Apologies for the delay in getting this information up and available, but with the launches of late it has been a little manic to say the least…… So here is a shed load of information for you guys from the New Microsoft Partner Network:
Core Infrastructure - Courses and New Training
Core IO University
Learn strong approaches for selling core infrastructure solutions; online self-paced sales training and tools. Click Here
Core Infrastructure Practice Builder – Launched at WPC09
Expand your role as a Trusted Advisor and deliver increasing business value. Click Here
Academy Live: Building an MDOP Practice
Join this session to get an overview of the technologies involved in the MDOP suite. You can learn about best practices for successful delivery of a proof of concept for Application Virtualisation, which is a core element of MDOP. Review the business case for MDOP and get real-world advice from two of the most-experienced field leaders in selling and deploying MDOP solutions. Click Here
Academy Live: Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualisation (MED-V)
MED-V enhances deployment, management and user experience for Virtual PC images and streamlines operating system upgrades in enterprise environments. Learn how to sell MED-V to your customers including how to run a presentation and demonstration.
Click Here
Updating Your Technology Knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP to Windows 7 – Various Dates and Locations
This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to work with the new technologies in Windows 7. Only £50 per delegate. Click here to Register
Wokingham 23rd Nov, London 14th Dec
Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client – Various Dates and Locations
This 2 day instructor-led course is intended for IT Professional who are interested in expanding their technical knowledge of Windows 7 Client. In this course Students learn to install, upgrade and migrate to Windows7 client. Students then configure Windows7 client for network connectivity, security, maintenance and mobile computing. This course will provide knowledge to take Exam 70-680 TS: Windows 7 Configuring. Only £50 per delegate. Click Here to Register
London 2nd Dec
Windows 7 Application Compatibility Briefings for ISVs – FREE Various Dates and Locations
This 1 Day briefing will discuss and demonstrate the remediation techniques for Windows 7 compatibility issues, the common symptoms, how to test and debug them, and best practices for developing Windows 7 applications. Click Here to Register
Birmingham 26th Nov, Edinburgh 3rd Dec, Reading 10th Dec, London 17th Dec, Bristol 11th Jan, Reading 25th Jan, Reading 15th Feb
Deploying and Managing Windows 7 with System Center– London 23rd Nov
In this 4-day course, partners will learn how to sell and deploy the System Center Client Management Suite to address the most common customer scenarios. Also covers Client Virtualization, Optimized Client Architecture and Planning, Operating System Deployment, Application Deployment, Management and Optimization of Win7, Management and Optimization of Applications, How System Center Service Manager implements MOF and ITIL processes. Only £150 per delegate Click Here to Register
Give your Application the green light!
ISV Application compatibility homepage - Stay ahead of the competition and ensure your application is compatible today. Click Here
Updating Your Windows Server 2008 Technology Specialist Skills to R2 – Various dates and Locations
This two day intensive course is aimed at fast tracking Windows Server Technical Specialists and IT professionals onto the new technology of Windows Server 2008 R2. This course will also provide enough knowledge and skills for Partners to pass the new WS08R2 exam, due out later this year. Only £50 per delegate Click here to Register
Coventry 7th Dec, London 9th Dec, Manchester 17th Dec
JumpStart Readiness Clinics – Updating Your Skills to Windows Server 2008 & Windows Server 2008 R2
This course provides an overview of the benefits, technical details, and implementation of the improved or new technologies, features and tools that are included in WS08 and WS08 R2. This course discusses new and enhanced options for virtualisation, security, remote management, integration with the Web, scalability and reliability. Click Here
Windows Server 2008 R2 Online Tutorials including: Click Here
WNS115AAL: What's New in Active Directory for Windows Server 2008 R2
WNS116AAL: Windows Server 2008 R2 -- Better Together with Windows 7
WNS133PAL: Selling Business Value of Windows Server 2008 R2
WNS69QH: Windows Server 2008 R2, A Survey of Developer-Oriented Features
WVC35AL: Windows 7 BranchCache – Next Generation Branch Office Optimizations
Server Virtualisation Competency Fast Track
Implementing and Managing Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V & SCVMM (4 Day) – New Dates released!
