Mastering Microsoft Lync Server 2013

Chapter 9

Role-Based Access Control

Implemented first in Exchange Server 2010, then in Lync Server 2010, and now enhanced in Lync Server 2013, role-based access control (RBAC) changes the granularity and ease with which an administrator can be granted permissions required for their job and only their job, allowing specific delegation of functionality to groups of people.

In this chapter, you will learn to:

• Use PowerShell to list the standard RBAC groups
• Understand the permissions available to each role
• Undertake planning for RBAC roles
• Create custom RBAC roles and assign them to administrators
• Carry out general administration, including granting and removing RBAC roles
• Report on the use of RBAC roles

RBAC Overview

In medium to large organizations, ...