Event Log Error: Lync Server Service Startup Pending as Backup Store BackEnd is not yet available. Service Startup will be delayed until the Backup Store BackEnd becomes available. Cause: Possible Issues with the Backup Store BackEnd. Resolution: Ensure that the Backup Store BackEnd SQL Server is running and connectivity is working. The Backup Store needs […]
ERROR “Topology Builder encountered an issue and cannot publish this topology. SQL store is not defined in the topology. You must ensure that the SQL store that is used for the Central Management Store is part of the defined topology and that the SQL store is associated with a Front End Pool.” SOLUTION To fix the […]
While running the Lync Setup you may come across the following error from Step 1: Install Local Configuration Store in the Lync Server 2013 – Deployment Wizard. Fix: You can launch Server Manager and then add the feature: Windows Identity Foundation 3.5 After that run the wizard to “Install Local Configuration Store” and it should succeed. Hope it […]
Today after starting with my Lync Server 2013 setup I needed to access the Lync Management Shell. After opening the shell i was presented with a black screen and solid cursor. Opening and closing the shell doesn’t make a difference. To fix this launch a normal PowerShell window as Administrator and run the following command: […]
This guide shows how to generate a new certificate for a 3rd party company like DigiCert, GoDaddy etc. and how to complete the request and assign services to the certificate. Login to the Exchange Admin Center. Step 1 -> Click on Servers. Step 2 -> Click on Certificates. Step 3 -> Click the + button […]
Setting up my test lab I ran into a problem when trying to complete my certificate request. I logged into OWA from my machine and pointed to a folder that had full permissions. Upon clicking okay the following error popped up: I then logged into the server and followed the same process. The exact same […]
Recently we needed to communicate with one of our federated partners on Lync 2013 and we added the SIP Federated Domain in the Lync control panel however if you opened up the Lync Client it would list the contact with an unknown presence. Even though under SIP Federated Providers Microsoft is listed you need to […]