

AD DS and AD LDS tools – install from Server Manager Features (under Remote Administration Tools -> Role Administration Tools).Windows Identity Foundation 3 – Install via Server Manager Features on Server 2012+ or get it here.Windows PowerShell 3.0 (included with Server 2012+) – get it here.NET Framework 4.5 – Install via Server Manager Features on Server 2012+ or get it here Apply all Windows Updates ensuring the following are included:.Prerequisites for all Skype for Business roles

Also, Windows Server 2008 R2 reached the end of the mainstream support lifecycle on. Windows Fabric v3 is supported on these newer operating systems, which brings some significant improvements over v2. In any case ensure you have the latest service packs and updates applied. It is highly recommend that you choose Server 2012 or newer unless you have good reasons to use 2008R2, such as performing an in-place upgrade from Lync 2013 which is already running on 2008R2. Skype for Business is supported on Server 2016, 2008R2, 2012, and 2012R2. Before you get started you will need to decide on and operating system and install some prerequisites.
