Note: This article is for customers using Office 365 operated by 21Vianet in China. All other customers should see Set up Skype for Business Online .
With Skype for Business Online, you can stay in touch with colleagues, partners, and customers by using features such as instant messaging, audio and video conferences, and Skype for Business Meetings.
Before you set up Skype for Business Online for everyone in your organization, Install Skype on your own computer, and complete the planning and configuration tasks that apply to your organization.
Set up Microsoft 365
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Set up Microsoft 365 |
Set up your computer by installing Office 365 and Skype for Business. |
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Set up the domain name |
Set up the permanent domain name you plan to use for your Microsoft 365 installation before making any other configuration changes. |
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Add users |
Add user accounts for everyone in your organization. |
Plan for Skype for Business Online
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Review Skype for Business Online system requirements |
Make sure that computers running Skype for Business Online can support audio and video conversations. |
Skype for Business Client Software Support Skype for Business Client Hardware Support Skype for Business Client Video Requirements |
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Choose audio and video devices |
Choose audio devices that are optimized for Skype for Business Online and are available for your service. |
The following devices are not yet available for Office 365 operated by 21Vianet: Polycom CX5100 Unified Conference Station Polycom CX7000 Polycom CX3000 Polycom CX5000 HD Logitech ConferenceCam CC3000e Logitech BCC950 ConferenceCam Ares Tanjay |
Set up Skype for Business Online
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Review settings |
Decide if you want to change any of the default values for the settings in Skype for Business Online. |
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Set up your network for Skype for Business Online |
Set up your DNS server and external firewall to accommodate Skype for Business Online network traffic. |
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Test your Skype for Business Online installation |
Save time and support calls by testing Skype for Business Online features and audio devices before you deploy it to everyone in your organization. |
