Planning for Microsoft Teams on your network is vital - especially if you are planning to have a large number of users, complex integrated networks, or both. Microsoft Teams supports both audio and video conferencing, relying on real-time communication traffic to provide the best possible experience for staff and end users. As such, it is critical that networks have the following: • Sufficient bandwidth capacity to warrant the demand of concurrent calls, video conferences being held, meetings, screen sharing, and content sharing • Necessary hardware to support real-time communication protocols • The ability to open network ports between devices on the network, Microsoft 365 services and external user access Microsoft Teams does include a “Network Planner” which assists in the deployment of the service by asking questions about the number and types of users, how many offices the organization has, the current capacity of the network, what links are in place, as well as some other questions. Once you’ve entered the required information, Network Planner will determine what’s required for the network to perform at its best, as well as providing recommendations on how to deliver a smooth Teams service. Access Network Planner using this link (you’ll need a relevant Microsoft 365 subscription to use it).