Deployment Overview
Step-by-step Deployment Overview :
This is the overview of the whole deployment process, from the initial planning and prerequisite phase through to the installation and configuration of the MindLink Products.
This page covers all sections to get you up and running.
Planning & Prerequisites build up a clear understanding of the deployment and walk through the steps to prepare for the MindLink installation. Some product information is provided to better influence the planning decisions, after which the Prerequisite steps ensure you have meet the hardware requirements, have the correct prerequisite software and your underlying Skype infrastructure is configured correctly.
Install & Configure focuses on the MindLink deployment. Installing the management center and then configuring your product(s) will be the focus. If you are deploying MindLink Mobile using one of the supported 3rd party MDM solutions this is covered in the App Deployment section.
If you encounter issues with setting up and configuring your environment, troubleshooting resources are available at the end of the Install & Configure section.
MindLink Anywhere Server
| Workflow | Task Description | Wiki Link to information |
|---|---|---|
| Planning | Planning : Technical Diagrams | Planning |
| Planning | Planning : Environment decisions | Planning : Environment |
| Planning | Planning : Product decisions | Planning : Product |
| Prerequisites | Ensure you meet the Hardware Requirements | Prerequisites : Hardware |
| Prerequisites | Install Prerequisite Software on server | Prerequisites : Software |
| Prerequisites | Create trusted application in Lync Topology | Prerequisites : Lync/Skype for Business |
| Prerequisites | generate server platform certificate | Prerequisites : Certificates |
| Prerequisites | Install Lync Core Tools if Auto-Provisioning desired | Prerequisites : Lync/Skype for Business |
| Prerequisites | Create or Identify Service Account to use in AD | Prerequisites : Certificates |
| Install | Install MindLink Server Software | Installation |
| Management Center | Familiarise with Management Centre | Management Center |
| Management Center | Configure MindLink using Management Centre | Anywhere Management Center |
| Management Center | Save and update Bindings in Management Console | Management Center |
| Management Center | Start MindLink Service on server | Management Center |
| CORE | Configure inbound Ports on firewall for external access | Your Firewall Team |
| CORE | Configure Proxy for NAT | Your Firewall Team |
| Troubleshooting | Troubleshoot any issues | MLA Troubleshooting |
MindLink Mobile Server
| Stage | Task Description | Wiki Link to information |
|---|---|---|
| Planning | Make your deployment decisions | Planning |
| Planning | Make your Environment decisions | Planning : Environment |
| Planning | Make your Product decisions | Planning : Product |
| Prerequisites | Ensure you meet the Hardware Requirements | Prerequisites : Hardware |
| Prerequisites | Install Prerequisite software on server | Prerequisites : Software |
| Prerequisites | create trusted application in Lync Topology | Prerequisites |
| Prerequisites | generate server platform certificate | Prerequisites |
| Prerequisites | Install Lync Core Tools if AutoProvisioning desired | Prerequisites |
| Prerequisites | Import APNS certificate to MindLink server (iOS Only) | Prerequisites |
| Prerequisites | Create or Identify Service Account to use in AD | Prerequisites |
| Install | Install MindLink Server Software | Installation |
| Management Center | Familiarise with Management Centre | Management Center |
| Management Center | Configure MindLink using Management Centre | Mobile Management Center |
| Management Center | Save and update Bindings in Management Console | Management Center |
| CORE | Configure outbound Port 2195 on firewall for APNS | Apple Requirement, TLS Traffic |
| Management Center | Start MindLink Service on server | Management Center |
| CORE | Configure inbound Ports on firewall for external access | Your Firewall Team |
| CORE | Configure Proxy for NAT | Your Firewall Team |
| App Deployment | Deploy application on device and configure discovery URL | App Deployment |
| Troubleshooting | Troubleshooting | MLM Troubleshooting |
MindLink API Server
| Required | Task Description | Wiki Link to information |
|---|---|---|
| Planning | Planning : Technical Diagrams | Planning |
| Planning | Planning : Environment decisions | Planning |
| Prerequisites | Planning : Product decisions | Planning |
| Prerequisites | Ensure you meet the Hardware Requirements | Prerequisites |
| Prerequisites | Install Prerequisite software on server | Prerequisites |
| Prerequisites | create trusted application in Lync Topology | Prerequisites |
| Prerequisites | generate server platform certificate | Prerequisites |
| Prerequisites | Install Lync Core Tools (only if AutoProvisioning desired) | Prerequisites |
| Prerequisites | Create or Identify Service Account to use in AD | Prerequisites |
| Install | Install MindLink Server Software | Installation |
| Management Center | Configure MindLink using Management Centre | API Management Center |
| Management Center | Save and update Bindings in Management Console | Management Center |
| Management Center | Start MindLink Service on server | Management Center |
| Troubleshooting | Troubleshooting | API Troubleshooting |