This course combines the syllabus of Microsoft courses 6422 and 6331 providing delegates with the knowledge to take Exams 70-652 and 70-403 which can lead to the new Server Virtualisation Competency. £200 per delegate Register Here
London 26th January, Edinburgh 9th February, Stockport 23rd March, London 20th April
In this session for partners we will provide an overview of VDI or more accurately - Desktop Optimisation. We will provide a general business/technical overview exploring the market opportunity, the products that make up a VDI solution, alternatives to VDI and how Microsoft is positioned against the competition. FREE Register Here
Reading 3rd December
An Overview of Microsoft Server Virtualization
This online tutorial introduces and explains the four types of virtualization and why virtualization is important to our customers, partners, and Microsoft. This includes server virtualization, application virtualization, presentation virtualization and desktop virtualization. Hyper-V and System Center Virtual Machine Manager, are discussed in more detail, along with their customer benefits. Click Here
Licensing Server-Based Products in Virtual Environments
This online tutorial explains how different server-based products are licensed in virtual environments and will help you understand how products from the Server OS, Server/CAL and Per Processor Product Category Licensing Models, or PCLMs, can be cost-effectively licensed in different deployment scenarios. Click Here
Architecting Microsoft Server Virtualization Solutions with Hyper-V and System Center Virtual Machine Manager
This labcast series provides an introduction for Microsoft and VMware partners to consolidate the physical or virtual Infrastructure into a flexible, dynamic, and low cost Microsoft Dynamic Datacenter, which consists of Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Hyper-V™ and Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) 2008. With TCO/ROI calculation and design concepts, you will be able to prove the real savings with Microsoft Dynamic Datacenter solutions to Microsoft customers and partners. You will also learn how to transfer, migrate, and convert the existing physical or VMware environment. Click Here
Microsoft Virtualisation and Management – Selling School Click Here
System Center Competency Fast Track:
The System Center Suite Technical Bootcamp R2 - 8th December
The System Center Suite Bootcamp is a new update of the dynamic 3-day training course from the System Center Technical Readiness team which brings together the core products from Microsoft’s System Center Suite in a series of “Real World”, data center management scenarios. The course has been specifically designed for Technical Consultants to give them the skills and understanding they need to successfully implement the System Center Suite for customers and end users. The course consists of a series of instructor led, hands on labs (HOL), which guide the student through the steps required to both successfully configure and use System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2, System Center Configuration Manager 2007, System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 and System Center Virtual Machine Manager R2 in conjunction with core data center applications such as Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 and Exchange Server 2007 running on the Microsoft Hyper-V platform. Only £150 per delegate. Click Here to Register
London 8th December
System Center Client Management Bootcamp - Deploying and Managing Windows 7 – London 23rd November
In this 4-day course, partners will learn how to sell and deploy the System Center Client Management Suite to address the most common customer scenarios. Also covers Client Virtualization, Optimized Client Architecture and Planning, Operating System Deployment, Application Deployment, Management and Optimization of Win7, Management and Optimization of Applications, How System Center Service Manager implements MOF and ITIL processes.
