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For Microsoft Teams Rooms, there are two primary licensing options to consider:
Licensing Options | Teams Rooms Standard | Teams Rooms Premium |
---|---|---|
Teams Rooms app and cloud-based services | Yes | Yes |
Joining scheduled meetings | Yes | Yes |
One-touch join and content sharing | Yes | Yes |
Collaboration with remote participants | Yes | Yes |
Whiteboard Integration | Yes | Yes |
24/7 monitoring and management | No | Yes |
Enhanced data and analytics | No | Yes |
Incident Communication | No | Yes |
For Common Area Phones, licensing is typically less complex than that for Microsoft Teams Rooms. Common Area Phones can use one of two types of licensing:
For organizations looking to provide calling plans, additional licensing may be necessary, such as the Domestic or International Calling Plan add-ons.
Licensing Options | Common Area Phone License | Microsoft 365 F3 License |
---|---|---|
Core phone capabilities | Yes | Yes |
Voicemail | Yes | Yes |
Caller ID | Yes | Yes |
Call forwarding and transfer | Yes | Yes |
Emergency calling | Yes | Yes |
Access to Microsoft Teams | Limited | Yes |
Access to Office mobile apps | No | Yes |
Imagine a medium-sized business planning to install Microsoft Teams Rooms in its conference rooms and deploy Common Area Phones across its facility. For the conference rooms, they decide on Microsoft Teams Rooms Standard for general meeting spaces but opt for the Teams Rooms Premium license for two large conference rooms that are used extensively and require the advanced management and analytics provided.
For the phones in shared areas, such as lobbies and break rooms, the Common Area Phone License suffices, ensuring all the necessary calling features are available without the additional cost of firstline worker capabilities that aren’t needed in this context.
In conclusion, when selecting the appropriate licensing, IT professionals must weigh the needs of their organization against the features provided by each licensing option. Factors such as the level of usage, management requirements, additional applications, and budget constraints will influence the decision. Understanding and choosing the right licensing is fundamental to the successful implementation and management of Microsoft Teams Rooms and Common Area Phones, a key aspect of the MS-700 exam.
Correct Answer: False
Explanation: Microsoft Teams Rooms utilizes a dedicated Teams Rooms license, which is specifically designed for shared devices.
Correct Answer: True
Explanation: Common Area Phones can be licensed with a Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 E3 with Phone System add-on, or a Common Area Phone license.
Correct Answer: E) Common Area Phone license
Explanation: A Common Area Phone license is designed specifically for devices used in common areas; however, Microsoft 365 E1 or E3 plus Phone System, or E5 licenses could also be used.
Correct Answer: A), B), C), D), E)
Explanation: The Microsoft Teams Rooms license bundles Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business, Audio Conferencing, Intune, and Exchange Online.
Correct Answer: True
Explanation: The Microsoft Teams Rooms Premium license includes additional services such as managed services for device deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
Correct Answer: B), C), D)
Explanation: Common Area Phones can be licensed with Microsoft 365 Business Voice without calling plan (if available in your region), Microsoft 365 E3 plus the Phone System add-on, or a Microsoft 365 E5, which includes Phone System.
Correct Answer: False
Explanation: Microsoft Teams Rooms devices are licensed per device, not per user, which allows multiple users to utilize the device without individual licenses.
Correct Answer: A) and B)
Explanation: Microsoft Teams Rooms requires a specific Teams Rooms license, either Standard or Premium. Office 365 E3 or Microsoft 365 Business Basic licenses are not designed for this purpose.
Correct Answer: A), B), C)
Explanation: The Common Area Phone license includes Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business, and Microsoft Intune for device management, but does not include Office Apps or Windows 10 Enterprise.
Correct Answer: False
Explanation: Microsoft Teams Rooms should use dedicated Microsoft Teams Rooms licenses, not standard user licenses, due to their specialized features and configurations.
Correct Answer: True
Explanation: The Microsoft Teams Rooms Standard license includes 24/7 problem resolution support to assist with any issues that arise with the device.
Correct Answer: A) and B)
Explanation: Windows 10 IoT Enterprise is required for the Microsoft Teams Rooms device operating system, and a Microsoft Teams Rooms license is needed for the Teams functionality.
Microsoft Teams Rooms are specialized devices that provide high-quality audio and video experiences for meeting rooms.
The licensing options that include Microsoft Teams Rooms include Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 E3, and Microsoft Teams Rooms Standard.
Microsoft 365 E5 includes advanced security and compliance features, as well as Microsoft Teams Rooms capabilities.
Microsoft Teams Rooms Standard includes basic Teams Rooms features, such as one-touch join, wireless sharing, and proximity detection.
Common Area Phones are phones used in public areas like lobbies, break rooms, and conference rooms.
Common Area Phones require a specific type of license called a Common Area Phone license.
A Common Area Phone license provides access to basic phone features and allows users to make and receive calls on Common Area Phones.
To choose the appropriate licensing option for your organization’s Microsoft Teams Rooms, you’ll need to review the specific features included in each licensing option and choose the one that best meets your organization’s needs.
To ensure that your Common Area Phones are compliant, you’ll need to ensure that the appropriate Common Area Phone licenses are assigned to each phone.
Yes, you can use Microsoft Teams Rooms with an on-premises PBX system through direct routing.
You can assign licenses to Microsoft Teams Rooms through the Microsoft Teams admin center.
You can assign Common Area Phone licenses through the Microsoft Teams admin center or the Microsoft 365 admin center.
No, Common Area Phone licenses can only be assigned to Common Area Phone accounts.
No, virtual user licenses cannot be used with Microsoft Teams Rooms.
You can manage Microsoft Teams Rooms and Common Area Phones through the Microsoft Teams admin center and the Microsoft 365 admin center.
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