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Digital Assets Management - Interactive Media Manager

IW UK Partner Team — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:46:09 GMT

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/apr07/04-15IMMPR.mspx

This exciting announcement is about Interactive Media Manager – a SharePoint based application that also integrates with Sivlerlight...

Interactive Media Manager includes components of existing Microsoft solutions such as Windows Workflow Foundation, Windows Communication Foundation, InfoPath^® XML forms and the newly announced Microsoft Silverlight™, previously called Windows Presentation Foundation Everywhere (WPF/E). Building on the capabilities of Office SharePoint Server 2007, Interactive Media Manager provides the following customizable Web parts that target specific processes within the content production life cycle:

• Media Library serves as a front end in which media content items in the digital asset management system are displayed as thumbnails.

• Media Viewer displays information such as annotations and time codes in Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers format and offers sophisticated, built-in playback controls.

• Media Annotator allows groups of people to collaborate on media assets through video annotations, digital inking and discussions.

• Media Import facilitates the upload of media files and automatically launches associated workflows, such as information-gathering processes.

• Media Cart provides an individualized area for storing media assets that people want to edit themselves or push out to appropriate editors.

Partner Desktop Deployment Planning Services Readiness Workshop

IW UK Partner Team — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 11:50:03 GMT

New Desktop Deployment Planning Services Readiness (BDD v3) Workshop for partners have been announced.

Duration: 4 days
Cost: £400
First date scheduled: 27th March 2007
Visit here to enrol, or partners may search for course ID 44wk004 with the Partner Learning Centre.
If partners have any issues enrolling, please call the UK Partner Learning Centre Support number 0870 8509442 or email ukplc@microsoft.com.

Technologies & Products used during the course:

User State Migration Tool 3.0
Windows Vista Deployment tools
- WinPE
- System Image Manager
- Windows AIK
- ImageX
Business Desktop Solution Accelerator (BDD) 2007
Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) 5.0
- Inventory Collector
- Standard User Analyzer
- Internet Explorer Test Tool
- Setup Analysis Tool
- Compatibility Administrator
- Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor
Office 2007 System
- ORK
- Office 2007 Multi Language Packs
- Office Customization Tool (OCT v1)
Windows Deployment Service (WDS)
Windows Vista
- Language Packs
- Patches
- Unattended Installation
- Imaging
- Customisation methods
SQL 2000 / 2005
MOM2005 / SCOM2007
SMS 2003 and OS Deployment Feature Pack
Softgrid
Sharepoint
BizTalk

The course overview is attached and available within the Partner Learning Centre:

27 March 2007 for 4 days in London: 44WK004 - Desktop Deployment Planning Services (BDD)
30 April 2007 for 4 days in London: 44WK004 - Desktop Deployment Planning Services (BDD)
11 June 2007 for 4 days in London: 44WK004 - Desktop Deployment Planning Services (BDD)
25 June 2007 for 4 days in London: 44WK004 - Desktop Deployment Planning Services (BDD)

To find all of the events in the Partner Learning Centre please click here : https://training.partner.microsoft.com/plc/search_adv.aspx?ssid=0a0749fb-2ebc-4a2e-a327-43ee90912af7&isMetaTagRefreshed=true

This link to enrol can then be used, or partners can search on the course ID 44wk004 (see below) If you have any issues enrolling, please call the UK Partner Learning Centre Support number 0870 8509442 or ukplc@microsoft.com.

Elvis at SharePoint Conference in Berlin

IW UK Partner Team — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 11:08:44 GMT

We've had some good feedback from Partners who attended the Microsoft European SharePoint Conference in Berlin. Read Lawrence's write up here: http://blogs.msdn.com/sharepoint/archive/2007/02/16/sharepoint-and-the-king.aspx

Other SharePoint events to look our for include:

Asia Pacific SharePoint Conference in Sydney, Australia in early May 2007. More information about the conference will be posted soon on Lawrence's blog
The next SharePoint Conference in the United States is scheduled for 3-7 March 2008 at the Seattle Convention Center.
SharePoint Connections Conference (not Microsoft hosted, but we will be a sponsor) being held on 25-28 March in Orlando, FL or the Microsoft TechEd Conference on 4-8 June in Orlando, FL as well. Both conferences will have plenty of SharePoint oriented sessions and content.

