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 →

PowerShell: Using Credential File For Connect-VIServer


To run a scheduled PS script against the vCenter server, you either hard code the credential in your script or use the credential file. Needless to say that credential file is better in terms of security, as the password is encrypted in the file. Two steps to complete: 1) Create a credential file. Add-PSSnapIn VMware.VimAutomation.CoreNew-VICredentialStoreItem … Continue reading PowerShell: Using Credential File For Connect-VIServer →