What is the purpose of this alert? Microsoft is scheduled to release a security bulletin (out-of-band) to address a vulnerability in all currently supported versions of Windows. The software update will be available for download from the Microsoft...

  Some new documents have just been published about SBS including licensing overviews and comparison. These will be placed on the partner portal and links advertised in the next SBSC newsletter, but in the meantime I thought the comparison text below...

Hi All, Its nearly that time of year again –  and as a thank you to the SBSC community for your investment in Microsoft over the last year we’ve developed this festive game which you can not only play (warning its very addictive), but also rebrand...

For those of you who are using a Windows Mobile device, Microsoft's Jason Langridge (aka Mr Mobile!) has written a post on his blog listing the Top 10 applications he uses on his Windows Mobile phone... I haven’t posted a new version of this for...

Last week we embarked on our SBSC User group tour to deliver partner readiness for the launch of Windows Essential Server Solutions. One of the topics that has come up in the Windows Small Business Server 2008 product session relates to Windows SharePoint...

Microsoft now has hard copies of the following collateral / brochures available for SBSC partners to order: 1. Make IT work for you: A 20-minute guide for growing businesses: generic, easy to read guide for small business owner managers with SBS being...

Our Partner Area Leads (PALs) provide an invaluable support for UK Small Business Specialists, by running local activities to benefit the Community at large, and representing your feedback at a worldwide level. It is with regret that I have to announce...

Are you a partner based in the South Wales region? If so, why not come along to the new Microsoft Partner User Group this Tuesday, 11th November. Tim and Grace Long of Tigra Networks are re-igniting the South Wales partner user group and have invited...

In mid-September, I’m going to run a Live Meeting where I’d like to consult a number of our partners regarding our cloud computing marketing strategies. While this Live Meeting will not be a technical/infrastructure/process discussion of Microsoft Online...

    Hi All, In June this year we will be launching the new Small Business Competency.  The new competency is designed to help Partners that sell to small business  take advantage of the growing opportunity in both Online Services and...

Announced at Worldwide Partner Conference, Microsoft Cloud Essentials Pack will help you start, grow and accelerate your cloud computing business practice. Find out more here: http://www.microsoftcloudpartner.com/

As you are aware, Microsoft are currently touring around the SBSC user groups to deliver some partner readiness in preparation for the launch of Windows Small Business Server 2008 and Windows Essential Business Server 2008.  I'm pleased to announce...

Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard and Premium - English version, was released to manufacturing (RTM) on Thursday, August 21. The process of finalizing international versions, creating media, building packaging, delivering the product to distribution...

Eric Ligman has written a great FAQ post for partners on Solutions Pathway - SBS and EBS upgrades .  I've cut and paste his post here as I think it well worth you reading - especially the point that SBSC partner can receive and additional 10% discount...

Free exam vouchers are being made available to help you pass the latest Microsoft technology exams and Small Business Specialist certification exams. Take advantage of this offer now as it expires June 30, 2009. Be one of the first 1,000 partners to submit...

One of our SBSC partners, Paul Dadge of PC Paramedics Solutions , has negotiated with QA-IQ to secure 3 dates/3 locations for SBS 2008 training - specifically Course 6445A: Implementing and Administering Windows Small Business Server 2008 . Thanks to...

Recently a couple of SBSC partners have contacted Microsoft to alert us to issues they have around obtaining media kits with open licensing. Some of the issues have arisen from lack of clarity around the process - some have arisen through fear of delay...

Microsoft has added a few more scenarios to the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Repair Guide . This guide contains troubleshooting and repair information for problems you might encounter in your Windows SBS 2008 network. The following topics are included...

Jamie Burgess has recently joined Microsoft has a Partner Technical Specialist with a core focus on Small Business Server, Essential Business Server, Windows Server/Windows Desktop and Deployment. He's also just started up a blog, Hit The Ground Running...

  On behalf of the SBS team, I am extremely pleased to announce that Windows Small Business Server 2008 software has been finalized! Today both SBS Standard and Premium are being released to manufacturing, which means we begin the process of finalizing...

Many SBSC partners have been asking us for Hands on Lab technical training for the Windows Essential Server Solution products - Small Business Server 2008 and Essential Business Server 2008. Well, they are now ready and open for registration. I'm pleased...

Earlier this week the Windows Essential Server Solutions team in Redmond released the official Small Business Server 2008 virtualization scenarios - one of the key pieces in the lead-up to the November 12th worldwide launch.The team ran a special session...

This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the skills to identify key technical issues that can prevent an organisation moving to Microsoft Online Services. This course focuses on how to migrate from an existing customer email and directory...

It is with great pleasure that I can announce the two *new* SBSC Partner Area Leads (PALs) for the UK - Andy Trish of NCI Technologies and Steve Wright of BMS Digital Solutions Ltd. The usual PAL term is 12 months and with this in mind, Andy and Steve...

If you’re interested in earning the Desktop competency to showcase your organisation’s Windows and Office deployment skills - the MPN UK team are offering free certification and training for two of your Microsoft Certified Professionals in February. Learning...