#Skype for business basic install

Managing meetings or seminars in Skype for BusinessĪn online training course from Microsoft on Skype for Business is also available.

Sharing your desktop and files for collaboration.Joining a Skype for Business meeting, seminar or tutorial.Instructions for joining with the full package or with the web app can be found below, you can share this with your attendees if you wish. (this is very quick to install, instructions are given in the prompts) They can then join the meeting as a guest, although may not have the full functionality of the Skype for Business application.

#Skype for business basic install

If you are trying to connect with someone external to the university, who does not have Skype for Business, create a meeting and send them the invite, when they click to join the meeting they will be prompted to install the Skype for Business web app. Using the Meet Now in Skype for BusinessĬonnecting with people who do not have Skype for Business.Scheduling a meeting or an online tutorial/seminar.Skype for Business works best when you either schedule a meeting or use the 'Meet Now' functionality. Or you can install it as part of the free subscription to Office 365 that staff and students are entitled to Microsoft Office for students and staff Download Skype for Business on PC(choose free basic client).

If you are using a personal computer it can be downloaded from here: If it doesn't automatically open you can search for it in your task bar Please note: Skype for Business is not the same as Skype, they are different applications and you may experience difficulties if you are trying to use Skype rather than Skype for Business to join a meeting.Īll university computers have Skype for Business installed. You can choose from a headset or a Skype phone. It integrates with Outlook. Staff can choose to use Skype for Business to replace their telephone system, the benefits to this are cheaper calls and the ability to answer calls away from your desk. It includes instant messaging, (video) calling, video meeting, and screen sharing. Skype for Business is a way to connect with people inside or outside the University.