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Read this topic to learn about hardware, software, and infrastructure requirements for running Skype for Business on a Mac.
The Skype for Business on Mac Client is available for download.
Free download lync 2016 download 64 bit Files at Software Informer. Update for Microsoft Lync 2013 (KB2760512) 32-Bit Edition is a free program that provides the latest fixes to Microsoft Lync 2013 32-Bit Edition. At the Microsoft download center, choose Download to download the Lync for Mac 2011 update program onto your Mac. The lync_14._.dmg file is downloaded onto your computer. This is the Lync for Mac 11 update. Microsoft Lync for Mac 2011 integrates with Mac 10.5.8 or later. 1) Lync for Mac Deployment First, you download the initial installation package, and then you drag the file to the network file server. Install Lync for Mac 2011 - Skype for Business for Mac will be available in 2016. Until then, Lync for Mac 2011 is included with Office 365 and available for you to download and install. Until then, Lync for Mac 2011 is included with Office 365 and available for you to download and install.
Hardware and software requirements for Skype for Business on Mac
The Skype for Business on Mac client requires Mac OS X El Capitan and higher, and uses at least 100MB of disk space. We support the use of all built-in audio and video devices. External devices must be in the Skype for Business Solutions Catalog.
Note
This list is preliminary and some devices may be qualified for Lync, but not supported on Skype for Business on the Mac.Refer to the System requirements for the minimum hardware required.
Legacy Mac clients
Skype for Business Server 2015 also supports the following legacy clients on computers that are running Mac OS 10.5.8 or latest service pack or release (Intel-based) operating systems (Mac OS 10.9 operating system is not currently supported). For details about supported features, see Desktop client feature comparison for Skype for Business.
Microsoft Lync for Mac 2011 (see Lync for Mac 2011 Deployment Guide)
Microsoft Communicator for Mac 2011 (see Communicator for Mac 2011 Deployment Guide)
These clients are not supported by Skype for Business Server 2019.
Infrastructure requirements for Skype for Business on Mac
The Skype for Business on Mac client leverages both the Unified Communications Management Platform (UCMP) as well as the Unified Communications Web API (UCWA) that our mobility clients use.
The client has the same requirements as our mobility clients in that you must have an Access Edge Server and Reverse Proxy deployed in a supported configuration.
Authentication
The Skype for Business on Mac client supports Cert-based authentication, Microsoft Modern Authentication, and Multi-Factor Authentication when deployed and enabled.
Note
Due to a current limitation, the user's Exchange credentials must be the same as their Skype for Business credentials.
Certificates
Certificates in use on the Access Edge, Reverse Proxy and Front End servers must not use the SHA-512 hash algorithm.
The HTTP Certificate Revocation List must be defined and accessible by the client. For example, we don't support an LDAP entry in the certificate as your Certificate Revocation List.
DNS
Mobility must be properly deployed for the Skype for Business on the Mac client to function properly. A common failure scenario is to have both of the following DNS entries resolvable on the internal network:
lyncdiscoverinternal.<sipdomain>
lyncdiscover.<sipdomain>
For more information, refer to: Deploying Mobility in Lync Server 2013, and the Microsoft Lync Server 2010 Mobility Guide.
See also
-->Microsoft tests and qualifies video teleconference systems (VTCs), multipoint control unit (MCUs) or conferencing bridges, and gateways for interoperability with Lync through our Video Interoperability Program. Our Video Interoperability program tests:
- Video endpoints enable direct registration as an end point on Office Communications Server 2007 R2 and Lync Server.
- Video infrastructure to enable multipoint video conference bridge with Lync users and enable standards based VTCs to connect via a gateway.
Always check if your Lync version was tested to interoperate with the video systems.
For more information on which products are currently under test read the UC Communications Team blog February 23, 2011 Choice, innovation, and quality of experience from Lync audio and video device partners.
Download the Lync Video Hardware Comparison Tables.
Video Endpoints
| Polycom HDX 6000 | Polycom HDX 7000 | Polycom HDX 8000 | Polycom HDX 4500 | Polycom RealPresence Group Series | |
| Qualification Date | Jan-2013 | Jan-2013 | Jan-2013 | Oct-2012 | Feb-2017 |
| Searchable from Lync Client | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Point-to-Point Calls | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lync Conference | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video (RTVideo) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Audio (wideband, narrowband) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Presence (available, busy, offline) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Firewall Traversal (ICE v19) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Encryption Support (TLS and SRTP) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Answer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Version Supported | Lync Server 2010 | Lync Server 2010 | Lync Server 2010 | Lync Server 2010 | Skype for Business Server 2015 |
LifeSize Video Endpoints
| LifeSize Team 220 | LifeSize Room 220 | LifeSize Express 220 | LifeSize Passport | |
| Qualification Date | Dec-12 | May-11 | May-11 | Apr-11 |
| Searchable from Lync Client | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Point-to-Point Calls | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lync Conference | Yes | NA | NA | NA |
| HD Video (RTVideo) | Yes | NA | NA | NA |
| Audio (wideband, narrowband) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Presence (available, busy, offline) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Firewall Traversal (ICE v19) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Encryption Support (TLS and SRTP) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Answer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Version Supported | Lync Server 2010, Microsoft OCS Server 2007 R2 | Microsoft OCS Server 2007 R2 | Microsoft OCS Server 2007 R2 | Microsoft OCS Server 2007 R2 |
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Video Infrastructure
| Polycom RealPresence Platform - (RMX and DMA 7000) | Polycom RealPresence Collaboration Server (RMX) 2000 | Polycom RealPresence Collaboration Server (RMX) 1500 | Radvision SCOPIA Video Gateway for Microsoft Lync | |
| Qualification Date | Nov-14 | Dec-12 | Aug-12 | Dec-11 |
| Description / Product Type | MCU | MCU | MCU | Gateways |
| Searchable from Lync Client | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Point-to-Point Calls | NA for MCUs | NA for MCUs | NA for MCUs | Yes |
| Multipoint Calls with Continuous Presence | Yes | Yes | Yes | NA for Gateways |
| Lync Conference | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video (RTVideo) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video (H.264 SVC) | Yes | No | No | No |
| Audio (wideband, narrowband) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Presence (available, busy, offline) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Video calls over UDP and TCP | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Firewall Traversal (ICE v19) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Encryption Support (TLS and SRTP) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bandwidth Management (CAC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| H.323 to SIP Signaling | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| H.264 to RTVideo Media | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Version Supported | Lync Server 2013 | Lync Server 2010 | Lync Server 2010 | Microsoft Lync Server 2010, Lync Online Dedicated, Microsoft OCS 2007 R2 |
Note
- Product information is provided by the hardware manufacturers.
- Lync Server 2010 is backward compatible with products qualified for Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2, excluding Lync 2010 new features.
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This program qualifies devices for Windows; for more information on device compatibility with Mac, please read our blog topic: What devices have been certified for Mac?