Final 1.

Quick Start Guide

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Table of Content

Setup Instructions............................................................................................................................. 3
Virtual Machine Setup.................................................................................................................................... 3
Host machine hardware requirements:.......................................................................................................... 4
Lync VM names, roles, memory, and IP information....................................................................................... 4
Extracting the VM files to the local computer................................................................................................. 5
Create a Virtual Network................................................................................................................................ 5
Import the Virtual Machine necessary to complete the task..........................................................................6
Verify the Settings of the VM.......................................................................................................................... 6
Start and log on to the VM............................................................................................................................. 7
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).............................................................................................................................. 8
APPENDIX.................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Virtual Machine Activation................................................................................................................................. 9
Post-setup Performance Enhancements.......................................................................................................... 11
UC Development............................................................................................................................................. 12

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Setup Instructions
Virtual Machine Setup
For this demo, you must use Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012 with Hyper-V role
installed. The VMs were created using Windows Server 2012 as the Guest OS. The instructions in this setup

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guide were created using Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V. The following is a high-level overview of the virtual

machine (VM) environment:

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Host machine hardware requirements:

HOST

Requirement

Operating System

Windows 2008 R2 or WS2012 (Std or Ent) with Hyper-V enabled

CPU

2.40+ gigahertz (GHz) Dual or Quad core processor

Hard Drive

7200 RPM with 150 gigabytes (GB) free space

Memory

16 GB (minimum required) 28.5 GB if all seven (7) VMs are deployed.

Networking

Enable virtual networking using the instructions in this document

Lync VM names, roles, memory, and IP information.

Hyper-V VM
Name

Operating System, Features, and Software

RAM (minimum)

IP Address

2013-DC

Windows Server 2012 Domain Controller & Global

Catalog
DHCP
DNS
ADRMS
Certificate Authority

1524 megabytes
(MB)

192.168.0.150/2
4

2013-LYNC-FE

Lync Server 2013 Standard Edition

4096 MB

192.168.0.170/2
4

Lync 2013 (client software)

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Lync Persistent Chat Server (co-located)

2013-EXCHANGE

Exchange Sever 2013

4096 MB

192.168.0.160/2
4

2013-LYNC-WAC

Office 2013 Web Applications Server

3048 MB

192.168.0.175/2
4

2013-LYNC-MGT

Lync Server 2013 Quality Monitoring Server

4096 MB

192.168.0.179/2
4

2013SHAREPOINT

SharePoint 2013 Server

8096 MB

192.168.0.180/2
4

2013-TS

Application Server to support UC development

4096 MB

192.168.0.190/2
4

Extracting the VM files to the local computer.

a. The self-extracting program allows the VMs to be extracted to a chosen disk location. For the purpose
of this setup guide, the C:\ drive will be used to reference VM file locations.
b. Double-click the 2013-DC.exe file to begin the self-extraction.
The self-extraction program will extract the VM files to the location specified, for example, C:\TestDrive
unless otherwise specified. For the purpose of this document, the C:\TestDrive location will be used to
refer to the VM location.
c. Continue to Create a Virtual Network while the files are being extracted.
d. Repeat for the other remaining *.exe to extract the other Virtual Machines.

Create a Virtual Network.

a. On the host computer, click Start, click Administrative Tools, and then click Hyper-V Manager.
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b. In Hyper-V Manager, in the Actions pane, click Virtual Network Manager.

c. In the Virtual Network Manager wizard, under What type of virtual network do you want to
create? Click Internal and then click Add.
d. Under New Virtual Network, in the Name field, type Lync Demo Virtual Network and click
Apply.
e. In the Apply Network Changes window, click Yes.
f. Click OK to close the window.
Wait for the Virtual Machine Files to finish being extracted before continuing.

Import the Virtual Machine necessary to complete the task.

a. In Hyper-V Manager, in the Actions pane, click Import Virtual Machine.
b. On the Import Virtual Machine page, click Browse.
c. On the Select Folder page, navigate to the location of the extracted VMs (e.g. C:\LyncDemos), click the
folder 2013-DC, and then click Select Folder.
d. On the Import Virtual Machine page, click Import.
e. An Import Completed with warnings dialog box may appear. The warning can be ignored at this time.
The VM settings will be verified later in this setup guide.
f.

