The solution works with Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Embedded and Windows Thin PC. Before using Lync 2013 administrators must ensure that the client hardware meet the following specifications: CPU 1.5GHz, at least 2GB RAM and 4GB total storage.
Software Components Description Microsoft Lync 2013 Server Components Backend server that the Microsoft Lync clients register with. Microsoft Lync 2013 client Microsoft Lync 2013 client application that is installed in VM. Microsoft Lync VDI plugin The Lync VDI plugin is installed on the client machine. Lync VDI plugin that pairs with Lync 2013 client in VM. Once Lync VDI plugin is paired with Lync 2013 client, all media processing is automatically redirected to the client device. View 5.2 (Agent and Client) Need to use the View 5.2 agent and corresponding View 5.2 client VM Operating System Supported on Windows 7 VMs only with Service Pack 1. Client Operating System Supported on Windows 7 and Windows 8 client OS. Please note that Windows 8 clients is only offered in Tech Preview.
There are also some additional restrictions to be observed: