Oct 21, 2013 - Mobile Client (done exclusively over HTTPS/UCWA) - Meeting Join - Address Book Download - Distribution List Expansion - Picture download - Meeting Content (PowerPoint from an Office Web App Server) So your client is trying to connect to whatever is defined in that external web services to grab the items above. Oct 28, 2012 Microsoft Lync Basic 2013 gives you instant messaging (IM), audio and video calls, online meetings, availability (presence) information, and sharing capabilities all from one, easy-to-use program. It’s a slimmer version of the full Lync 2013 client and provides the same core functionality. Mobile Client (done exclusively over HTTPS/UCWA) - Meeting Join - Address Book Download - Distribution List Expansion - Picture download - Meeting Content (PowerPoint from an Office Web App Server) So your client is trying to connect to whatever is defined in that external web services to grab the items above. Microsoft Lync Basic 2013 gives you instant messaging (IM), audio and video calls, online meetings, availability (presence) information, and sharing capabilities all from one, easy-to-use program. It’s a slimmer version of the full Lync 2013 client and provides the same core functionality.
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This section summarizes software support for Lync 2013 and the Online Meeting Add-in for Lync 2013.
Note
The Online Meeting Add-in for Lync 2013, which supports meeting management from within the Outlook messaging and collaboration client, installs automatically with Lync 2013.
Software Requirements for Lync 2013 and the Online Meeting Add-in for Lync 2013
System component | Minimum requirement |
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Windows Operating system | Windows 10 Windows 8.1 Windows 8 Windows 7 operating system Windows Server 2008 R2 with latest service pack Note Lync 2013 and the Online Meeting Add-in for Lync 2013 are not supported on Windows Vista or Windows XP (any version). |
Installation and updates | Administrator rights and permissions |
Browser | Internet Explorer 11 Internet browser Internet Explorer 10 Internet browser Internet Explorer 9 Internet browser Internet Explorer 8 Internet browser Internet Explorer 7 Internet browser Mozilla Firefox web browser Note If you are using Lync with Microsoft Exchange Online and your organization has deployed an authenticating HTTP proxy, Internet Explorer 9 or Internet Explorer 8 is required. |
Microsoft Office Integration | For the full set of integration features:
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Microsoft Exchange Integration | For the full set of integration features:
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Macintosh Operating Systems
Lync 2013 is available only for Windows. However, Lync Server 2013 supports the following clients on computers that are running Mac OS 10.5.8 or latest service pack or release (Intel-based) operating systems (Mac OS 10.9 operating system is not currently supported). For details about supported features, see Client comparison tables for Lync Server 2013.
- Microsoft Lync for Mac 2011 (see “Lync for Mac 2011 Deployment Guide” at https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=268786)
- Microsoft Communicator for Mac 2011 (see “Communicator for Mac 2011 Deployment Guide” at https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=268787)
Lync Web App Browsers
Lync Web App supports specific combinations of operating systems and browsers. For details, see Lync Web App supported platforms for Lync Server 2013 in the Planning documentation.
Microsoft Office Supportability
Lync Server 2013 clients support integration with various versions of Microsoft Office, as summarized in this section.
- Lync 2013 integration features are supported on Outlook 2013 and Microsoft Outlook 2010.
- Lync 2013 integration features are supported on Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 and Microsoft Exchange Server 2010.
- The Online Meeting Add-in for Lync 2013 is supported with Office 2013 and Microsoft Office 2010.
Using Mandatory Profiles
If users are planning to use Lync 2013 conferencing features, they should not use Active Directory Domain Services mandatory profiles to sign in to the Lync 2013 client. Because mandatory profiles are read-only user profiles, the public key infrastructure (PKI) keys that are required for Lync 2013 conferencing cannot be saved to the profile. For details, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 2552221, “Lync 2010 conferencing feature fails when the user is signed in using a mandatory user profile,” at https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=3052&kbid=2552221.
See Also
Lync client hardware support in Lync Server 2013
Lync client video requirements for Lync Server 2013
Supported clients from previous deployments in Lync Server 2013
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Supported clients from previous deployments in Lync Server 2013
Topic Last Modified: 2014-01-23
Lync Server 2013 supports several types of client software that you can deploy to your organization’s users, including computer-installed client software, web-based clients, and mobile devices. This topic outlines the clients that you can use. For a detailed comparison of the features provided by Lync Server 2013 clients, see Client comparison tables for Lync Server 2013.