Repeat at Step a for the remaining Virtual Machines.

Verify the Settings of the VM.

a. On the host computer, in Hyper-V Manager, right-click DC, and then click Settings.
b. On the Settings for DC page, verify the VM setting according to the following table:
VM Name
DC

Memory
1524 MB

Processor(s) IDE Controller 0

1

2013-DC.vhd

IDE Controller 1
n/a

Ethernet Port
Lync Demo Virtual Network

c. If the settings are correct, click Cancel to close the window.

d. If you need to correct the settings, change the appropriate configuration and click OK.
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e. Repeat at Step A for the remaining Virtual Machines in this package.

Start and log on to the VM.

a. On the host computer, in Hyper-V Manager, under Virtual Machines, right-click DC and click Connect.
b. On the DC Virtual Machine Connection, press CTRL+ALT+END or click the Ctrl-Alt-Delete button
on the tool-bar.
c. If required, Log on as Contoso\Administrator with a password of pass@word1
d. On DC, click Start Administrative Tools Services.
e. In the Services console, verify that all services set to start Automatically have started.

f. Repeat Step A for the remaining virtual machines in this package.

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Important:

Services on these Virtual Machine (s) may take several minutes to

start. It is also possible that services fail to start. Prior to beginning
any demonstration, complete the following procedure to ensure that
the environment is functional before the demonstration begins.
1.

On Lync-FE, click StartAdministrative ToolsServices.

2.

In the Services management console, verify that the SQL

Server (RTC) & (RTCLOCAL) services are started and
verify that the Lync Server Front-End service is started.
For any service which is not started, right-click the service
and click Start.

3.

Verify that all services that are set to start Automatically

have a status of Started. The Windows Licensing
Monitoring Service is the only service that is not required
to be Started.
For any service which is not started, right-click the service
and click Start.

4.

Verify that all services that are set to Automatic (Delayed

Start) have a status of Started. You may need to refresh the
console to see the current status.
For any service which does not start within 5 minutes, rightclick the service and click Start.

5.

Close the Services management console.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Which VMs do I need to download to get started?
Virtual Machines
2013-DC
2013-Lync-FE

Basic Lync
Starter Set
X
X

IT Professional

UC Developer

X
X

X
X
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2013-Exchange
2013-WAC
2013-Lync-MGT
2013-Sharepoint
2013-TS

X
X

X
X
X
X

X
X
X
X

2. How do I run these VMs with Windows Server 2008R2? If you are running Windows Server 2008R2 as
3.
4.
5.

6.

your Hyper-V host, then you need to install this KB2744129. This KB is not required if you are running
Windows Server 2012. We strongly suggest using Windows Server 2012 as your preferred Hyper-V host.
How do I turn on mobility support? Lync 2013 Mobility can be enabled when you install CU1 on this VM
set. You will also need to download a Root CA for each phone. More infomation is found here on Technet.
Note: Follow the instructions carefully, including running the bootstrapper in step 5.
How do I see the status of the Lync Server Services? To verify the status of the Lync Server services, run
this cndlet on the Lync-FE via the mgt shell: Test-CsComputer v. More information here on Technet.
Do I need to worry about activation or expiration of any software? Activation and Expiration--The
Windows Server 2012 instances used in these virtual machines are distributed without activation using a trial
key. You will receive activation notifications a few days after your first use, and expiration notifications after
180 days. In Windows Server 2012 Virtual Machines the notifications will followed by forced shutdowns after
approximately one (1) hours of use.
Do I have the latest version of software with these VMs? The software relevant to Lync Server 2013
development and management that is installed in these VMs was the latest released versions at the time of
Lync Server 2013 RTM. You may wish to install recently released cumulative updates for Lync Server 2013, or
the latest versions of the APIs and SDKs that are included with the 2013-TS VM. We recommend that you take
a snapshot of the set of VMs prior to performing any software updates. You can search for new releases in the
Microsoft Download Center at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads, and follow the installation instructions
very carefully. Whenever upgrading, we also recommend that you install the latest Windows Updates.

