Install Skype for Business Prerequisites by running the following PowerShell cmdletĪdd-WindowsFeature NET-Framework-Core, RSAT-ADDS, Windows-Identity-Foundation, Web-Server, Web-Static-Content, Web-Default-Doc, Web-Http-Errors, Web-Dir-Browsing, Web-Asp-Net, Web-Net-Ext, Web-ISAPI-Ext, Web-ISAPI-Filter, Web-Http-Logging, Web-Log-Libraries, Web-Request-Monitor, Web-Http-Tracing, Web-Basic-Auth, Web-Windows-Auth, Web-Client-Auth, Web-Filtering, Web-Stat-Compression, Web-Dyn-Compression, NET-WCF-HTTP-Activation45, Web-Asp-Net45, Web-Mgmt-Tools, Web-Scripting-Tools, Web-Mgmt-Compat, Server-Media-Foundation, BITS.Once these prerequisites are installed then you can install KB2982006 hotfix You need to first install KB2919442 and then install KB2919355. To install the KB2982006 hotfix for Windows Server 2012 R2. Install the hotfix KB2982006 for Windows Server 2012R2.Ensure that you’ve all windows updates installed on your server.As per Microsoft minimum recommended hardware requirements are as below for standard Skype for business server.Īs part of the Skype for Business server preparation, perform the following steps. Prepare First Skype for Business Serverīefore you start the implementation of your first Skype for Business server, make sure you meet the minimum hardware requirements.Add user to Skype for Business administrative group.Prepare Active Directory for Skype for Business.To install a first Skype for Business in your organization, you need to perform the following steps. Step by Step Skype for Business Installation For example, you might want to deploy the Lync client experience until users in your organization are fully trained in the new Skype for Business experience, or until all users are upgraded to the new server. Skype for Business also supports the Lync client experience so that you can choose a phased upgrade approach to the new client experience for your users. Skype for Business offers features including presence, IM, voice and video calls, and online meetings. Skype for Business is a communications and collaboration platform of Microsoft that provides enterprise-grade security, compliance, and control.