This functionality is introduced in KB 980095 OCS 2007 R2. We need to follow the following steps in order to disable Ask Questions and Chat feature.

·         Install 980095 update on the OCS server.

·         Copy the text below to notepad file;

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<configuration>
<appSettings>
<add key="ChatEnabled" value="false" />
<add key="QnAEnabled" value="false" />
</appSettings>
</configuration>

·         Save the file as DataMCUSvc.exe.config.

·         Copy the file to “C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2\Web Conferencing”

QnAEnabled is to disable Ask Questions and ChatEnabled is to disable Chat feature.

By

Ram K Ojha

30-Sept-2010