Hello, we have a User that can't open Skype for Business 2016, even with Office pro x32 and Office 365. We tried to re-install the suite various of times without result. I would be happy to read, if there is any solution please. Since, when clicked, the logo appears to be opening, but the process is forced to end by someway. Download and install. If don't already have Skype for Business installed, see: Install Skype for Business on Mac. Install Skype for Business on a mobile device. If you need a Skype for Business account, view the article on getting access to Skype for Business. Contact the IT Help Desk at helpdesk@fullerton.edu or 657-278-7777 for additional assistance. For assistance with Enterprise Voice, including finding out if you are eligible, please contact telecom@fullerton.edu.
I had an interesting request lately. Install Skype for Business (SfB) 2016 Basic on an existing Remote Desktop Services Server (formerly Terminal Services) which already had a volume licensed install of Microsoft Office 2013 Standard. A little background on this particular customer is that they licensed Office 2013 Standard for their users and the RDS server and then subsequently licensed SfB server and purchased SfB CALs for all users. After realizing that SfB wasn’t part of their already purchased Office 2013 Standard volume licenses, they decided to deploy Skype for Business Basic stand-alone to all company workstations. Not the cleanest setup, but it works for instant messaging which is all this customer desired. Also notable, Office 2013 can coexist with Skype for Business 2016 Basic and the buttons for instant messaging work as expected from Outlook 2013. Without the licensed SfB version users won’t be able to utilize VOIP calling or video conferencing, but this customer was fine with that limitation.
Here’s the problem: Skype for Business Basic stand-alone cannot be installed on Terminal Server (or RDS server). So what may have worked to save money on licensing with workstations wasn’t gonna fly in a Terminal Services environment. Here’s the error message: “setup is unable to proceed due to the following error(s): This copy of Microsoft Office 2016 cannot be used on a computer running Terminal Services. To use Office 2016 on a computer running Terminal Services, you must use a Volume License edition of Office.”
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The only way to get SfB 2016 to work on Windows 2016, 2012R2 or 2008R2 RDS or Terminal Services environments is set it up one of two ways:
- MSI based install – Purchase Microsoft Office 2016 Pro Plus (minimum) as a volume license and then install the software using the Office Customization Tool and auto-activate using an MAK key. The OCT works with volume licensed Office 2016 pro plus media. Run setup.exe /admin to enter the OCT wizard.
- Auto-activate MS Office 2016 using the Office Customization Tool by selecting Add installations and run programs and then adding:
Target: C:WindowsSystem32cscript.exe
Arguments: “C:Program Files (x86)Microsoft OfficeOffice16OSPP.VBS” /ACT
- Auto-activate MS Office 2016 using the Office Customization Tool by selecting Add installations and run programs and then adding:
- Click-to-run – License Microsoft Office 365 Business Premium or E3 and deploy the software using the Office 2016 Deployment Tool and custome the installation with sharedactivation. Then asking each user to activate SfB in on their user profile by signing in using licensed Office365 account credentials. Create your configuration.xml file here: https://officedev.github.io/Office-IT-Pro-Deployment-Scripts/XmlEditor.html
Fun times.
Also, for anyone ever endeavoring on an on-prem installation of Skype for Business Server 2015, skip the updates portion of the installer if you want to save your self a few hours of headaches.
Running the standard install with the option “Connect to the internet to check for updates” actually breaks the installation. Instead what should be done is not to check the box that says let’s update everything before installing because it’s a goddamn trap!
See this decent write-up of the issue and how to resolve it: https://ucsorted.com/2016/11/19/error-returned-while-installing-ocsmcu-msi-code-1603/
Good news, the Skype for Business Mac client is now generally available!
It’s been a long time waiting, but Microsoft has hit their October 2016 deadline.
Version: 16.0.0.3638
File Name: SkypeForBusinessInstaller-16.0.0.3638.pkg
Date Published: 10/26/2016
File Size: 35.9 MB
Skype for Business Mac Download Link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=54108
For the best Mac client experiences and an always up-to-date infrastructure, we recommend all customers migrate to Office 365. Skype for Business Server 2015 customers should at a minimum download and install the Skype for Business Server 2015 Cumulative Update version 9319.272 or higher (coming soon). Lync Server 2013 customers should consider upgrading their installation to Skype for Business Server 2015 or downloading the latest Lync Server 2013 Cumulative Update version 8308.973 or higher (coming soon). Lync Server 2010 is not supported – instead, we recommend customers continue to use the Lync for Mac 2011 client.
Skype for Mac Known issues: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Known-issues-Skype-for-Business-on-Mac-494ac5d5-50be-4aa7-8f5a-669c71c98c9a?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US&fromAR=1
FAQ: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/FAQ-Skype-for-Business-on-Mac-878fff6e-fc22-4917-870a-584478cb55ef?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US&fromAR=1
Skype For Business 2016 Download Mac
Requirements Mac OS X
- Skype for Business Server 2015 or Lync Server 2013
- OSX 10.11 (El Capitan) or OSX 10.12 (Sierra)
- Outlook Mac build 15.27 (161010) required for Outlook integration
Key Features:
- one-click join,
- edge-to-edge video
- full screen sharing
Training session from Microsoft Introducing Skype for Business on Mac, here: https://www.skypeoperationsframework.com/Academy?TechnicalProductTrainings
This session will walk you through the new Skype for Business on Mac client. It will show you the user experience, walk you through the features and will take a look under the hood – pointing out when Skype for Business for Mac is different than other clients. It concludes with troubleshooting information.
Great walkthrough of all the detail from Martin here: https://ucmart.uk/2016/10/27/skype-for-business-for-mac-available-for-download-quick-summary-of-client/
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List of Additional Known Issues from Iain here: https://northernlync.wordpress.com/2016/10/27/skype-for-mac-ga-7-other-known-issues-not-mentioned/