I have been working on a Lync project. Instead of using topology builder to design the topology directly, I used a tool named Lync 2010, planning tool. This tool is not only more user friendly but also provides prescriptive guidance. Here is how I use Lync planning tool to design Lync in my sandbox environment. … Continue reading Lync 2010 Design Plan
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Microsoft Virtual Machine Bus Network Adapter Is Hidden
I restored a Hyper-V virtual machine by creating a new VM and use the existing VHD file. After the server booted up, I logon into it and tried to change the IP address to the original one. A warning popped up saying like ‘microsoft virtual machine bus network adapter is hidden from the network connection … Continue reading Microsoft Virtual Machine Bus Network Adapter Is Hidden
Configure Lync Client in Non-domain Computers
I set up a Lync server in my lab domain sandbox.local. To test it from my working laptop which is in another domain, I need to do the following steps: 1) Download the CA certificate chain from the sandbox.local CA server, and add it as your local laptop ‘Trusted Root Certification Authorities’. It can be … Continue reading Configure Lync Client in Non-domain Computers
Enable Domain Admin Users in Lync
To enable a domain admin group member in Lync, you have to use the ‘Lync Server Management Shell’. As you will get a error message saying you don’t have the permission in GUI. The command example: Enable-CsUser -Identity "Jackie Chen" -RegistrarPool "LyncFE.Sandbox.local" -SipAddressType SamAccountName -SipDomain sandbox.local
20 Tips on Dynamic Memory
Dynamic Memory Tip#1: Dynamic Memory is not supported for Windows XP guests Dynamic Memory Tip#2: Only Enterprise and Ultimate editions of Windows 7 and Vista are supported guests. Dynamic Memory Tip#3: If you want demo DM quickly, just set the MSPaint image properties to the maximum size. Dynamic Memory Tip#4: DM only responds to actual … Continue reading 20 Tips on Dynamic Memory
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