Migration from Skype for Business (Lync) On-Premises and Online to Microsoft Teams

Abstract

So far, you have learned about Microsoft Teams as an application, its service architecture, data storage, how the different Teams components communicate to each other, Teams policy management, Teams Phone System management, organization preparation and readiness including underlying network readiness, and so on. Now we’ll look at what you need to understand to plan and execute a seamless migration from Skype for Business (Online and On-Premises) to Microsoft Teams. In this chapter, you will discover how Teams can benefit your organization, including IT and end users. You will also learn about the different migration paths and how to decide which path is appropriate for your organization and its considerations. In the end, you will be able to oversee an actual user migration through PowerShell commands and tools. We also cover best practices, guidance, and technical tips and tricks on your Teams migration journey.