Microsoft Releases April 2013 CU for LPE Updates

Some new updates have been released for Lync Phone Edition devices and this update specifically address the issue where the phone and Exchange were never in sync. When voicemail was listened to on a LPE device 9 out of ten times it was not reflected within Exchange and thus the MWI lamp remained on and a logout/in of the phone was the only way to clear it. This was not a problem in the past but at some point I suspect the issue was introduced in a CU.

The Tanjay (CX700) devices receive the update as well as the Aries (Aastra, HP, and Polycom) - the update process is no different from before with an Import-CsDeviceUpdate command. Alternatively you can use the PS command that Dave Howe created to automate the process for you. The PS1 can be found here - just rename from .txt to .ps1 and run from a Lync Management Shell.

As a complete side not, I currently use MangBlog for my blog postings and a recent update fixed a few things and broke a few others - hence the table formatting...I hope to have the issue resolved soon or perhaps I will move to a new platform (it must run under Adobe ColdFusion)...

Additional Notes:

Lync Server 2010 build number is 4.0.7577.216
Lync 2010 Client build number is 4.0.7577.4378
Lync Server 2013 build number is 5.0.8308.291
Lync 2013 Client build number is 15.0.4454.1506
Lync Group Chat build number is 4.0.7577.4102
Lync Group Chat Server build number 4.0.7577.4778
Lync Group Chat Admin build number 4.0.7577.4102
Lync Attendee build number is 4.0.7577.4356
Lync Attendant build number is 4.0.7577.4098
Lync Phone Editions build number is 4.0.7577.4387
Lync 2010 for iPhone build number 4.7
Lync 2010 for iPad build number 4.7
Lync 2013 for Windows Phone build number is 5.0.8250.0
Lync 2013 for iPad build number is 5.0
Lync 2013 for iPhone build number is 5.0
Lync Basic 2013 build number is 15.0.4420.1017
Lync VDI 2013 build number is 15.0.4420.1017

0 comments - Posted by Brian Ricks at 10:29 AM - Categories: patch | Update | 2013 | Lync Phone Edition

Microsoft has released CU February 2013 for Lync Server 2013 Products

Yesterday Microsoft released CU February 2013 for Microsoft Lync Server 2013. The update is a significant one as it adds the necessary components for UCWA to work correctly with the newly announced Mobility clients (as well as any custom REST apps created).

The update process is a little more involved should you be utilizing the new database mirroring feature of Lync Server 2013 so make sure you follow the steps to a tee. In addition to the standard Updater additional resources were released including the Capacity Planner for 2013, the SDK for UCMA and Lync itself, and additional language support for Lync Basic and the VDI plugins.

Three tidbits of information.

1) The –Update switch is no longer needed as the command will detect if an updated is required and if not, will do nothing. If you include the –Update switch it will drop/read sprocs and reACL permissions regardless if an update is required (it of course will update it as well but why have an outage if it is not required).

2) It is reported that bootstrapper (or the Deployment Wizard Step 2) is required prior to invoking the Enable-CsTopology command although I personally have not seen any updates processed while performing this command. It does not hurt to run however so to be on the safe side just go ahead and run bootstrapper.

3) Reboots of the Front-End servers is required. Sometimes – not sure why – the Edge server must be rebooted even if not prompted (good idea to simply do this). And finally the Lync client must be restarted after the two patches are installed below.

The update process for an SE install of Lync Server 2013 is straightforward. After the update of the Lync bits have been applied simply run from the Lync SE 2013 Server’s Lync Server Management Shell (highly important or the system will not function correctly):

Install-CsDatabase –CofiguredDatabases –SqlServerFqdn yourlyncserver.domain

Followed from a command prompt on the Lync SE server and (if applicable) the Lync Edge server(s):

C:\Program Files\Microsoft Lync Server 2013\Deployment\bootstrapper.exe

And then finally back top Lync Server Management Shell:

Enable-CsTopology

If you have an Enterprise install of Lync Server 2013 the process is a little more involved (more moving pieces). To update an EE deployment without a database mirror start from a Front-End server running from Lync Server Management Shell:

Install-CsDatabase -ConfiguredDatabases -SqlServerFqdn SqlServerBE.domain –UseDefaultSqlPaths

Install-CsDatabase -ConfiguredDatabases -SqlServerFqdn ArchMonBE.domain  –UseDefaultSqlPaths