New Technical Webcasts for Deploying SharePoint Search

IW UK Partner Team — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 15:34:13 GMT

Saw on Mike Pallot's blog that some technical webcasts for partners and customers have been launched covering:

Planning and deploying search across the Enterprise
Installing and configuring Microsoft Search Solutions
Extend the search capabilities of Microsoft Search Solutions

Plan and deploy search across the enterprise

14th Feb: Webcast 1: Microsoft Search Solutions for the Enterprise – Technical Overview
21st Feb: Webcast 2: Microsoft Search Solutions for the Enterprise – Security, Performance and Compliance Considerations
Webcast 3: Planning for and Deploying Search in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (28th feb)

Install and configure Microsoft search solutions

7th Mar: Webcast 4: Installing and configuring Desktop Search in the Enterprise
14th Mar: Webcast 5: Installing and configuring basic search with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server for Search 2007 (Search-only SKU)
21st Mar: Webcast 6: Installing and configuring search in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007

Extend the search capabilities of Microsoft search solutions

28th Mar: Extending search in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007: Exposing line-of-business data with the Business Data Catalog
4th Apr: Extending search in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007: Exposing data sources using the SharePoint Protocol Handler architecture

Partner Sales/Presales Readiness Workshop

IW UK Partner Team — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 17:07:18 GMT

The Business Productivity Infrastructure Optimization (BPIO) Partner Sales/Presales Readiness Workshop is a 2-day in-depth, instructor-led sales readiness workshop for SI and ISV partners.

This training will help partners understand:

how to develop customer conversations around the new 2007 Microsoft Office system
how to sell using the BPIO customer campaign tools
Unified Communications & Collaboration, Enterprise Content Management and Business Intelligence
Microsoft marketing strategies, field priorities, and technology capability training
how to execute their own customer campaigns and selling activities independently

Currently there is availability on 22 Jan; 25 Jan; 29 Jan and 1 Feb.

To register, click here or visit the Partner Learning Centre and search for course ID 44Wk001 or ‘BPIO’. Let me know if you have any issues enrolling by emailing AskIW@microsoft.com.

Office SharePoint Server now available in 13 new languages

IW UK Partner Team — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 11:52:58 GMT

From Joel.

A few comments asking when other languages will be available. Visit http://blogs.msdn.com/sharepoint/archive/2007/01/1... for more info.

Update: Microsoft European SharePoint Conference 2007, Berlin on 12-14 Feb 07

IW UK Partner Team — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 11:43:23 GMT

The SharePoint Conference is less than a month away and is gaining momentum.

More than 100 participating partners with 9 premium & 22 platinum sponsoring partners!
Already more than 1,000 participants.
More than 120 sessions with over 50% hosted by top Microsoft Speakers.
Special tracks for TDM’s, IT Pro’s and Developers.

The latest versions of the agenda have been posted. Although they are not yet final, it provides a good idea to what the content:

https://live.sharepoint-conference.eu/EN/agenda/Pages/Day1,February12th.aspx

https://live.sharepoint-conference.eu/EN/agenda/Pages/Day2,February13th.aspx

https://live.sharepoint-conference.eu/EN/agenda/Pages/Day3,February14th.aspx

Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Resources

IW UK Partner Team — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 19:29:56 GMT

From Eileen, a comprehensive list of SharePoint resources:

Office SharePoint Server 2007:

Planning and Architecture Guide

Plan for and design security

Plan for business intelligence

Plan search

Plan document management

Plan records management

Deployment Guide

Upgrade and Migration Guide

InfoPath Forms Services Best Practices

Backup and Restore

Windows SharePoint Services 3.0:

What’s new for IT Professionals in WSS 3.0

Planning and architecture for WSS 3.0

Plan site and content security

Deployment Guide

Upgrade and Migration Guide

User permissions and permission levels reference

Portals and Collaboration Train the Trainer for EMEA Learning Partners

IW UK Partner Team — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 15:02:07 GMT

Portals and Collaboration with the Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Train the Trainer: January 25^th – 26th

Special in-depth technical Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 training. The objective of this training is to train at least 1 or 2 Microsoft Certified Trainers for each subsidiary in EMEA to make sure they can redeliver appropriate MOSS training in their own regions. Click here to register.

OBJECTIVE: this course is intended primarily for Trainers and IT Professionals who predominantly work with Microsoft^® Windows^® and Microsoft Office system technologies, in particular, Microsoft Office SharePoint technologies (SharePoint Services v3 and/or Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007).

The objective of this course is to guide attendees through training material that will enable them to redeliver the course.

At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will be able to:

Understand the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 architecture.
Utilize the Content Management and Portal fundamentals in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007.
Understand how SharePoint sites can be customized.

PREREQUISITES: attendees will get the most out of this workshop if they have the following prerequisites:

One or more years experience with Microsoft Office system technologies and competency with Windows Server operating systems.
One or more years of experience with SharePoint products and technologies is recommended.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Microsoft Certified Trainers. Trainers from Microsoft Certified Learning Centers specialized in SharePoint technologies and/or the Microsoft Office system in general.
Microsoft Certified Partners enrolled in the Information Worker Solutions Competency and in particular the Messaging and Collaboration Specialization: System integrators, Architects, Developers, Implementers, and Administrators.
Microsoft Certified Partners enrolled in the Advanced Infrastructure Competency and in particular the Exchange Migration and Deployment specialization.

