# Skype for Business Server 2019

Requirements:
- An Active Directory domain
- AD joined Machine/VM running Windows Server 2016 (or later) with adequate hardware
- AD joined Machine(s)/VM(s) running AD DS, AD CS (recommended), and DNS Server (these can all run together or separately)
- Other client machines for testing (Windows/macOS)
- More info here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/skypeforbusiness/plan/system-requirements

Install Guide/Resources:
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/SkypeForBusiness/plan-your-deployment/plan-your-deployment
- https://youtu.be/i7WDfocD-lc (this is good to follow along)

Files:
- W17_2046.0_Volume_en-US.iso: Skype for Business Server installer (from Azure Education/Student program)
- lyncentry-x64.exe: Skype for Business Basic Windows client (64-bit)
- lyncentry-x86.exe: Skype for Business Basic Windows client (32-bit)
- SkypeForBusinessInstaller-16.31.0.11.pkg: Skype for Business Basic macOS client
- readme-sfb.txt: This text file

Links:
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/skype-for-business/server-hybrid
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/skypeforbusiness/skype-for-business-server-2019
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/download-skype-business-server-2019