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    Hi,

    I'm looking at setting up a small Lync system for our office, there will be a maximum of 15 users of which 10 will be office based and the other 5 will be remote/office based. We currently use a VPN for remote connection and I currently have 2 problems I'm not sure about:

    1. Can Lync be deployed using only 1 server?

    2. Is it possible to get Lync working without the need for VPN connection?

    Any help appreciated.

    Thanks

    Mick

    Tuesday, March 5, 2013 11:56 AM

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    Hi,

    1. All Lync 2010 server roles (especially edge and reverse proxy) can't be installed on the same server. Edge and RP roles are required for external access (internet/home).
    2. You should setup edge server  and reverse proxy for external access. Once they are ready, external users can access Lync without VPN. Lync 2013 deployment may required WAC server as well.

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    Saleesh

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    • Proposed as answer by Kent-Huang Thursday, March 7, 2013 2:53 AM
    • Marked as answer by Kent-Huang Monday, March 11, 2013 9:44 AM
    Tuesday, March 5, 2013 12:53 PM
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    Hi,

    The following servers are required for Lync Server 2010:

    DC

    Front end(Collocate front end, SQL Express, Conferencing server and Mediation server): provide full Lync features internally.

    Edge: external user access

    Reverse Proxy: Provide web service features for Lync external users.

    Kent Huang
    TechNet Community Support

    • Proposed as answer by Kent-Huang Monday, March 11, 2013 9:44 AM
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    Thursday, March 7, 2013 2:56 AM
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    For that few users, have you considered using Lync Online?

     

    http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/lync/meeting-software-compare-lync-plans-FX103842081.aspx

     

    When you add up licensing, servers and maintenance, it would take a long time before an on-premise solution ended up being cheaper.  Plus, when the next version of Lync rolls around, it's likely that Lync Online would be updated before your on-premise solution.

    Otherwise you're looking at one standard server, one edge server, a reverse-proxy if you don't have it and an Office Web Apps servers if you want PowerPoint.


    • Edited by Joseph Palarchio Thursday, March 7, 2013 4:35 AM
    • Proposed as answer by Kent-Huang Monday, March 11, 2013 9:44 AM
    • Marked as answer by Kent-Huang Monday, March 11, 2013 9:44 AM
    Thursday, March 7, 2013 4:34 AM

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    Hi,

    1. All Lync 2010 server roles (especially edge and reverse proxy) can't be installed on the same server. Edge and RP roles are required for external access (internet/home).
    2. You should setup edge server  and reverse proxy for external access. Once they are ready, external users can access Lync without VPN. Lync 2013 deployment may required WAC server as well.

    Thanks
    Saleesh

    If answer is helpful, please hit the green arrow on the left, or mark as answer.

    • Proposed as answer by Kent-Huang Thursday, March 7, 2013 2:53 AM
    • Marked as answer by Kent-Huang Monday, March 11, 2013 9:44 AM
    Tuesday, March 5, 2013 12:53 PM
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    Hi,

    The following servers are required for Lync Server 2010:

    DC

    Front end(Collocate front end, SQL Express, Conferencing server and Mediation server): provide full Lync features internally.

    Edge: external user access

    Reverse Proxy: Provide web service features for Lync external users.

    Kent Huang
    TechNet Community Support

    • Proposed as answer by Kent-Huang Monday, March 11, 2013 9:44 AM
    • Marked as answer by Kent-Huang Monday, March 11, 2013 9:44 AM
    Thursday, March 7, 2013 2:56 AM
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    For that few users, have you considered using Lync Online?

     

    http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/lync/meeting-software-compare-lync-plans-FX103842081.aspx

     

    When you add up licensing, servers and maintenance, it would take a long time before an on-premise solution ended up being cheaper.  Plus, when the next version of Lync rolls around, it's likely that Lync Online would be updated before your on-premise solution.

    Otherwise you're looking at one standard server, one edge server, a reverse-proxy if you don't have it and an Office Web Apps servers if you want PowerPoint.


    • Edited by Joseph Palarchio Thursday, March 7, 2013 4:35 AM
    • Proposed as answer by Kent-Huang Monday, March 11, 2013 9:44 AM
    • Marked as answer by Kent-Huang Monday, March 11, 2013 9:44 AM
    Thursday, March 7, 2013 4:34 AM