Only £150 per delegate Click Here to Register
Managing Windows, Sharepoint and Exchange Server with Server Management Suite Enterprise (SMSE)
The SMSE Labcast is a dynamic set of actual customer scenarios which walk you through a series of “Real World” data center management situations including disaster recovery, and optimizing Windows, SharePoint and Exchange Server in the Data Center. Click Here
System Center Operation Manager TechNet Virtual Labs
TechNet Virtual Lab: Building Management Packs with the Authoring Console
TechNet Virtual Lab: Extending Operations Manager 2007 to Monitoring SAP on SQL
TechNet Virtual Lab: Installing Operations Manager 2007
TechNet Virtual Lab: Monitoring Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 and Exchange 2007
TechNet Virtual Lab: System Center Operations Manager 2007 Authoring Management Packs – Introduction (ITPro)
TechNet Virtual Lab: System Center Operations Manager 2007 Management Pack Authoring – Advanced (ITPro)
TechNet Virtual Lab: System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 - Advanced
TechNet Virtual Lab: System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 - Introduction
TechNet Virtual Lab: Understanding the Operations Manager 2007 SDK
System Center Configuration Manager TechNet Virtual Labs
TechNet Virtual Lab: Deploying System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007
TechNet Virtual Lab: Implementing Branch Distribution Points in System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007
TechNet Virtual Lab: Implementing Desired Configuration Management in System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007
TechNet Virtual Lab: Implementing Maintenance Windows for Software Distribution in System Center Configuration
TechNet Virtual Lab: Introduction to System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007
TechNet Virtual Lab: Managing Custom Application Updates using Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007
TechNet Virtual Lab: Managing Microsoft Updates with System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007
TechNet Virtual Lab: Upgrading SMS 2003 SP2 to System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007
TechNet Virtual Lab: Upgrading System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to Service Pack 1
Implementing and Administering Windows Small Business Server 2008 (4 Days) – Various Dates and Locations
This hands-on workshop provides students with the necessary knowledge to plan and implement Windows Small Business Server 2008. Students gain first-hand knowledge on topics such as installing, migrating, monitoring, securing, and backing up data. £200 per delegate. Register Here
London 30th Nov
This exam groundwork session will guide you in your preparation for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist exam 70-654, Windows Essential Business Server 2008, Configuring. No matter if you are building on existing certifications or going for the first time, this session will provide clarity to help you succeed. Learn about the exam scope and what it means, get the right point of view, as well as the strategy and knowledge required to pass this exam. You may even pick up a mental aid that will give you just the advantage you need!
Part 1 Click Here | Part 2 Click Here
Get More Out of Exchange Server 2007 with Windows Essential Business Server 2008
Windows Essential Business Server 2008 is an enterprise-class server solution designed and priced for midsize businesses. For those customers who are considering an upgrade to Exchange Server 2007, EBS 2008 represents an ideal way to provide the benefits of Exchange as part of an integrated solution built on Windows Server 2008. Join us to learn more about the great productivity enhancements available in Exchange Server 2007 and how EBS 2008 solves the messaging, management, and security needs for midsize businesses. Click Here
New TechNet Virtual Labs: Secure Messaging and Collaboration
The virtual lab and on-demand webcast series provide a closer look at a variety of ways in which Microsoft provides a more secure messaging and collaboration through a family of products that help protect information and control access. Click Here
Forefront TechNet Webcasts and V-labs
Forefront Client and Server
TechNet Webcast: Forefront Code Name "Stirling" Technical Overview (Level 300)
TechNet Webcast: Microsoft Forefront codename “Stirling” – An Integrated Security Suite (Level 200)
TechNet Webcast: Forefront code name “Stirling” - The next generation of Forefront Security for Exchange Server (Level 200)
TechNet Webcast: Microsoft Forefront code name “Stirling” - The next generation of Forefront Security for SharePoint (Level 200)
TechNet Webcast: Microsoft Forefront codename “Stirling” – Forefront Client Security 2.0 Release Update (Level 200)
Identity and Access
TechNet Webcast: Overview of Microsoft Edge Secure Access Technologies (Level 200)
IT Manager Webcast: Closing the Network Backdoor: Using Forefront Threat Management Gateway Beta 2 (Level 200)
TechNet Webcast: Identity Lifecycle Manager 2 (Part 1):Empowering Users with Self-Service Identity Management Solutions (Level 200)
TechNet Webcast: Identity Lifecycle Manager "2" (Part 2 of 3): Expressing and Enforcing Business Policy (Level 300)
TechNet Webcast: Identity Lifecycle Manager "2" (Part 3 of 3): Extensibility and Provisioning with ILM "2" (Level 300)
TechNet Webcast: Microsoft Forefront Unified Access Gateway - Hands on with Beta 2! (Level 300)
Online Technical Resources:
Extend Your Services Offerings with Forefront Client Security
Deploying Microsoft® Forefront™ Client Security (6078AE)
Deploying Microsoft® Forefront™ Server Security Products (6080AE)
Forefront Edge Security and Access – (On Demand)
Business Productivity Optimisation - Courses and New Training
Partner Portal BPIO site and BPIO on-line University
This is an eight-part series delivered online and on demand about Business Productivity Infrastructure Optimization -- a global Microsoft and partner initiative designed to connect sales, marketing, and services to drive growth and customer success. Click Here
BPIO Platform Strategy update & Partner Opportunity – Manchester 26th November FREE
Microsoft offers you a tremendous opportunity to grow your business by offering Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and Microsoft Office solutions to your customers. Partners that specialised in these solutions have experienced strong customer demand, are realising the benefits of significant investments in sales and marketing by Microsoft, and can look forward to strong cross-sell opportunities. Join Hayley Rixon Channel Development Managers at Microsoft UK for this informal, workshop-style session, which will take a look at the partner opportunity. You’ll also get to see some of the Microsoft technologies first hand, with detailed technology demonstrations. Click Here to Register
Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 – This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close enterprise projects by using the Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 enterprise tool. This is the second course in the Microsoft Office Project 2007 Official Curriculum series and covers the Microsoft Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Solution.