Install-CsDatabase -CentralManagementDatabase -SqlServerFqdnCMS.domain -SqlInstanceName DBInstanceName –UseDefaultSqlPaths

Followed from a command prompt on each FE server and (if applicable) the Lync Edge server(s):

C:\Program Files\Microsoft Lync Server 2013\Deployment\bootstrapper.exe

And then finally back top Lync Server Management Shell:

Enable-CsTopology

If you have an Enterprise install of Lync Server 2013 the process is a little more involved (more moving pieces). To update an EE deployment with a database mirror the process is more involved as you must drop the mirror, update the servers, and then re-create the mirror. This process will most likely be streamlined in upcoming Lync updates – something that we will continue to see often and with high value – but with such a short release cycle it is understandable why the process is what it is today.

Rather than hash the requirements and steps for a mirrored process visit the Microsoft KB article and follow the steps found there (KB2809243). Although it currently does not state a requirement to run bootstrapper on the FE and Edge servers do yourself a favor and run the command to cover all bases (see above cmdlets).

The current update list (and of course all previous updates are included and assumed and thus not listed) is displayed below. It is important to note that the Lync client updates are 2-part and both are required. The table is quite large and as such has been placed into a link which may be found here - the current versions are listed below.

Lync Server 2010 build number is 4.0.7577.205
Lync Client build number is 4.0.7577.4356
Lync Server 2013 build number is 5.0.8308.291
Lync 2013 Client build number is 15.0.4454.1506
Lync Group Chat build number is 4.0.7577.4102
Lync Group Chat Server build number 4.0.7577.4071
Lync Group Chat Admin build number 4.0.7577.4102
Lync Attendee build number is 4.0.7577.4356
Lync Attendant build number is 4.0.7577.4098
Lync Phone Edition Polycom build number 4.0.7577.4372
Lync Phone Editions (other than Polycom) build number is 4.0.7577.4366 (4363 for CX700/8540)
Lync Basic 2013 build number is 15.0.4420.1017
Lync VDI 2013 build number is 15.0.4420.1017

0 comments - Posted by Brian Ricks at 4:40 AM - Categories: Microsoft | mobile | patch | Update | 2013 | Lync | Lync Server

Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 3, Exchange Server 2010 sp2 RU6, and Exchange Server 2007 sp3 RU10 Released

Microsoft releases patches and upgrades to Exchange Server 2007 and 2010

Yesterday Microsoft release the long-awaited service pack 3 for Exchange Server 2010. Service pack 3 is a requirement for interoperability and migrations to Exchange Server 2013 – a roadblock that has now been removed. In addition to Exchange 2013 co-existence service pack 3 introduces support for Windows Server 2012, Internet Explorer 10, and as always, includes current and previous bug fixes.

In addition to service pack 3, Microsoft release RU 6 for Exchange Server 2010 sp2 and RU 10 for Exchange Server 2007 sp3. Interestingly RU 10 for Exchange Server 2007 introduces co-existence with Exchange Server 2013 as well removing the migration roadblock for 2007. RU6 for Exchange Server 2010 sp2 simply introduced bug fixes with no significant new features (that is what sp3 s for).

Below are the links and version numbers of the three patches. CU1 for Exchange Server 2013 is coming soon as well (and listed as a recommendation prior to co-existence but not required).

0 comments - Posted by Brian Ricks at 8:29 AM - Categories: 2007 | 2010 | Microsoft | patch | 2013 | Exchange | service pack

Microsoft has released CU December 2012 for Lync Phone Edition

Microsoft has released CU December 2012 for Lync Phone Edition (includes MoH for 2nd generation phones)

Yesterday Microsoft released CU December 2012 for Lync Phone Edition. The latest LPE firmware is for both Lync 2010 and Lync 2013. The name of the patch has been changed from Lync 2010 Phone Edition to simply Lync Phone Edition to reflect both systems. The BIG new feature in this release is Music on Hold feature (KB2703325)- you now have static hold music when placing a person internally/externally on hold. Make sure thisis tested in environments where you are providing external music on hold (PSTN) via a gateway and no, the music file is not customizable. However, the lack of this feature has been heard and is now adressed at the phone level for all current phones (i.e. all but the Polycom CX700/LG-Nortel 8540). The older phones have limited memory and will receive limited updates moving forward. Important notes and limitations from the above KB article include:

• To enable the "Music on Hold" feature, the administrator must set the value of the EnableClientMusicOnHold client policy to "true." To do this, the administrator must run the following cmdlets in the Lync Server Management Shell: Set-CSClientPolicy -Identity <Policy_Identity> -EnableClientMusicOnHold:$TRUE
• After the update is applied, neither the administrator nor users can configure or customize the audio file that is used for the “Music on Hold” feature. This is because the audio file is embedded in the update.
• After the update is applied, if more than one call is on hold at the same time, music is played only for the first call. This occurs because the processing power of the telephone is limited.
  
