The UC Architects Podcast Ep64


iTunes-Podcast-logo[1]Episode 64 and last episode of The UC Architects podcast is now available. Contrary to the belief of some, people’s agendas rather than lack of contents made it more and more difficult to get sufficient people together for recording. Thanks for the great 5 year ride, people!

This episode is hosted by Pat Richard, who is joined by Tom Arbuthnot, Stale Hansen and John Cook. Editing was done by Andrew Price.

Topics discussed in this episode are:

  • 5 years of The UC Architects podcast.
  • What made it fun, the friendships, the guests, the topics, and how social media has changed how info gets disseminated about Skype for Business, Exchange, Office 365, Teams, and more.
  • We talk about what the crew are up to these days, and their involvement/sessions at Ignite.
  • Skype for Business v.Next and Teams.
  • Some of the issues that arise when deploying Skype for Business when there is no Exchange in the org.
  • The upcoming Ignite and UCDay events.

You can download the podcast here or you can subscribe to the podcasts using iTunes, Zune or use the RSS feed.

About
The UC Architects is a community podcast by people with a passion for Unified Communications; our main focus is on Exchange, Skype for Business or related subjects.

The UC Architects Podcast Ep63


iTunes-Podcast-logo[1]Episode 63 of The UC Architects podcast is now available. This episode is hosted by Pat Richard, who is joined by Steve Goodman who’s joined by John Cook. Editing was done by Andrew Price.

Topics discussed in this episode are:

Exchange

  • Exchange 2007 was end of life on April 11th

Office 365

  • Microsoft Teams is GA
  • Microsoft Teams Bandwidth Calculator
  • Microsoft Advanced Threat Protection
  • Google Suite vs Office 365

Lync/Skype for Business

  • Skype for Business updates for Mac
  • Skype for Business Online Trusted Application API
  • Consult Transfer option
  • Lync 2013 CUs for March 2017
  • Skype for Business 2015 CUs
  • RUCT updated
  • Convert-SonusSBCConfigToWord

Events

  • MS Cloud UG
  • UC and Cloud Day UK
  • Office 365 Engage

You can download the podcast here or you can subscribe to the podcasts using iTunes, Zune or use the RSS feed.

About
The UC Architects is a community podcast by people with a passion for Unified Communications; our main focus is on Exchange, Skype for Business or related subjects.

The UC Architects Podcast Ep61


iTunes-Podcast-logo[1]Episode 61 of The UC Architects podcast is now available. This episode is hosted by Pat Richard, who is joined by Tom Arbuthnot and Stale Hansen. Editing was done by Andrew Price.

Topics discussed in this episode are:

Top Stories 

  • Microsoft Teams released to preview

Office 365

  • Office 365 and Azure now available from U.K. datacenters

Lync/Skype for Business

  • SfB Response Group; Exchange UM holidays – multi-add, multi-assign, import from CSV and CAL
  • Australian RGS/Response Groups Holiday Sets for 2016/2017
  • Holiday set editor
  • Response Group Timeframe Editor Powershell GUI
  • Skype for Business Cloud Connector Edition: Release 1.4.1
  • Skype for Business, Bandwidth Calculator Version 2.70
  • Add a Skype Menu Item for Meet Now Dedicated (Anthony Caragol)
  • Skype for Business Online Multi-Region, Automated Meeting Migration and Exchange Server Voicemail
  • Video Based Screen Sharing (VbSS) comes to iOS and Android Mobile SfB Clients
  • Certificate Expiry Checklist
  • Two new posters for SharePoint 2016 and Skype for Business architectural models
  • Running #Polycom Trio with #Skype4B? Make sure to upgrade to the latest 5.4.3AD release
  • CustomInvite by Modality
  • VMware Horizon VDI Skype for Business Support Tech Preview Q1 2017
  • Outlook Skype for Business “Contacts” folder doesn’t sync with Skype for Business contacts
  • Update to Hybrid Handbook 2.1
  • Free Skype for Business Online Network Assessment Tool from Microsoft, Hands On

You can download the podcast here or you can subscribe to the podcasts using iTunes, Zune or use the RSS feed.