FEES: 100% subsidized by Microsoft. However, delegates are responsible for booking and paying for their own travel and accommodation.

Delivery Language: All sessions will be presented in English.

Date and location: U2U, Pontbeekstraat 4, B-1702 Groot-Bijgaarden (Brussels), BELGIUM, MAP

Date: Jan 25^rd – 26^th 2007

Time: 9 am till 5 pm

Registration: https://training.Partner.microsoft.com/plc/details.aspx?publisher=12&delivery=224927

UK Partner 2007 Office system Courses

IW UK Partner Team — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 21:39:45 GMT

We still have spare capacity on our 2007 Microsoft Office System course deliveries in December and January for UK Partners.

2007 Microsoft Office System Core Training (2 days): For more details and to enrol, click here: www.microsoft.com/uk/partner/readiness/2007OfficeCore
2007 Microsoft Office System ECM and Forms Workshop (1 day): For more details and to enrol, click here: www.microsoft.com/uk/partner/readiness/2007ECM
2007 Microsoft Office System Performance Management Workshop ( 2 days): For more information and to enrol, click here: www.microsoft.com/uk/partner/readiness/2007PerfManagement
2007 Microsoft Office System Portals and Collaboration Workshop (1 day): For more information and to enrol, click here: www.microsoft.com/uk/partner/readiness/2007Portals
2007 Microsoft Office System Unified Communication Workshop (1 day): For more information and to enrol, click here: www.microsoft.com/uk/partner/readiness/2007UnifiedComms
2007 Microsoft Office System Enterprise Search (I day): click here for more information: http://www.microsoft.com/uk/partner/readiness/2007entsearch

Registered Partners receive Vista and Office 2007 in January Action Pack!

IW UK Partner Team — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 21:19:00 GMT

The January 2007 Microsoft Action Pack Subscription (MAPS) is a special edition that includes key production information for the 2007 Office system, Windows Vista, and Small Business Server 2003 R2. The kit begins mailing on 10 January 2007.

I want to highlight the GREAT software included, along with special partner offers.

Included software in January 2007 MAPS:

Windows Vista Business
Microsoft® Office Enterprise 2007
Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007
Microsoft Office Outlook® 2007 with Business Contact Manager
Microsoft Office Visio® 2007
Microsoft Office SharePoint® Server 2007
Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer 2007
Microsoft Expression® Web

Small Business Specialist (SBSC) “add-on” kit will be available in the March timeframe (for free). SBSCs will automatically receive this kit.

“I’m ready” contest: MAPS will contain one (1) flyer with either an Office or Vista product question – there are ten different questions in all. Answer the question and win a 256 MG USB drive. So install the software to help answer the questions...

Special Offers:

For Resale Copy of SBS 2003 R2: When partners use the Small Business toolkit (soon to be updated with Office, Vista and Mobile and complete five assessments, they can earn a free, for resale copy of SBS 2003 R2. For more details, go to: https://partner.microsoft.com/smallbusinesstoolkit7.
Vista Ultimate Upgrade offer (Windows Anytime Upgrade): Action Pack subscribers can upgrade to Vista Ultimate for $139 (USD) – per license. Visit www.WindowsAnytimeUpgrade.com/maps to learn more.
2007 Microsoft Office System and Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Partner Sales Tool: The launch of the 2007 Microsoft Office system and Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 present a significant opportunity for Microsoft partners. This Reseller Toolkit helps partners articulate product benefits and packaging and licensing offers.
Office Ready OPK: At the time this Action Pack was produced, the 2007 Microsoft Office Ready Master Kit (OPK) was not finalized for distribution. This product will be included in the April, 2007 Action Pack. Partners can contact their local Distributor and receive an OPK beginning mid December. And until April 1, 2007, Partners only have to pay shipping & handling costs. After April 1, 2007, the cost to receive the OPK from a Disti will be approximately $250 (USD), plus shipping & handling.

Thanks to Nicola for the information.

Last Call: Partner Sponsorship Opportunity at SharePoint Conference 2007 in Berlin

IW UK Partner Team — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 21:02:00 GMT

Just another reminder that Partners are invited to sponsor the SharePoint conference in Berlin next year. This is great exposure for your partner, with more than 1000 delegates attending. It is closing next week and places are limited so you need to be quick if you want to get a place.

Email me at AskIW@microsoft.com or partner@sharepoint-conference.eu for further information and access to the website for sponsorship details at to http://live.sharepoint-conference.eu/EN/partners/Pages/default.aspx or http://sharepoint-conference.org/partner using username Partner2007 and password SharePoint 2007.

