I have a few questions on setting up a Lync 2013 Edge Server. Let me give a little background into what is going on. My comapny currently still has the old Communicator server(1 user left to migrate to Lync!) and a Lync 2013 that is all setup and functional. Our current Lync environment is only internal, since we do not have a Edge Server setup. That is what I am task to work on now. I have read alot of guides on how to build this server, where it needs to be placed in the DMZ, and what is needed for it.
First question - Is there a hardware spec needed for this server?
Second question - I read that 3 public ip are needed. What are they needed for? So I can explain to our network guys why I need this.
Third question - Does it matter if the Edge server is on the domain or not? I read it shouldnt be. I dont think it will be an issue either way for me, but its easier to manage if on the domain.
Fourth question - Should I finish my Communicator server decom before worrying about the Edge server?
Final question - is there a guide on how to get rid of the Communicator Server Connections to our Lync Server?
Thanks in advance.
