This document elaborates the steps to provide support for Skype For Business Server (On-premises) for your virtual assistant.

Prerequisites

The following server must be installed On-premises:

• Skype for Business Server 2015
• Configured Auto-Discovery Service

Skype for Business (On-premises) channel is backed with Microsoft Unified Communications Web API (UCWA) – REST API that exposes Skype for Business Server 2015 Instant Messaging and Presence capabilities. Click here for more details on UCWA API.

To set up Skype for Business (On-premises) channel, you need the discovery URL and a user account using which the bot is discoverable and can communicate to users.

To add Skype for Business (On-premises) channel, follow the below steps:

1. From Skype for Bussiness obtain the Discovery URL. Follow the instructions given here for obtaining the same.
2. In the Bots section of the Bot Builder, click the bot you want to add to the Skype for Business (On-premises) channel.
3. On the Channels tab, click the Skype for Business (On-premises) icon. The Skype for Business Channel (On-premises) page is displayed.
4. In the Configurations tab, enter the details:
   • Discovery URL
   • UserName
   • Password
5. Click Save to complete channel enablement.