Skype for Business has replaced Lync on campus. This article covers the basics of using the program.
You will notice three red boxes in the picture below.
To add a contact, type the person's name in the search box, and Skype for Business will search the directory for the listed individual. Right-click on the person you wish you to add to your contacts, and select the appropriate group to place the person.
Sharing files with contacts is easier than ever. You have the ability to drag and drop files into an instant message conversation in order to share a file. You can also add other contacts to an instant message conversation by dragging his/her contact (from my the main screen) into the desired conversation box.
You can use Outlook to invite users to a Skype audio/video meeting. After clicking New Skype Meeting, a message will populate as it does with a normal meeting - this message will include a link to join the Skype meeting. This invitation can also be found in the meetings tab (displayed in the second picture below).
Many options are available to you once in a call. When clicking the screen sharing option, you are able to share your screen or even just present straight from PowerPoint. It's possible to add attachments for others to view as well. Video and audio can be turned off with each button respectively.