Chapter 2. Lync 2013 Authentication

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

  • Introduction
  • Configuring passive authentication for Lync
  • Enabling two-factor authentication
  • Adding the app password for mobile clients
  • Authenticating with online services using DirSync
  • Managing Windows Azure Directory for Lync Online
  • Configuring server-to-server authentication
  • Troubleshooting with client authentication logging

Introduction

Lync Server identity validation mechanisms are able to manage different kinds of personas, including authentication for a device, server, and user. The previously mentioned identities can require access to Lync in an on-premises datacenter, in a public Cloud, or in a hybrid Cloud scenario. The shift from Lync deployments that span ...

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