the next Christchurch Microsoft Infrastructure User group event is on next week, the topic this time is ’IPv6 the Basics’ When: Tuesday, September 6 · 5:30pm - 7:00pm Where:St. Andrew's College 347 Papanui Road (or Carpark off Normans Road) Christchurch...

A reminder that this coming Sunday August 28 2011, (After Tech Ed NZ 2011) the Microsoft User Group communities team is running Code Camp 2011 at the University of Auckland Business School, Auckland. For us IT Pro’s there is even an Infrastructure track...

As announced on the Microsoft Press blog we are very excited to announce that we are able to offer Microsoft Office 365: Connect and Collaborate Virtually Anywhere, Anytime (ISBN 9780735656949), by Katherine Murray, as a free eBook download See below...

  This year for our TechEd NZ conference we have moved to a cloud hosted model for our Hands On Labs for attendees, this means the labs are more reliable and there are a greater number of labs available covering a wide range of Microsoft Infrastructure...

from the System Centre blog : The SCOM 2012 beta is now available for download Here’s what’s new Rich application performance monitoring and diagnostics for .NET applications plus JEE application health monitoring Support for monitoring heterogeneous...

From the Microsoft Virtual Academy Blog , today the Office 365 for the IT Pro – Exchange Online course has been released and available for free The track covers Exchange Online from an IT Pros perspective. The first modules cover an overview of the product...

  The latest version of the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit (MAP) v6.0 is now available for download The MAP Toolkit is an agentless inventory, assessment, and reporting tool that can securely assess IT environments for various platform...

  As announced on the Windows Intune blog this morning You can go to Windows Intune Springboard site for information on signing up for your beta subscription. Once you have completed the sign-up process and activated your account, you can go to https...

  Early this morning Microsoft released the latest developer preview build of Internet Explorer 10: Platform Preview 2. Download Now http://ie.microsoft.com/testdrive/Info/Downloads/Default.html For more information & features in IE 10 PP2 visit...

  Here is the official Office Team Blog announcement with more details: Official Office Team Blog Announcement And for SharePoint: Service Pack 1 Changes to SharePoint 2010   SharePoint 2010 and Office 2010 Service Packs 1 are now available...

Cloud computing is the biggest change to hit IT professionals in recent years. Everyone is talking about the Cloud and this makes figuring out what you need to be successful in your role hard. Wouldn't it be great if there was a simple, effective way...

Last week I joined Paul Spain (Gorilla Technology) and Bradley Borrows (Microsoft NZ’s Server and Tools Product Manager) to record the NZ Tech Podcast . This was the fifth episode and my first time as a guest on the show. If you enjoy keeping up with...

You’re invited to the next meeting of the Auckland Cloud User Group Microsoft Auckland Level 5, 22 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland Presentation/demo starts at 530PM Tuesday 26th April Please register so we know how much beer & pizza to order Overview...

You’re invited to the next meeting of the Wellington Cloud User Group Microsoft Wellington Level 12, 157 Lambton Quay, Wellington Presentation/demo starts at 530PM Tuesday 3rd May Please register so we know how much beer & pizza to order Overview...

as announced on the Born to Learn blog : Pass any virtualisation exam and receive a complimentary TechNet Subscription*! *NOTE: First 1,000 people only. Registration is required. Requirements: Register for this offer – http://www.prometric.com/microsoft...

  For those kiwis that can’t get to the Microsoft Management Summit next week in Las Vegas; we have the next best thing for you.  If you’re seasoned in Windows IT management and looking to expand the way your environments leverage virtualisation...

Microsoft UNPLUGGED brings you a series of technical updates which provide in-depth coverage of Microsoft software and technologies. Catered for Developers and IT Professionals, Microsoft UNPLUGGED are held throughout New Zealand. Join us in March 2011...

Last week we released for download Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 helps keep your PCs and servers on the latest support level. It also provides on-going improvements to the Windows...

From the MS NZ press release : New Zealand - 23 February 2011 Microsoft New Zealand extends its heartfelt thoughts to the Kiwis affected by the earthquake that devastated Christchurch on 22 February. Microsoft New Zealand is making the following support...

As just announced on their Facebook page, the next Christchurch Microsoft Infrastructure User Group is being held on Thursday, February 24 · 5:30pm - 7:30pm at CII, Powerhouse, 200 Armagh St, Christchurch Ricky and Steve from Datasouth will provide and...

From the Windows Home Server blog … We are pleased to announce the availability of the Release Candidate for Microsoft Windows Home Server 2011 (formerly Windows Home Server Code Name “Vail”). Affordable and easy-to-use, Microsoft Windows Home Server...

from the SBS Blog We are pleased to announce the availability of the Release Candidate for Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials . Ideal as a first server for small businesses with up to 25 users, Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials...

  The Small Business Server 2011 website has been updated this week, and SBS 2011 Standard trial software is now available for download to evaluate the solution, any SBS 2011 RTM key will work to activate the evaluation trial. Check out http://www...

  A new version of the Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit—version 5.5— is now available for free download. · Download MAP 5.5 Simplify planning for migration to the latest Microsoft products and technologies with the Microsoft Assessment...

Heads up that the beta exam for SBS 2011 Standard is now available for registration NZers can register with Prometric: http://www.register.prometric.com/ClientInformation.asp using the following promotional code when registering for the exam: SBSS More...