Deploying Lync client updates through WSUS? Not yet…

Back in OCS/R2, deploying updates to your clients was a manual process. It usually worked but was not without its challenges (generally permissions-based). You plonked the Update.msp on the SE server or file share (buried somewhere like C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2\Web Components\AutoUpdate\Files\OC\x32\fre\1033 or similar), then went to <pool>\ Filtering Tools \ Client …

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Polycom CX600 fails after updates – stuck / won’t login

I have a couple of Polycom CX600s living in common areas. Each is logged-in permanently as a (dummy) user and not tethered to a PC. They’re effectively serving as common-area phones, but setup as real users. I’ve updated my Lync to the CU1 and CU2 updates to the phones (.107 and .250 respectively) as per …

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Lync E911 Location Information Service

Whilst it’s great to see Lync now supports E911, it’s not actually relevant to us here in Australia. There is no current requirement for such a means to report your physical location to the emergency operator, although ACMA is aware of and currently seeking comment on this and other related issues. Australia’s current system relies …

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