In this article, you will learn how to install Office Online Server for SharePoint 2016.
Office Web apps get a new name with the release of the new version called Office Online Server (OOS). OOS is the new version release in 2016, which supports Exchange SharePoint 2016 and Skype for business/ Lync. OOS is used to view and edit Office document in Office Online(Browser). In other words, it is a lightweight Web based version of Office.
Deployment and configuration of OOS is easy and streamlined compared to the previous version. Office Online supports both Http & Https. It is highly recommended to use the https. You can access Office Online Server, using internal URL or an external URL or both URL's.
Nowdays you have Office Online Server if you want the features given below.
Single OOS Farm can be connected to SharePoint 2016, Exchange Server and Skype for business.
Licensing requirement
If you are an enterprise customer with a volume licensing account, then the view only license of OOS is covered but you have to pay extra for the create new, edit and save document. Best way is to contact your Microsoft account manager.
Requirement
You have to make sure you have the requirements given below before installation.
Hardware and software requirement
· 12 GB
· 64-bit, 4 cores
· 80 GB for system drive
· 80 GB for second drive
Ports
Dedicated Requirement
Checklist
Installation Order
Please perform the installation in the order given below.
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