Skype for Business
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On October 18, 2020, Skype for Business was terminated and entirely replaced by MS Teams. In addition to chat and videoconference, it also includes other collaborative features. MU does not longer provide support for this application.
Skype for Business is an audio and video conferencing service that enables real-time communication. With colleagues, you can start communicating immediately with instant messaging (chat), teleconferencing of two or more users (voice and video), including sharing presentations or apps and transferring conference control, even with colleagues outside MU.
Additional Advantages of Application
- desktop version/mobile version/web interface
- all communication encryption
- high-resolution video calls
- voice communication for up to 250 users at once
What Functions Does the Skype for Business Provide?
| Chat |
Instant messaging (chat) lets you communicate quickly with colleagues via text. It can be used alone or in combination with other types of calls. |
| Teleconferencing (voice) |
Voice teleconferencing is a basic communication tool. You can connect with one or more colleagues at the same time (up to 250 participants at a time). |
| Teleconferencing (video) |
Video teleconferencing allows you to make a video call (i.e. face to face) privately with your colleague, with several colleagues, and with multiple users at once (so-called videoconferencing). |
| Desktop Sharing |
During the call, it is possible to share your own PC desktop, the window of the selected program, the OneNote notebook or the PowerPoint presentation with the participants. All participants can watch what is happening on your computer. |
| Control Transfering |
During the call, it is possible to give control over the desktop/program to other participants so that they can interfere with the display environment. This is useful, for example, when solving problems at a distance, a common presentation or a brainstorming session. |
| Call Recording |
Audio and video calls and videoconferencing, including a shared PC desktop, can be recorded and saved as an audio/video file for later playback or sharing. |
Eligibility and Requirements
Skype for business is a service available to all users, to use it, just basic computer knowledge, an Office 365 account and sufficient hardware (microphone and webcam) is required. For usage of all the features, it is advisable to install Skype for Business application. Some applications require additional applications, such as Word for document editing.
Instructions
- In general
- Set up application Skype for Business
- Set audio device options
- Set video device options
- Search for contacts
- Add a contact
- Create a group of contacts
- Instant Messaging
- Continue the previous conversation
- Make and receive calls
- Make and receive a video call
- Make and receive a conference call
- Share your screen
- Use a whiteboard
- Co-editing a document (This function requires MS Word application)
- Give and take control of a sharing session
- Set up an online meeting (This function requires Outlook application)
- Record a call/meeting
- Skype for business in the web interface (Skype for Business Web App):
- Schedule a meeting in the web interface
- Join a Skype meeting in a web interface
- Explore the meeting room
- Share and present content from Skype for Business Web App
- Set Skype for Business Web App options
- Set audio device options
- Set video device options
- Turn on JavaScript for Skype for Business Web App
- Allow cookies for Sykpe for Business Web App
- Instructions for use on mobile devices:
- Android
- iPad, iPhone
- Windows Phone: Settings, Usage
Related Services
It redirects you to the Office 365 web interface. Enter učo@muni.cz. You will be redirected to the single sign-on page, where you enter učo and primary password.
If you are not sure, follow the O365 installation instructions.