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APPENDIX

Virtual Machine Activation

This Virtual Machine (VM) requires activation within 10 days of initial use.
This 180 day evaluation version of Windows Server 2012 will require the VM to have Internet access for activation.
Use the following procedure as an example for configuring the VM in Hyper-V for Internet Access.
If you have already configured a Virtual Network which connects to the physical network adapter for external access,
skip to step 5.

1. After the VM has been successfully imported, in the Hyper-V Management Console, in the Actions pane, click
Virtual Network Manager.
2. In the Virtual Network Manager window, under Create virtual network, ensure that External is selected and click
Add.
3. Under New Virtual Network, in the Name field, type External.
4. Under Connection type, verify that External is selected and that it is connected to the physical network adapter
attached to the Hyper-V host and click OK.
5. In the Hyper-V Management console, click DC.
6. In the Actions pane, click Settings.
7. In the DC Settings window, under Add Hardware, click Network Adapter and click Add.
8. In the Navigation pane, click the new Network Adapter that is listed as Not Connected.
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9. In the results pane, click the Network drop down list and select External.
10. Click OK to close the Settings window.
11. Start the DC VM.
12. If necessary, Log on to 2013-DC as Contoso\Administrator with a password of pass@word1
13. Wait for the VM to install the new hardware and assignment of a DHCP address from your network. If you are not
using dynamically assigned IP addresses, you must consult your network Administrator and be assigned a static IP
address which can be manually configured in the VM.
14. Click Start, right-click Computer, and then click Properties.
15. In the System properties windows, in the Windows Activation section, click Activate.........
16. Activate the VM over the Internet to start the 180 day evaluation.
17. Once activated, click Start and click Shut Down.
18. In the Hyper-V Management console, click DC.
19. In the Actions pane, click Settings.
20. In the DC Settings window, in the Navigation pane, click the network adapter connected to the external network.
21. In the Results pane, click Remove.
22. In the Settings window, click OK.
23. In the Hyper-V Management console, right click DC and click Snapshot. This will be the new snapshot you will
use which represents the activated 180 day evaluation version of Virtual Machine.
24. Go back to Step 5 and repeat for the remaining VMs (e.g., 2013-Lync-FE, 2013-Exchange, 2013-WAC, etc. ).
NOTE: It is highly recommended that you stop the DHCP service prior to connecting the 2013-DC.VHD to the
external network in order to prevent the wrong subnet address of getting published (192.168.0.x).
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Post-setup Performance Enhancements

This section lists actions and settings for the host machine which will help you get best performance.
Tasks

Detailed steps

1. Defragment all host drives

a. Open Windows Explorer, right-click on the C:

drive icon, and choose Properties
b. Choose the Tools tab and click on the
Defragment Now button
c. Confirm that the C: drive is the chosen volume,
and click on the Defragment button
d. Wait for the defragmentation to complete. This
may take anywhere from a few seconds to a few
hours depending on the size of the drive and how
fragmented it is. You may need to run this
multiple times for full effect.
e. Repeat for all other host hard drives

2. Set the host video resolution

a. Right-click on the desktop Properties

Settings
b. Confirm that the resolution is at least 1024x768
(1280x1024 or higher if recommended) and the
color depth is at least 16 bit

3. Confirm that the system date and

time are correct

a. Open the Control Panel Date and Time

b. Confirm that the date and time are accurate, if not
correct them

4. Disable Virus Scanning

a. Follow the procedures for your antivirus software

to disable any real-time scanning of the Hyper-V
processes and the folder(s) where you unpacked
the VM files. See
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/961804 for more
details.

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UC Development
The 2013-TS VM is intended to be used for evaluating UC development. To start development, log into 2013-TS as
contoso\administrator with password pass@word1. We suggest that you add an external virtual network card to the
VM, so that you can use Remote Desktop to sign in as the multiple users that are already configured in Active
Directory.
Relevant Contents for 2013-TS:

Visual Studio 2012 Professional

Lync 2013 SDK
UCMA 4.0 SDK
Lync Server 2013 Persistent Chat SDK
Lync Server 2013 SDK
UCWA Documentation and Samples
Office 2013
Exchange Managed API 2.0
Visual Studio 2012 Developer Tools for Office

You can find most of the tools and samples listed above by following the shortcuts on the desktop for any user
signed into 2013-TS.

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