

Note: In case you missed any S4B prerequisites, fear not. However you may need to update your SQL express with the SP1 or later. *Lync Server 2013 comes with and installs SQL server 2012 express natively. Have at least SQL server 2012 SP1 installed*.Install CU5+ latest hotfix to Lync 2013 topology.Download and install following hotfixes, patches Prepare Environment and Install prerequisitesĮnsure that your Lync Server 2013 server has the latest patches. Upgrade, Publish Topology and upgrade databases using Topology Builder.Prepare Environment and Install prerequisites.The upgrade process for S4B is quite easy and features 5 steps Get some pop-corn, a movie and a Red Bull.Therefore a mandatory user downtime will be required for an approx. Note: The in-place upgrade requires all Lync Server 2013 services to be stopped.
