The SMB MVPs are delighted to bring their International SMB MVP Community Roadshow to Brussels on November 29th 2011.

This is a chance to hear first-hand from your peers in the field how they are implementing the New SMB Stack from Microsoft and see it actually demo’s on current shipping HP Hardware. This is not a canned sales pitch, this is a live demo by some of the SMB MVP's on real world scenarios they are deploying today.

Each stop on the tour will be a little different as the presenters change as the tour progresses and they also have to flexibility to shape the discussion to fit the local audience.

This is a free event, but you must register to attend.
Agenda of the day:

• Windows Multipoint Server
• HP Hardware
• SBS 2011 Standard/Premium and SBS 2011 Essentials
• Swing migration

At the end of the day we will also announce a new Belgian Usergroup focusing onto Small Business server.

Find the full agenda here

Don’t miss this unique opportunity and Register now, it’s Free.

November 29, 2011

Microsoft
Da Vincilaan 3
1935 Zaventem

Register now for the following TechNet Webcasts scheduled in October and November 2011:

Abstract
Microsoft acquired AVIcode at the end of 2010. Starting the day the deal closed Microsoft have been working hard to integrate the AVIcode technologies into Operations Manager 2012 and with the beta release we will show you the first phase of the new .NET Monitoring features that are focused on IIS 7 hosted web applications and services.

Speaker Alexandre Verkinderen

Abstract
BitLocker (To Go) is one of the features that are shipped with Windows 7. First, what is the best approach to deploy this in an enterprise? How does this integrate with OS Deployment? How do you keep control? And how do you recover? Second, Microsoft Bitlocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM). What is this tool? Does it have any added value for you? If you want to have answers on these questions you cannot miss this session!

Speaker Nico Sienaert

 

 

Abstract
With natural disasters like earthquakes and fires in the news so often, and the economy still struggling to stabilize, IT Professionals know that many disasters can shut down a SQL Server. Microsoft has already implemented a lot of high availability solutions in previous editions of SQL Server, like failover clustering, database mirroring, log shipping,... But, when it comes to high availability, Denali changes the game for SQL Server deployments by introducing SQL Server AlwaysOn.

Speaker Pieter Vanhove

 

Abstract
In this session we will dive into the differences and similarities when comparing Exchange Online to Exchange On Premises, and things to keep in mind when going for Rich Coexistence.

Speaker Ilse Van Criekinge

Abstract
This session shows off the new features of Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services in SQL Server code-named “Denali”. We will highlight the migration process and the benefits of the new SSIS server architecture. We cover the many improvements made to increase developer productivity,as well as the enhancements to the current configuration,deployment,and management experiences.

Speaker Wesley Backelant

Abstract
Virtualization is a hot topic. Each IT Pro is nowadays involved in a project that includes some level of virtualization. As a consequence, the question ‘how to license my virtual environment’ pops up more and more. During this licensing Live Meeting, we will go through the most common virtual scenario’s (VDI, application server virtualization, Windows Server virtualization) and how to license them.

Speaker Rebekka Van Acker

Abstract
The upcoming version of Service Manager 2012 will deliver standardized, compliant, and automated IT as a Service. Different new functionality like the new self-service portal, Release Management and the enhanced reporting functionality are already announced. This session will focus on the new Silverlight based SharePoint self-service portal, service catalog & service requests. How do you prepare your Service Manager environment for the self-service portal and how you can bring this information in the portal are questions that should be answered after attending this session. The session will be nearly all demos, we start with the scenario and run through the configuration of the Service Manager environment.

Speaker Kurt Van Hoecke 

Abstract
While still many people are reluctant to implement Unified Communication solutions, it is already a very mature technology. Find out how Microsoft Unified Communications can bring more value to you communications solutions and why this is something you really want even to replace or surround your existing PBX solution.

Speaker Johan Delimon

Abstract
Join us in this Live Meeting to learn about all the key features of System Center Advisor. We will demonstrate all of them and explain how they can be useful for your environment.

Speaker Arne Peleman

Abstract
Many IT departments take a proactive approach to backing up network data, but tend to be reactive in planning for desktop system failures. The most common solution is to reimage the machine, but that can result in loss of user settings, personalization, and potentially data. Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset can help you save time and reduce the challenges associated with troubleshooting and repairing system failures. Do you want to see the first look-and-feel of this new release, do you want to know what does it offer and can it be used on an enterprise? If you want answers on these questions you need to attend this session.

Speaker Nico Sienaert

Abstract
Lingering objects is a problem you do not want to encounter, how to prevent it is important and how to solve it when you do encounter it. In addition, how to distinguish a false positive from a real issue… all of that and more will be addressed in this 400 level session.

Speaker Ward Pauwels

Abstract
The move to private clouds is part of the evolution of the data center, from a basic warehouse of information to a smarter, more agile delivery of services. Data centers started out as self-contained entities and grew into something complex as you added server after server after server. Virtualization has consolidated the physical server layer, helping companies save on real estate, power and cooling costs. But it creates a new challenge – managing all of the physical and virtual servers. It has become harder to manage what you cannot physically reach out and touch. To help you manage that infrastructure we need to move to the New world of Datacenter and we will explain what it takes to do that.

Speaker Kenny Buntinx 
 

The Microsoft Community in Belgium is also organizing a number of interesting events in the next few months: feel free to have a look at our events page (Dutch | French) to see which events the user groups and other influencers have planned.