About
The UC Architects is a community podcast by people with a passion for Unified Communications; our main focus is on Exchange, Skype for Business or related subjects.

The UC Architects Podcast Ep59


iTunes-Podcast-logo[1]Episode 59 of The UC Architects podcast is now available. This episode is hosted by Steve Goodman, who is joined by Dave Stork and special guest, Gareth Gudger AKA Supertekboy. Editing was done by Andrew Price.

Topics discussed in this episode are:

  • Gareth Introduction
  • Help us test Exchange 2013/2016 to Exchange Online public folder migration
  • Focused Inbox
  • Announcing .NET Framework 4.6.2
  • Outlook for Mac Public Folders
  • Office 365
  • Microsoft Bookings
  • Introducing Skype Bots
  • Launching #Skype4B Survival Guide as Technet Wiki. Downloads, resources and community tools
  • Q&A Topic
  • Microsoft Ignite
  • UC Day (Oct24)
  • Unity Connect (Nov16-18)
  • VMworld, MVP Adam Ball speaking (Aug28-Sep1)

You can download the podcast here or you can subscribe to the podcasts using iTunes, Zune or use the RSS feed.

About
The UC Architects is a community podcast by people with a passion for Unified Communications; our main focus is on Exchange, Skype for Business or related subjects.

The UC Architects Podcast Ep58


iTunes-Podcast-logo[1]Episode 58 of The UC Architects podcast is now available. This episode is hosted by Pat Richard, who is joined by Steve Goodman, John Cook and Tom Arbuthnot. Editing was done by Andrew Price.

Topics discussed in this episode are:

  • Microsoft Press Lets Editorial Staff Go
  • Microsoft acquires LinkedIn
  • Using the Office 365 Hybrid Configuration Wizard (Six part series)
  • HCW Improvement: The Minimal Hybrid Configuration option
  • Preview of Certificate-Based Authentication (CBA) for Exchange Online
  • FindTime for Outlook – Doodle for Business
  • Virtual academies, odd questions, and MCSE recertification
  • Microsoft Launches New Office 365 Network Online Community; 88,000-User Yammer Network to Close
  • Centralised Skype for Business Event Log Viewer
  • Lync, OCS, Skype for Business Persistent Chat requires port 8011. Missing from Documentation
  • Call Flow Manager 1.3
  • Best Practice Upgrade to Skype for Business 2015 SBA
  • Configure Toll-free Numbers for Dial-In Conferencing in Office365 (NextHop!)
  • Device Updates with Skype for Business Online
  • Skype for Business Mac Preview adds contacts, presence and IM
  • Microsoft announces Skype Meetings, a new free group collaboration tool
  • Offline IM is now in Skype4B CU3
  • Skype for Business June 2016 CU (3) gives video based Screensharing
  • New “Busy Options” Be sure to run Update-CsAdminRole after installing
  • June 7, 2016, update for Skype for Business 2016 (KB3115087)
  • Skype for Business EdgeInternal Certificate Automatic Renewal sample
  • Skype for Business 2015 Resource Kit tools released
  • bounSky 2015
  • Office Online Server now available
  • Skype for Business App SDK preview is now available for download
  • Skype for Business Hybrid Handbook, Version 2.0 (Josh Blalock)
  • Polycom VVX Alternate Ringtone Bundle (Unofficial)
  • Microsoft Ignite
  • UC Day UK (Oct24)
  • UC Birmingham User Group (Aug 9-10)
  • Unity Connect (Nov16-18)

You can download the podcast here or you can subscribe to the podcasts using iTunes, Zune or use the RSS feed.

About
The UC Architects is a community podcast by people with a passion for Unified Communications; our main focus is on Exchange, Skype for Business or related subjects.