Date: Feb. 12 - 14, 2007
Location: Berlin
Venue: Estrel Convention Center

Office system Training for SI/VAR Partners

IW UK Partner Team — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:49:13 GMT

The Partner Readiness Team is pleased to announce the release of five classroom courses for the 2007 Office system. Deliveries for most of these courses start in December, so please sign up as soon as possible. The courses are:

2007 Microsoft Office System Core Training: This two day technical course explores the core of the 2007 Microsoft Office System. Students will interact with the client-side technologies that drive information worker productivity locally and the server-side components that extend productivity to teams, divisions, and partners. For more details and to enrol, click here: www.microsoft.com/uk/partner/readiness/2007OfficeCore

2007 Microsoft Office System ECM and Forms Workshop: In this one day course you will learn how to use Office SharePoint® Server 2007, SharePoint Designer 2007 and Visual Studio 2005 to customize and extend solutions for the Web site of a fictional company called Litware Incorporated, an enterprise chain of retail tennis gear and apparel store with an online presence. For more details and to enrol, click here: www.microsoft.com/uk/partner/readiness/2007ECM

2007 Microsoft Office System Performance Management Workshop: The goal of this two day training course is to give you an in-depth look and hands-on experience of the capabilities of both ProClarity and Business Scorecard Manager. you will explore how both of these technologies to provide a unified solution that address BI challenges, including the need to help businesses effectively communicate and analyze performance. For more information and to enrol, click here: www.microsoft.com/uk/partner/readiness/2007PerfManagement

2007 Microsoft Office System Portals and Collaboration Workshop: This course utilizes new and improved features for Microsoft Office SharePoint® Portal Server 2007. With the practical application of these new features, attendees will be able to see a portal site implemented post-installation to production. For more information and to enrol, click here: www.microsoft.com/uk/partner/readiness/2007Portals

2007 Microsoft Office System Unified Communication Workshop: This one day course focuses on the knowledge transfer of critical elements of Unified Communications, including: Unified Messaging, Real-time Collaboration (including Microsoft® Office Live Communications Server, Microsoft® Office Communicator and Microsoft® Office Live Meeting), Microsoft® Speech Server, Microsoft® Office System, Windows Mobile®, and the telephony piece of UC. For more information and to enrol, click here: www.microsoft.com/uk/partner/readiness/2007UnifiedComms. (Please note – at the moment only December, January and early February dates have been scheduled. More will follow.)

Exchange Server 2007 Ignite Technical Training Workshop – a two day course that covers the architecture, installation and configuration of Exchange, as well as providing information on security, compliance, archiving and remote access. http://www.microsoft.com/uk/partner/readiness/exchange2007ignite

Office for Developers Training – This three-day course with Hands-On Labs will take you through the process of building solutions on the Microsoft Office 2007 platform and services. The course will focus on the growing service opportunities and the new features of the Microsoft Office 2007 suite of applications. http://www.microsoft.com/uk/partner/readiness/officedevelopers

Coming soon: 2007 Microsoft Office System Enterprise Search Workshop: This course will train Microsoft partners about Microsoft’s Search strategies and solutions—Windows Live™ Search center, a single application from which to search—consolidating their favorite Microsoft Search technologies (Desktop, SharePoint®, and MSN/Windows Live search on the Web). Live Search gives you the tools needed to easily and consistently harness the explosion of information in your organization, right from your desktop.

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Where can I download Office 2007 customer collateral?

IW UK Partner Team — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 21:20:46 GMT

I've been asked this question at least a dozen times this week (which is fab!). Partners and customers may download customer-ready collateral by following this 3 step guide, using SharePoint as an example:

1) Visit Office Online at http://office.microsoft.com/

2) Click Products: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/

3) Choose your program/server/solution/technology of your choice, such as "SharePoint Server": http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepointserver...

Scroll down and there's a little box "Explore the Details" with:

In-depth information about SharePoint Server 2007

This is availalble for almost every product in the Office system.

Two other fabulous resources on the Partner portal also include:

1) Solution Showcase Scenarios (by industry and department): https://partner.microsoft.com/uk/productssolutions...

2) Gear Up Sales Toolkit, which is a product handbook of the full Microsoft portfolio: https://partner.microsoft.com/UK/40033104?PS=95000...

How to Buy/Sell Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Licensing

IW UK Partner Team — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:10:00 GMT

This Office Online site contains some GREAT information on the different SKU’s and LICENSING MODELS of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007.

There is even a perfect comparison table in .xls that you can download offline (SharePointProductsComparison.xls). Don't forget the Gear Up Sales Toolkit either!

Hope that might help you in communicating all the new licensing we have around MOSS2007.

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