Click Here to Register
44WK063 - Project Server 2007 Certification preparation – Reading 27th November
This single day is designed to help prepare candidates for the 70-633 exam - Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Managing Projects.
Growing a profitable business consultancy with Microsoft's Project and Portfolio Management tools
This free one day seminar and discussion forum will help senior directors understand how they can grow a profitable business practice deploying and configuring Microsoft’s client-server version of the popular planning tool, Microsoft Project. It will show how to leverage their existing client/prospect base, what is required for sales and technical skilling, and how to work with Microsoft sales staff to maximise opportunities. Hear from Microsoft’s Project marketing team, sales people and technical professionals, as well as an existing Project/EPM partner who has tips about the best ways to grow a client base. Objectives Understand Project/EPM business opportunity and partner activity roadmap. Click Here to Register
Exploring SharePoint Series:
Document Management and Records Management in Microsoft Office SharePoint 2007 – TVP 12th November FREE
A look the need for efficient document management and records management systems, with a demonstration of the document and records management capabilities of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007.
Business Intelligence Platform Strategy Update – TVP 10th December FREE
This session is not aimed at being a "deep dive" development or technical conversation but instead will focus on the higher level technology platform and the innovation in the Microsoft Business Intelligence (BI) platform that can help partners deliver (competitor) winning solutions. Mostly demonstration led, the session aims to deliver a complete “art of the possible” overview of the capabilities contained within the Microsoft BI technology stack. Click Here to Register
Update on Microsoft BI Strategy and Roadmap – L100 Labcast
At the end of this session you will be able to more clearly articulate the key value proposition behind Microsoft BI and provide differentiated messaging and positioning to our customers that resonates with them in these challenging economic times. Click Here
Microsoft Project and Portfolio Management solution (Enterprise Project Management)
Project and Portfolio Management Sales Refresher - 11th November 2009 (TBC) 4pm-5.30pm
Project Server Overview - 24th November 2009 4pm-5pm
Portfolio Server Overview - 1st December 2009 4pm-5pm
Demo Tips and Hot Topics - 8th December 2009 4pm-5pm
Microsoft Office SharePoint 2007 – Live Series
Collaboration & Portals in Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 & Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 – 4pm 3rd Nov
Enterprise Search In Microsoft Office SharePoint 2007 – 4pm 10th November
Business Intelligence with Microsoft Office SharePoint 2007 – 4pm 17th November
Performance Point Services with Microsoft Office SharePoint 2007 - 4pm 24th November
Collaboration and Portals in Windows SharePoint 3.0 and Microsoft Office SharePoint 2007 – 4pm 1st December
New Exchange 2010 Partner Network Landing Page
The Microsoft Partner Network launched a new product landing page dedicated to Exchange Server 2010! Click Here
OCS R2 Ignite (Full Course – 5 Day) – Wokingham 9th Nov, London 15th Feb
This course will give you a thorough technical introduction into the technology in Office communications server 2007 R2. You will learn to install, manage & troubleshoot the OCS 2007 R2. The target audience is IT professionals who wish to update their skills on the new features and capabilities in OCS 2007 R2. £850 per delegate. Click Here to Register
Microsoft UC Voice Ignite Readiness Workshop – Wokingham 11th January, 8th March
UC Voice Ignite is a 5-day technical workshop based on the interaction of Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 with PBX systems in terms of UC Voice interoperability. The goal of UC Voice Ignite is to enable telecommunications, and networking plus IT professionals to successfully deploy Microsoft's UC Voice solution in production with gateway and PBX interoperability. £950 Click Here to Register
Labcast: Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Ignite
This course provides an introduction to Microsoft Office Communications Server (OCS) 2007 R2, including how you can use OCS 2007 R2 for real-time interactions between users, and how you can unite OCS 2007 R2 with Microsoft Exchange Server as part of Microsoft Unified Communications. Click Here
