Summary

In this chapter, we explained the steps for assessing your network readiness for a Microsoft Teams deployment. You learned what the network and bandwidth requirements are, and how to interrogate your network for readiness with Network Planner. We also explained that several ports and protocols need to be configured on your network to allow Microsoft Teams to work. Finally, we showed you how QoS can be used to prioritize network bandwidth to ensure that your users get the best experience with Teams media types such as audio, video, and screen sharing.

In the next chapter, we will introduce you to the principles of licensing within Microsoft Teams. You will learn how to identify the licensing requirements that are required for Microsoft Teams concerning compliance features, advanced life cycle management, and guest access. In addition to that, we will talk about the appropriate licensing for calling, Phone System, and resource accounts within Microsoft Teams, Teams Rooms, and common area phones, and which licenses are needed for apps for Microsoft Teams.