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With Windows Server 2012 becoming generally available September 4, we want to make sure you get some hands on experience with this latest server offering. With new advances in virtualization, networking, storage and automation among other things, there is lots to hear about and lots to experience.
To that end, I’ll be keeping this blog post updated so keep coming back! I’ve even created a nice short url to help you remember and tell others: www.aka.ms/ws2012events. I’ll add details for what’s happening where and how to register as events get finalized. So far, I’ve got the details for the Windows Server Launch events and I have the cities that we’re looking at for the Windows Server IT Camps. Note that this doesn’t mean we won’t be in any other cities – these are just the cities I know for sure where you’ll be seeing us.
Your pre-event preparation
Join presenters from Microsoft to learn about what’s new in Windows Server 2012. As an attendee, you will see what is possible with Windows Server 2012 through a business value keynote, hear about how customers are already using Windows Server 2012, see a demonstration of key features and have afternoon focused on a hands-on, scenario based, camp like experience.
AGENDA
Register now for an event near you:
If you can’t make it to join us in person in Canada, you can also opt to join the online launch event hosted out of the US.
IT Camps are free, full day, hands-on workshops in a classroom setting where you work through common scenarios in a lab environment. We'll be providing computers and lunch as well as funding $10 to the local user group for each attendee. Seats are limited by the number of computers and space we have so please be sure to attend if you sign up! If you can't make it - please cancel in good time to allow someone else the opportunity to take your place.
During the IT camp, we'll be covering the following material:
As we confirm new dates and locations, the list below will get updated. Please remember - if you register, please make every effort to attend as space is limited!
* The Regina IT Camp is a 2 hour, bring-your-own notebook workshop in the evening. It is a guided, interactive session put on as part of the Prairie IT Pro & Developer Conference.
** The Montreal IT Camp on December 11 is a 2 hour, bring-your-own notebook workshop in the evening. It is a guided, interactive session put on as part of the DevTeach Montreal 2012 Conference.
Don’t forget to come back often for my updates. Let your friends and colleagues know – the short url is www.aka.ms/ws2012events.
Hi Ed,
Thanks for your comment. We actually moved the Montreal location to a bigger venue and opened up more seats. Which also quickly sold out.
The launch events have been more popular than anticipated. Keep an eye on the blog - I'm working on getting the IT camps details put together and will update them here.
there is a TON of interest in Calgary... Hopefully there'll be a Windows Server 2012 Launch date for Calgary announced soon!
Hi guys,
Edmonton 'sold out' in under an hour! any chance of expanding the venue, so us folks that are not attached to our desks [a couple of hours and we are 'late responders' - rock concerts sell out less rapidly], can have a chance to participate?
Bigger venue for Ottawa would be nice. No one from my circle of IT colleagues managed to register before it was full.
Thanks MS for coming to Winnipeg. Can't wait for the IT camp!
Barry - The dates for the Launch events are set as you can see from the blog post and we'll be coming to Edmonton this time. However, we'll be heading out to both Calgary and Edmonton for IT Camps shortly and I hope you'll join us there.
Ben and Bobby - There has been a higher than anticipated demand for the Launch events and spots went very quickly. I hope you'll be able to join us for one of the IT camps that will be scheduled shortly.
Pasquale - Happy we could make you happy! See you there. :)
Why not Quebec City. There is a lot of interest from there too. There are a lot of government offices (that are good MS customers) and others companies that want to know more about Windows 2012.
Having it at Quebec City would liberate a few places in Montreal for sure. I’m one of them!
Hi Sebastien,
To be totally transparent, you're the first person so far that has asked for Quebec City. Plus, in each of the other cities I either have an IT pro user group to work with or someone has stepped up to help organize and drive attendance. Let me know if you're that person for QC and we'll consider it. :)
So for us small town folks is there going to be a self paced Camp?
Brian that is a great question that brings up the topic of an upcoming blog article. With the release of Windows Server 2012 there are loads of on-line training resources that will be made available, not only to people in small towns, but also for anyone who can't make it to our in-person launch events and IT Camp tours. Watch this space Monday for an article with links to many of those resources, and thanks for your interest! -Mitch
What does the registration process look like once we arrive? All I need is the printed ticket? Printed the ticket out for my boss to attend but it mentions a barcode but there is no barcode on the ticket.
Hi Nick - just bring the printed ticket with you. We've got some great folks on the registration desk and they'll be able to get you all sorted out. If you have any problems, Chris will be there as well. Enjoy the day!
I don't understand why Winnipeg keeps getting left out. All of the Microsoft events that were held here had huge attendance. Is really frustrating considering the distance to go to the cities you are holding the events in.
Hi Greg,
Please read the blog post again - Winnipeg is listed and we are planning on doing an IT camp there.
When Windows Server 2012 IT Camps start for Toronto?