Exchange 2010 & UC – Sales & Technical online courses
Sales & Marketing
Enhanced Communication and Collaboration Campaign in-a-box
UC Cost Saving campaign BOM
Exchange 2010 Upgrade Campaign BOM
Exchange 2010 Demo Showcase
E2010 Deployment and Migration
Technical 100-200
Exchange 2010 Ignite Workshop (HOLOs) (Beta)
Mobility in Exchange 2010
Exchange 2010 Outlook Web Access
Exchange 2010 Demos
Transitioning from Exchange Server 2007 to Exchange Server 2010
Exchange Server 2010 (Beta) HA and Storage Scenarios Virtual Lab
Configuring Exchange Server 2010 Unified Messaging Virtual Lab
Exchange Server 2010 (Beta) Setup and Deployment Virtual Lab
E2010 Learning Snack (Beta)
Collection 6899: Exploring Features of Exchange Server 2010
Technical 300-400
Exchange 2010 Voice Mail enabled by UM
Exchange 2010 Archiving and Retention
Exchange 2010 High Availability
Exchange 2010 Information Protection and Control
Exchange 2010 Management Tools
OCS R2 Ignite
Application Platform Optimisation - Courses and New Training
APO
Application Platform University Online
This online course provides introductory training for partners on the Application Platform Optimization (APO) model. Through this online training, users will learn the basic aspects of APO and how it fits within the overall Microsoft Infrastructure Optimization (IO) campaign strategy. Click Here
Live Series - Perception change: Delivering the SQL mid-market opportunity
Using Microsoft SQL to enhance the speed of delivering a BI platform, positioning SQL and winning against Oracle (MySQL), Business Objects and Cognos based BI competitors. Understanding opportunities and where Microsoft can support and provide tools and resources for you to engage with your customers to win business and drive migration.
25th November Click Here to Register
Selling the Benefits of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Edition Use this presentation to help sell the business value of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Enterprise database software. (Guidance to partners is included in the deck.) Webcast is now available. The PowerPoint slides for the above webcast can be downloaded here
SQL Server 2008 – Partner Academy Live Series
These are 1 hour managed webcasts for Partners using Microsoft’s Live Meeting 2007. Listen to Microsoft subject matter experts as they discuss their areas of expertise related to Microsoft’s sales and competitive strategy. Click Here
SQL Server 2008 – Webcasts
Server Consolidation with SQL Server 2008
SQL Server 2008 Data Management Overview
The Next Release of Microsoft SQL Server: Data Warehousing Enhancements
The Next Release of Microsoft SQL Server: Manageability Overview
The value of Business Intelligence with SQL Server 2008
15 Virtual Labs for BTS 2009 now available on MSDN
Visual Studio 2008: Windows Presentation Foundation – London 18th November
This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to build and configure a Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) solution. This course is intended for application developers who know how to build Windows Forms applications, custom user controls in .NET and how to use the common features of the base class library. The course will help prepare delegates who wish to take exam 70-502 “TS: Microsoft .NET 3.5, Windows Presentation Foundation Application Development”. Before attending this course, students should have intermediate experience developing applications by using previous versions of Microsoft Visual Studio level 200. Click Here to Register
Visual Studio 2008: Windows Workflow Foundation – London 16th November
This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to build and configure a Windows Workflow Foundation (WF) solution. This course is intended for application developers who know how to create applications in Visual Studio 2005 or 2008. The course does not require previous experience creating workflow-based solutions. The course will help prepare delegates who wish to take exam 70-504 “TS: Microsoft .NET 3.5, Windows Workflow Foundation Application Development”. Before attending this course, students should have intermediate experience developing applications by using previous versions of Microsoft Visual Studio at level 200. Click Here to Register
Visual Studio 2010 & .NET 4 (2 day course)
This 2-day instructor led training course will show developers how to take advantage of the new features being released in Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4.0. Click Here to Register
Visual Studio 2010 & .NET 4 (1 day course) –
