Hello,

 I need to setup a internal Certificate server for Lync in my domain. Does this have to be setup on a domain controller or any member server? Does it need to be on the same Server OS version as Active Directory? also does anyone have a good tutorial on how to perform this?

Thanks,

Derek

Hi Derek,

CA server is used to issue certificates for clients. For the detailed information about the certificate requirement of Lync, please try the Lync forum.

>>Does this have to be setup on a domain controller or any member server?

If we use a workgroup server to host CA server, we can only build it as a stand alone server, which means that the template is not available.

>>Does it need to be on the same Server OS version as Active Directory?

No.

>>also does anyone have a good tutorial on how to perform this?

Here is a step-by-step guide about how to setup a CA server:

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc772393%28v=ws.10%29.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396

Best Regards.

Hi Steven,

 Thank you for the reply. Does it have to be installed on a domain controller in our domain?

Thanks,

Derek

Hi,

>>Thank you for the reply. Does it have to be installed on a domain controller in our domain?

If you want to build an enterprise CA server, we can install it on a member server.

It is not recommended that install the CA role on the DC.

Best Regards.