Microsoft Lync

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Lync Server 2010 introduced the usage of DHCP Option 43 which is used to provide clients and devices on a network the ability to locate the Lync Server’s Certificate Provisioning service, and thus automatically download a certificate required to support secure HTTPS and TLS communications for the remainder of the session. During a meeting, Lync Web App provides many Lync features; these include meeting-wide instant messaging (IM), phone-based audio, file distribution, presenting with Microsoft PowerPoint presentation graphics program, and desktop and program sharing.

Before starting your install

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  • Check to see if Lync is already on your computer. If you're running Office 2013 on your PC or a newer version of Office for Mac 2011, there's a good chance it's installed.
  • Find out if your computer equipment is on ITS CorePlus support. If so, contact the Solution Center (294-4000 or solution@iastate.edu) to have Lync automatically pushed to your computer.

Getting started

Here are some tips on using Lync for instant messaging and more.

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Windows

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  • Ensure that you have 'admin' rights to your computer. You'll need them for the install.
  • From the 'start' icon, click on 'computer,' then 'map network drive' at the top of the window.
  • Select a drive letter and, in the 'folder' input box, type 'software.iastate.edusoftwareLync' and click 'finish' button.
  • Click through these directories: 'Lync' > 'Install' > 'PC' > 'Lync 2013 with SP1.'
  • To install the software, click 'setup.'
  • To burn a CD image of the software for a later install, go back up to 'Lync 2013 with SP1,' then click 'DVD image' and save the enclosed file.

Mac

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  • Ensure that you have 'admin' rights to your computer. You'll need them for the install.
  • From your desktop, simultaneously click command+K to access the 'connect to server' window
  • In the server address blank, type 'smb://software.iastate.edu/software/Lync.'
  • The software server icon will appear on your desktop. Click through these directories: 'Lync' > 'Install' > 'Macintosh' > 'Lync 2011 for Mac' > 'files.'
  • To install, drag 'lync_14.0.10_141024.dmg' to your desktop and click it.
  • To burn a CD image of the software for a later install, go back up to 'Lync 2011 for Mac,' click 'CD image' and save the enclosed file.