This 1-day instructor led training course will show developers how to take advantage of the new features being released in Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4.0. Click Here to Register
Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 Training Kit - October Preview
The Training Kit includes presentations, hands-on labs, and demos. Use it for training on how utilize the Visual Studio 2010 features and a variety of framework technologies. Click Here
MSdev.com: New Features in Visual Studio 2010
This course demonstrates some of the new features in the Visual Studio IDE including the new start page, the code editor, the XML schema editor, and new tools for web development and deployment. Click Here
Implementing Business Productivity Online Services (BPOS) – Various Dates and Locations FREE
This one-day technical hands-on workshop provides students with the necessary knowledge to plan and implement a Microsoft® Online Services company environment in a classroom environment. NOTE: Please bring own LAPTOP
Microsoft London Nov 16th, Microsoft Reading Dec 17th
The BPOS Sales Opportunity for Partners – Various Dates and Locations FREE
Join the Microsoft BPOS Sales and Partners Team at these monthly sales seminars to gain further insight into the Microsoft Software + Services business and to understand the sales and implementation opportunities for your business. Click Here to register
Microsoft Reading 24th Nov, Microsoft London 16th Dec
Live Series - Microsoft Online Services (BPOS) – What is it and how do partners make money from it?
This 30 minute Live Meeting will cover what is offered within Microsoft’s Business Productivity Online Suite, what is the opportunity in the market place at the moment for Partner selling BPOS? How to ensure that you qualify every opportunity. 19th Nov, 8th Dec, 19th Jan, 16th Feb, 16th March Click Here to Register
Live Series - Microsoft Online Services (BPOS) – Quarterly Sales Update
This 1 hour Live Meeting will provide you with an update to new features and functions within the Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite. This will be a quarterly update and will have time for questions and answers.
25th Nov, 17th March, 26th May Click Here to Register
BPOS – What is it and how do partners make money from it?
The purpose of this session is to provide Microsoft partners with an overview of the Microsoft BPOS proposition and how they can take it to market. Click Here
Business Productivity with Microsoft Online Services
The Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) from Microsoft Online Services includes Exchange Online SharePoint Online Office Live Meeting and Exchange Hosted Filtering enterprise-class software delivered as a subscription service hosted by Microsoft and sold with partners. This session introduces BPOS and its components and demonstrates the ease with which IT professionals can set up the service for their organizations and users. Click Here
Quickstart for Microsoft Online Services - Overview for Partners to resell Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS)
The webcast will provide an overview of the Partner opportunity for the Business Productivity Online Suite how to register as a reseller and the resources for partners to activate their services business. Click Here
Learn how you can provide your customers with cost-effective IT Solutions with Microsoft Online Services
Building on the recent Software-plus-Services announcements from Microsoft and the need for Partners to assist customers in building cost effective solutions given the current economic market join us for a deep dive on the Partner opportunity with Microsoft Online Services and the recently launched Business Productivity Online Suite. Attendees will gain a greater understanding of how the Business Productivity Online Suite fits into Microsoft S+S strategy and the value proposition for Partners. Click Here
Licensing Microsoft Online Services
Learn how to licence the Microsoft Online Services to help your customers incorporate the software-plus-services model into their businesses. And help you generate predictable, recurring revenue; earn advisor fees; expand your base; and serve new segments. Click Here
Webcast: What is Azure?
What exactly is the Azure Services Platform and what does it allow me to do? This session covers the basics including architecture and function, as well as new opportunities the platform provides. Learn too how customers are thinking about cloud computing and how you can join the conversation. Recent updates to the service will also be covered. Click Here
The Azure Quickstart – The Hub!