Lync 2013
Lync 2013 is the full-featured client for Lync Server. The Lync 2013 user interface has been fully redesigned and includes newly integrated features, such as Persistent Chat (Lync 2010 had a separate client for chat functionality), tabbed conversations, video preview, and multiparty video. For a summary of changes, see What's new for clients in Lync Server 2013.
Lync 2013 client setup is part of the Office setup program on the installation media.
Online Meeting Add-in for Lync 2013
The Online Meeting Add-in for Lync 2013 supports meeting management from within Microsoft Outlook messaging and collaboration client. The Online Meeting Add-in for Lync 2013 software installs automatically with Lync 2013.
Lync Web Scheduler
Lync Web Scheduler is a web-based meeting scheduling and management tool for users who don’t have access to Microsoft Outlook, or who are on an operating system not based on Windows. With Lync Web Scheduler, users can create new meetings, modify existing meetings, and send invitations using their preferred email program.
Lync Web App
Lync Web App is the web-based conferencing client for Lync Server 2013 meetings. In this release, the addition of computer audio and video to Lync Web App provides a complete in-meeting experience for anyone who does not have a Lync client installed locally. Meeting participants have access to all collaboration and sharing features and presenter meeting controls.
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If Lync 2013 is not installed on a user’s computer and the user clicks a meeting link in a meeting request, Lync Web App opens. You can also configure the Meeting Join page to allow users to join meetings by using previous versions of clients; see Configuring the meeting join page in Lync Server 2013 in the Deployment documentation.
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Because of the enhancements to Lync Web App, an updated version of Microsoft Lync 2010 Attendee is not available for Lync Server 2013. Lync Web App is the client of choice for participants outside your organization. With Lync Web App, no local client installation is required, although audio, video, and sharing features require installation of a plug-in during first use.
Lync 2013 Basic
Lync 2013 Basic is a downloadable client for customers who have a licensed, on-premises Lync Server 2013 deployment and customers who subscribe to a Microsoft 365 or Office 365 plan that does not include the full Lync 2013 client. The Lync Basic client includes enhanced presence, contacts, instant messaging (IM), Lync meetings, and basic voice functionality. Features not supported in Lync Basic include multiparty video, OneNote integration, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) support, skill search, recording, Enterprise Voice features, and advanced call handling (for example, call forwarding and Team Call). For details, see Client comparison tables for Lync Server 2013.
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Lync Windows Store App
The Lync Windows Store app is a touch-optimized Lync app designed specifically for Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows RT. Users can download the app through the Windows Store by searching for 'Lync.' For more information, see Client comparison tables for Lync Server 2013, Lync Windows Store app requirements for Lync Server 2013, and Deploying Lync Windows Store app in Lync Server 2013.
Lync 2013 for Mobile Devices
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Lync 2013 mobile apps now include voice over IP (VoIP) and video over IP capabilities, in addition to contacts, presence, and IM features. Mobile users can choose to communicate with others through IM, voice calls, or video calls by using either Wi-Fi or their cellular data connection. With a single click of the meeting link in a calendar item, mobile users can join voice and video meetings. For more information about Lync 2013 mobile apps, see Planning for mobile clients in Lync Server 2013.
Supported Clients from Previous Releases
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Lync Server 2013 supports the following clients from previous server releases. You can make certain previous clients available to users when they join meetings. For details, see Configuring the meeting join page in Lync Server 2013 in the Deployment documentation.
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- Lync 2010 Lync 2010 provides a full desktop experience, including IM, enhanced presence, voice, video, sharing, and telephony. However, none of the new features introduced in Lync Server 2013 will be available until the user’s client is upgraded to Lync 2013.
- Lync 2010 Mobile Lync Server 2013 supports all of the Microsoft Lync 2010 Mobile mobile apps. Microsoft Lync 2010 Mobile provides IM, enhanced presence, and telephony for users in your organization who are connecting from a smartphone or a phone running a Professional edition of Windows Mobile. You can instruct your users to install Microsoft Lync 2010 Mobile by directing them to the app marketplace for their mobile phone. For details, see “Planning for Mobile Clients” in the Lync Server 2010 documentation at https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=235955.
- Lync Phone Edition Lync Phone Edition software for intelligent IP phones (for example, USB-attached phones) has not been updated for Lync Server 2013. Lync Phone Edition continues to be supported in for placing and receiving calls, enhanced presence, and client audio capabilities for conferences.
- Lync 2010 Attendant The Microsoft Lync 2010 Attendant integrated call-management program enables a receptionist to manage multiple conversations at the same time through rapid call handling, IM, and onscreen routing.