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Allow MS Team from organizational network where Internet is blocked to end users.

Syed A. Wasay 0 Reputation points
2023-06-12T08:55:52.3266667+00:00

Hi,

Running Microsoft Teams requires to access the Internet, but in most scenarios, there are two types of users from an Internet access perspective, like those who have Internet access and others who don't have Internet access. In such an environment, users who have access to the Internet can run MS Teams easily while those who don't have Internet access cant connect using MS Teams.

What is the best way to allow MS Team for those users who don't have Internet access, considering that Internet is allowed and blocked using Group Policy settings?

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  1. Khaled Elsayed Mohamed 1,260 Reputation points
    2023-06-12T09:05:37.6+00:00

    Hi Syed

    If you want to allow Microsoft Teams access for users who don't have internet access, while still maintaining control over internet access through Group Policy settings, you can consider the following approach:

    Identify the users who require access to Microsoft Teams without internet access. This could include users on a restricted network or those who work in an offline environment.

    Create a separate network or network segment that is isolated from the internet. This can be achieved by setting up a separate LAN or VLAN specifically for these users.

    Configure the Group Policy settings to block internet access for this network or network segment. This can be done by creating a new Group Policy Object (GPO) and applying it to the appropriate Organizational Unit (OU) or container in Active Directory.

    Install and configure a local Microsoft Teams server or a hybrid deployment (combination of cloud and on-premises) within the isolated network. This will allow users to access Microsoft Teams and collaborate internally without internet connectivity.

    Ensure that the local Microsoft Teams server is properly connected and synchronized with the external cloud infrastructure, if necessary. This will allow users to collaborate with external parties once they have internet access.

    Train the users on how to connect to the local Microsoft Teams server and use the application in the offline environment. Provide them with the necessary login credentials and instructions.

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  2. Nagwa Ebrahim Mostafa 1 Reputation point
    2023-06-12T14:18:15.7833333+00:00

    Record The meeting and deliver it to the users in many tools such as youtube channel, wattsap

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