This community portal provides Microsoft partners with a single destination to start driving their business with Windows Azure. We update this page regularly as new content, whitepapers and presentations become available, provide you with the latest training resources and toolkits to help you get started with your Windows Azure projects, and connect you to the Microsoft partner community and the Microsoft sales, marketing and product management community around Windows Azure. Click Here
Azure Online:
Windows Azure – Value for Partners How does Windows Azure compare to the competition? In this session we explain why the Windows Azure Platform is a very competitive offering in today’s marketplace and offers great value for Partners. Join us for an in-depth look at the value Azure provides and what you can expect from Partnership with Microsoft.
Windows Azure Platform - TCO Tool In this webcast we will answer our partners’ questions around value and TCO, by walking you through the model and giving you a demonstration of how the TCO tool works so you can build your own cost savings case for Windows Azure
ISV Innovation for Developers – This 5 part web series covers various topics for Developers, from fundamentals to specifics. Topics include Fundamentals, Developing Applications, .NET Services, SQL Data Services and Live Framework Services
Partner-Hosted Services
Build Managed Services with the Dynamic Data Center Toolkit for Hosting Providers
Your customers are looking for agile infrastructure delivered from secure, highly available data centers so they can quickly respond to rapid business fluctuations. You can address this need by extending your hosting portfolio with high-value, high-margin services, such as managed hosting, on demand virtualized servers, clustering, and network services. With the Dynamic Data Center Toolkit for Hosting Providers, you can deliver these services, built on Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Hyper-V™ and Microsoft System Center. The toolkit contains guidance to help you establish appropriate service level agreements (SLAs) and create portals that your customers can use to directly provision, manage, and monitor their infrastructure. Click Here
The Hosting Develop Hosting Deployment Accelerator (HDA) DVD - Now available online!
Includes Technical, Sales and Marketing information for hosted service providers across several key Microsoft technologies: Windows Server 2008/IIS7; Hyper-V; SQL Server 2008 and System Centre. Click Here
Key Online Courses:
Sales & Licensing – Courses and New Training
Licensing’s Cool Event – MLSS Lite - Various Dates and Locations
This half day course is great for new starters in the industry of for people that need a little revision on both the most popular Microsoft Products as well as how Microsoft Licensing works. These two modules form part of the Microsoft Licensing Accreditations and at the end of this course you will have the opportunity to sit the assessments to gain this accreditation. Click here to Register
Advanced Licensing’s Cool Event – Selling to Small and Medium Businesses - Various Dates and Locations
This half day course is aimed at people who have already completed the MLSS Lite. This half day event will cover Volume Licensing for Small and Medium Businesses and eliminate all of the myths around complexity of Microsoft Licensing. These two modules form part of the Microsoft Licensing Accreditations and at the end of this course you will have the opportunity to sit the assessments to gain this accreditation. Click here to Register
Advanced Licensing’s Cool Event – Selling to Large Organisations - Various Dates and Locations
This half day course is aimed at people who have already completed the MLSS Lite. This half day event will cover Volume Licensing for Large Organisations and eliminate all of the myths around complexity of Microsoft Licensing. These two modules form part of the Microsoft Licensing Accreditations and at the end of this course you will have the opportunity to sit the assessments to gain this accreditation. Click here to Register
Intensive Licensing’s Cool Event – Selling to Small and Medium Businesses - Various Dates and Locations
This full day course is aimed at people who would like to complete their MLSS Lite with the Microsoft Product Fundamentals and Microsoft Licensing Fundamentals modules as well as two of the modules that make up the MLSS that cover Volume Licensing to Small and Medium Businesses. All of these modules form part of the Microsoft Licensing Accreditations and at the end of this course you will have the opportunity to sit the MLSS Lite assessments to gain this accreditation. Click here to Register
Selling School
Selling School training courses are designed for sales and licensing staff to give relevant knowledge and appropriate sales strategies around the Microsoft capabilities. Microsoft Virtualisation and Management | Microsoft SharePoint