Rule description
This rule queries the specified Active Directory user scope and enables each user that satisfies query criteria in Microsoft Skype Server on-premises.
When to use this rule
Use this rule when you need:
- To perform bulk user account enablement in Microsoft Skype Server on-premises.
- To enable Unified Messaging for users that have on-premises or remote mailboxes.
If Microsoft Skype Server on-premises configuration depends on Active Directory user attribute values, you should use CSV-file where the columns correspond to Skype server settings. You can use the template CSV file provided with the rule, or create a file in Microsoft Excel and export as CSV.
Rule Settings
Query Section
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Limit scope to this domain or OU |
This setting defines the search query scope. To improve query performance, limit the scope to specific OU. Important: To test rule configuration, limit the rule scope to an OU that contains test user accounts.
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AD query criteria |
Query criteria are sent with the query and may improve query performance. Tip: For different samples on the criteria builder, see KB20180410-1.
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Filter AD query results |
To hide unwanted data based on criteria set the filtering conditions here. Tip: For optimal performance, use Query criteria above to filter objects whenever possible.
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Map Settings from File |
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Note: If no data source file is specified, all settings in Map Settings from File section will be ignored. In this case, the rule will define which users that are in the rule scope are not Skype-enabled yet and will enable them.
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Data source |
Specifies the text file to be used. The […] button allows to browse for the file and the Create/Edit button allows the creation or editing of the existing file in the built-in Data Source editor. |
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Separator used in file |
Specify separator used in the file: comma or semi-colon. |
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Data source anchor attribute |
Defines the column in the Data Source that will be used to find existent users in Active Directory. This value is compared to the Active Directory Anchor Attribute. |
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Active Directory anchor attribute |
Defines the attribute in the Active Directory to which the Data Source anchor attribute is to be compared. |
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Users with anchor not found in the file |
You can select what users should be enabled in the Microsoft Skype Server on-premises: those whose anchor not found in the CSV file or only those whose anchor is found in the CSV file. |
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More Options |
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Filter CSV data |
This setting specifies the filter that can remove data rows from the imported text file that satisfies the specific condition. |
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Returned Properties |
To display additional properties for each object found by the query, add those properties to the list. |
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Sort by |
Sort result objects list. |
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Exclude disabled AD users |
Specify if disabled AD user accounts should be excluded. |
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Maximum number of users |
By default, all objects that you have provisioned in Microsoft Office 365 are returned. Tip: It is possible to change the default value in Microsoft Skype Server extension settings.
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Initialization Script |
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Script |
Usually, rules use query criteria to limit the query search scope. It improves the performance of the executed rule. Due to PowerShell limitations, it is not possible to use calculated expressions in query criteria. That is the point where the initialization script can help. You can initialize a global variable in this setting and then use it in query criteria. Important: To use a variable, declared in the initialization script, in the query scope, it must be global: $global:<variable name>.
Example: Update AD users, created in the last ten days.
{$global:DatePeriod = (Get-Date).AddDays(-10)}
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Action Section
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Assign users to a pool |
Specify the Microsoft Skype Server on-premises registrar pool to use in the rule. This pool is responsible for authenticating the user and for keeping track of his current status and location. |
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SIP address type |
Select the user SIP address type. If you use address types SamAccountName or <FirstNAme.LastName> then you must include the SIP Domain parameter. |
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SIP Domain |
Specify SIP Domain. The SIP Domain for the user account is being enabled. Example: domain.com. The setting is required if you set the SIP Address Type setting set to SamAccountName or FirstName.LastName. If SIP Address Type is set to a different value, SIP Domain setting is ignored. |
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SIP address |
Use this setting to generate a custom SIP Address. You should specify the appropriate option for SIP Address Type field. |
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Telephony |
Specify Telephony: Audio/video disabled: Prevent the user from making audio/video calls using Skype server. PC-to-PC only: Allow the user to make only PC-to-PC audio calls. Enterprise Voice: Enable Enterprise Voice for the user. Remote call control: Enable the user to control a PBX desktop phone by using the Skype server. Remote call control only: Enable the user to control a PBX desktop phone by using the Skype server and prevent the user from making audio/video calls using the Skype server. Set individual telephony flags in Advanced Settings. |
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Line URI |
Specify Line URI. Line URI must contain a normalized, unique primary phone number when a user is enabled for dial-in conferencing, Enterprise Voice, PC-to-PC calls, or remote call control. Use the E. 164 format and include the prefix 'tel:'. Example: tel:+14255551297. If there is an extension number, add it to the end of the line URI Example: tel:+14255551297;ext=51279. |
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Line Server URI |
Specify Line Server URI. The URI of the remote call control telephone gateway assigned to the user. The LineServerUri is the gateway URI, prefaced by "sip:". For example: sip:gateway@domain.com. |
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Policies |
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Dial plan policy Voice policy Conferencing policy Сlient version policy PIN policy External access policy Archiving policy Location policy Mobility policy Persistent Chat policy Client policy |
Specify the values for the Skype server policies. These policies are the same as on the Microsoft Skype for Business Server Control Panel.
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Unified Messaging |
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Enable Unified Messaging
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You can enable Unified Messaging. The rule will identify if a user has an on-prem or remote mailbox and enable Unified Messaging. |
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Unified Messaging mailbox policy |
Specify Unified Messaging mailbox policy.
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Extension number(s)
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Specify extension number for the user you're enabling for UM. You can only enter digits from 1 through 20. The typical extension number is 3 to 7 digits long. The number of digits in the extension is set on the dial plan that's linked to the Unified Messaging mailbox policy that's assigned to the user. You can also select Phone extension value set for Line URI. Please see the description for Line URI above. |
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Advanced settings |
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Audio/Video Disabled
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Specify if real-time audio and video communications between users should be enabled or disabled. |
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Enterprise Voice enabled |
Specify if Enterprise Voice should be enabled. |
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Remote call control telephony enabled |
Specify if Remote call control telephony should be enabled.
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Delay before applying settings and policies (minutes) |
There are situations when a delay may be required before applying Skype server policies. In this setting, you can specify the delay in minutes.
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* - For more details about Skype sever settings, please see this Microsoft articles:
Output Section
This section defines the output format of this rule.
To get more information about this section, please see the Output section article.
Enforce/Schedule section
This section defines the schedule for how often to run the rule.
To get more information about this section, please see the Enforce/Schedule section article.
Change History
| Version | Notes |
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| 7.3.1 | Filter CSV data setting is added. |
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