Topology

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This article describes how similar results as that of the Topology menu item in the legacy Control Panel can be achieved using cmdlets.

This article describes the following sub-menus :

Status

STATUS sub-menu enables administrators to manage the computers in the topology.

Let us consider the various tasks a user can do on STATUS, and the Skype for Business cmdlets those tasks map to.

Scenario 1: List all the computers and their status

List Computer and Status

Cmdlet

Get-CsPool

Example

 Get-CsPool

Cmdlet

Get-CsComputer

Example

 Get-CsComputer

Cmdlet

Get-CsManagementStoreReplicationStatus

Example

Get-CsManagementStoreReplicationStatus

Server Application

Server applications refer to the individual programs that run under Skype for Business Server. SERVER APPLICATION sub-menu provides a way for administrators to return information about any (or all) of the applications running as part of Skype for Business Server.

Let us consider the various tasks a user can do on SERVER APPLICATION, and the Skype for Business cmdlets those tasks map to.

Scenario 1: List all the server applications

List Server Application

Cmdlet

Get-CsServerApplication

Example

 Get-CsServerApplication

Scenario 2: Enable/Disable or select critical/ unselect critical a server application

Edit Server Application

Cmdlet

Set-CsServerApplication

Example

 Set-CsServerApplication -Identity "Registrar:atl-cs-001.litwareinc.com/ExumRouting" -Enabled $True

Simple URL

Simple URLs make it easier for users to join meetings and conferences, and also make it easier for Administrators to log on to the Skype for Business Server Control Panel.The SIMPLE URL sub-menu helps administrator to view them.

Let us consider the various tasks a user can do on SIMPLE URL, and the Skype for Business cmdlets those tasks map to.

Scenario 1: List all the Simple URL configurations

List Simple URL

Cmdlet

Get-CsSimpleUrlConfiguration

Example

 Get-CsSimpleUrlConfiguration | Select-Object -ExpandProperty SimpleUrl

Trusted Application

A trusted application is an application developed by a third party that is given trusted status to run as part of Skype for Business Server but that is not a built-in part of the product.The TRUSTED APPLICATION sub-menu helps administrator to view them.

Let us consider the various tasks a user can do on TRUSTED APPLICATION, and the Skype for Business cmdlets those tasks map to.

Scenario 1: List all the trusted applications

List Trusted Application

Cmdlet

Get-CsTrustedApplication

Example

 Get-CsTrustedApplication