Summary

As Microsoft continues to develop their portfolio of cloud services, Lync Online will no doubt continue to gain momentum, because it provides an attractive alternative for rolling out UC features at a reasonable cost. The addition of a hybrid Lync deployment option will provide unprecedented flexibility for meeting the varied UC needs of many organizations. There are several unique steps involved in the deployment of any Lync Online solution, whether cloud-only or hybrid. In addition to providing an overview of Lync Online and a description of the user experience, this chapter includes detailed guidance on the steps involved in provisioning Lync Online for all topology options, and serves as a comprehensive build reference for any Lync Online initiative.