Microsoft® Lync® Server 2013 Unleashed Second Edition

Summary

Cloud-based computing continues to generate much interest in the business world, and this is likely to increase over time. Yet, with this being a relatively new option, the planning aspect of a cloud-based UC deployment is very different from that of an on-premise deployment, and is often not well understood. A hybrid Lync deployment holds promise for nicely bridging the gap between the on-premise and cloud-only options, providing a truly seamless UC environment. However, a hybrid deployment presents even more unique planning considerations that must be taken into account. The information presented in this chapter should be of great assistance to organizations that are considering a cloud-based Lync solution, not only for determining ...