Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Some facts about MS LYNC 2010

Below are some interesting points about MS LYNC 2010, it may or may not be interesting for few, but for me these are interesting. Please add if you like

  • Topology builder will not show group chat servers. ( group chat is still the orphan child for lync)
  • Lync client will reeive notification if some one is trying to add you to the buddy list. (is'nt it interesting)
  • During first login to LYNC user will not see the directory for few hours (thats sad)
  • Their is no guarantee that load will balance in LYNC pool.( whats the logic)
  • If new user is enabled for LYNC, users have to wait for few hours to add the new user to the contact list.
  • Cannot force the address book sync.
  • HLB is used for HTTP/HTTPs traffic and LYNC pool is used for HA
  • EDGE server is on DMZ doesn't show in AD ( Security)
  • Director server receives both good and bad authentication. Front server receives only good logins ( thats really good)
  • Primary and backup registrar details is cached locally. So in case of failover client knows where to go ( thats smart)
  • Dial-in conference should be deployed in each pool
  • Anonymous meeting will always have one authenticated user to start the meeting
  • Authenticated meeting will have all user to login with password
  • Users wil not be authenticated with certificate during the first login.
  • Every IM opens in new window (imagine you have 50 people IM to you)
  • Recorded meeting are stored locally.
  • Cannot paste screenshot or images in LYNC
  • Cannot add custom images
  • Failed user dont have to disconnect, they will be placed in the lobby and the leader will be notified