   

  Product	Version	KBs	Download
  Lync Phone Edition [Polycom CX700 and LG-Nortel IP Phone 8540]	4.0.7577.4363	2737912	MS download
  Lync Phone Edition [Polycom CX500, CX600, and CX3000]	4.0.7577.4366	2737911	MS download
  Lync Phone Edition [Aastra 6721ip and 6725ip]	4.0.7577.4366	2737909	MS download
  Lync Phone Edition [HP 4110 and 4120]	4.0.7577.4366	2737910	MS download

Additional Notes:

Lync Server 2010 build number is 4.0.7577.205
Lync Client build number is 4.0.7577.4356
Lync Group Chat build number is 4.0.7577.4102
Lync Group Chat Server build number 4.0.7577.4071
Lync Group Chat Admin build number 4.0.7577.4102
Lync Attendee build number is 4.0.7577.4356
Lync Attendant build number is 4.0.7577.4098
Lync Phone Editions build number is 4.0.7577.4366 (.4363 for CX700/8540)

0 comments - Posted by Brian Ricks at 3:32 AM - Categories: patch | Update | 2011 | 2013 | Lync Phone Edition

Microsoft has released CU December 2012 for Office Communications Server 2007 R2

Microsoft has released CU December 2012 for Office Communications Server 2007 R2

Friday Microsoft released CU December 2012 for OCS 2007 R2. The list of the various updates may be found below. The updates are general fixes/stability for the product and recommended for all environments.

Additional Notes:

OCS Server 2007 R2 build number is 3.5.6907.266
OCS Client 2007 R2 build number is 3.5.6907.266
OCS Group Chat Server 2007 R2 build number is 3.5.6907.266
OCS Group Chat Client 2007 R2 build number is 3.5.6907.265
OCS Group Chat Admin 2007 R2 build number is 3.5.6907.265
OCS 2007 R2 XMPP Gateway build number is 3.5.6907.263
Office Live Meeting 2007 Client build number is 8.0.6362.202
Office Live Meeting 2007 Conferencing Add-in for Outlook build number is 8.0.6362.202
OCS Attendant 2007 R2 build number is 3.5.6907.236

0 comments - Posted by Brian Ricks at 6:59 AM - Categories: 2007 | patch | Update | OCS | R2

Update Rollup 5 for Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 2

Update Rollup 5 for Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 2

This week Microsoft Update Rollup 5 for Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 2. The update addresses multiple issues and as always is recommended to be applied after your own internal testing of the patch has been completed. Internal to BriComp the patch was applied and currently no issues have been discovered.

Product	Version	KBs	Download
Exchange Server 2010 sp2	14.02.0328.5	2719800	MS download

0 comments - Posted by Brian Ricks at 6:42 AM - Categories: 2010 | patch | Update | Exchange

Microsoft has released an Update for Lync 2010 Windows Phone Edition

Microsoft has released an Update for Lync 2010 Windows Phone Edition

This week Microsoft released an update to the Lync 2010 application for Windows Phone. This update adds support new Windows Phone 8 devices.

Additional Notes:

Lync Server 2010 build number is 4.0.7577.205
Lync Client build number is 4.0.7577.4356
Lync WP Client build number 4.3.8111.0000
Lync Group Chat build number is 4.0.7577.4102
Lync Group Chat Server build number 4.0.7577.4071
Lync Group Chat Admin build number 4.0.7577.4102
Lync Attendee build number is 4.0.7577.4356
Lync Attendant build number is 4.0.7577.4098
Lync Phone Editions build number is 4.0.7577.4100

4 comments - Posted by Brian Ricks at 6:29 AM - Categories: 2010 | mobile | patch | Update | Lync | Lync Phone Edition