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In this article, we are going to learn how to install the Authentication Extender using the SphereShield installer.
Before proceeding make sure to follow this KB in order to generate the user properties file.
What is the Authentication Extender
The Authentication extender is an optional component that is mandatory only when using SkypeShield Credentials (Dedicated credentials).
This component is directly connected to the SfB/Lync FE and the CAS/Exchange server, it will need delegation for these servers to give it privileges over these servers.
This component is a middle-man between the DMZ Bastion and the internal traffic, it receives traffic from the DMZ and authenticates on its behalf.
Installation
1. Right-click the installer and run it as an administrator.
2. When prompted with this windows click 'SphereShield for Skype for Business'
3. If no properties file was detected you will be asked to choose (if you have).
Click yes, to specify a file and no to proceed without specifying. The default location of the file should be at:
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Make sure to add the user to the delegation of the machine that runs the Authentication Extender (right click on the forest and choose Delegate Control)
Exchange
In the case where a configuration for Exchange needs to be made, we will not use the Kerberos account. Instead will need to delegate the machine that runs the Authentication Extender directly.
Go to Active Directory Users and Computers and find the Authentication extender server. Enable delegation as shown below. The “User or Computer” should be the Exchange servers. Add all
Exchange servers that will be used for EWS by Skype for Business
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