons
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Plan for Front End Pool High Availability
Plan the High availability for Back End Servers
Describe High-Availability solutions for the Other Component Servers of Skype for Business
Managing Front End Pools
Configuring Hardware Load Balancing
Lab : Pre-Lab Configuration
Lab : Implementing High Availability
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.
Lessons
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Explain the concepts of Disaster Recovery in Skype for Business Server.
Implement Disaster Recovery in Skype for Business Server.
Explain how to plan additional disaster recovery scenarios.
Disaster Recovery Options in Skype for Business Server
Configuring Pool Pairing
Perform Pool Failover and Failback
Lab : Implementing and Performing Disaster Recovery
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.
Lessons
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Explain how to implement and manage Teams
Explain how to prepare for a Skype for Business hybrid deployment
Explain how to configure a Skype for Business hybrid environment
Lab : Designing a Hybrid Skype for Business Server 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.
Lessons
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the migration paths from Lync Server 2013 and Skype for Business Server 2015.
Migrate to Skype for Business Server 2019.
Describe the migration path to Microsoft Teams.
Describe the process for an In-Place Upgrade to Skype for Business Server 2015.
Prepare Migration and Deploy Pilot Pool
Move Pilot Users
Install Skype for Business Administrative Tools
Perfor In-Place Upgrade from Lync Server 2013 to Skype for Business Server 2015
Lab : Performing a Side-by-Side Migration of Lync Server 2013 to Skype for Business Server 2019
Lab : Performing an In-Place Upgrade of Lync Server 2013 to Skype for Business Server 2015