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Earlier this week we sent you a customized version of The Learning Curve training newsletter. Below are all of the training opportunities that went out, in case you’re interested in exploring some new products and competencies.
TOP ATTENDED PARTNER TRAININGS: FEBRUARY
Introduction to Selling Microsoft Online Services for Partners Microsoft Office 365 Partner Overview Server Modernization with Windows Server 2008 R2 Core Architecture of Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Driving Enterprise Agreement (EA) Revenue for Windows and Microsoft Office for Large Account Resellers (LARs)
CLOUD SPOTLIGHT
Azure A to Z Training Incentive Learn how Windows Azure gives you the flexibility and interoperability you need to deliver robust, yet cost-effective solutions to expand your practice and your revenue. For each course you take from the eligible curriculum, you will be entered to win one of seven Dell Inspiron duo convertible tablets and Audio station sets.
February Cloud Training Picks
Selling Windows Intune for VARs Microsoft Office 365 Ignite Technical Learning Plan Windows Azure Platform for Web VAPs
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IN-PERSON TRAINING EVENTS
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Windows Small Business Server 2011 Launch Roadshow Powered by TS2 Join us at a location near you for an insider’s view of the new Windows Small Business Server 2011.
Hands-on with SQL Server 2008 R2 Fast Track Data Warehouse 3.0 Reference Architectures Redmond, Irvine, Waltham, Chicago, New York This 2-day course is designed for SIs, ISVs, consultants, and architects who want to learn about Microsoft’s Data Warehousing solutions, which are part of Microsoft’s overall vision to bring Business Intelligence to the masses.
Hands-on with SQL Server 2008 R2 Parallel Data Warehouse Appliance Redmond, Irvine, Waltham, Chicago, New York This 3-day course is designed for SIs, ISVs, consultants, and architects to learn about the Parallel Data Warehouse architecture, and how to implement a data warehousing solution using PDW.
PARTNER PROMOTIONS & INCENTIVES
Everything You Want to Know About Windows 7 and Desktop Virtualization Watch our new Partnercast series to rediscover the new, improved, and downright cool features that make Windows 7 a great solution for you and your customers. For each Partnercast you complete, we’ll enter you to win an Xbox 360 with Kinect.
Supercharge Your Sales Skills Stand out from your competition with a Microsoft Sales Specialist Accreditation. Be one of the first 50 partners to successfully complete at least one of each of our six featured Sales Specialist Accreditations to receive a $50 American Express Gift Card.
Build a Practice Around Exchange Server 2010 Customers are demanding greater mobility, with anywhere access to communications. Get tools and resources to meet that demand more easily with Practice Accelerator.
Register Now: 3/10 Partner Security Bulletin Webcast Join us to learn about the technical updates released in the March security bulletin, as well as deployment recommendations and security intelligence around potential and real-world threats.
COMPETENCY TRAINING & UPDATES Given your organization's aptitude in the following competencies, you may be interested in the following free, online, on-demand courses:
Mobility Competency
Windows Phone 7 in 7: Getting Started with Windows Phone 7 Windows Phone 7 in 7: Windows Phone 7 Controls Windows Phone 7 in 7: Developing for the Windows Phone 7 Web Browser Windows Phone 7 in 7: Building a Location-Aware Application Windows Phone 7 in 7: Using Media in Windows Phone 7 Apps
Featured Exam: Prepare for Exam 70-583: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Azure Applications
Portals and Collaboration Competency
Upgrading to SharePoint 2010 IT Pro Management in SharePoint 2010 FAST: Getting Started with FAST ESP Communities in SharePoint 2010 Developer Roadmap and Tools for SharePoint 2010
Featured Exam: Prepare for Exam 70-573: Microsoft SharePoint Application Development
SharePoint Next-Generation Opportunities for Partners: Tap into New Revenue Streams with SharePoint for Internet Business SharePoint 2010 Workload Overview Business Insights in Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Sites: A Single Infrastructure for All Your Business Websites Overview of the New Enrollment Application Platform (EAP)
Featured Assessment: Web Development Licensing Assessment
Labcast: Virtualization Basic Concepts & Configuration Understanding How Microsoft Virtualization Compares to VMware TechNet Webcast: High Availability with Hyper-V (Level 300) Virtualization Solution Portfolio for Hosting Providers Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit 5.0: Windows Server Consolidation Part 3
Featured Exam: Prepare for Exam 70-648: Upgrading Your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist
Understanding How Microsoft Virtualization Compares to VMware Saving Costs and Driving Innovation with the Optimized Data Center Demo: What's New in R2, Part 1 Demo: What’s New in R2, Part 2 Why Windows Server 2008 R2 Should Be Your and Your Customer’s Platform of Choice
Featured Exam: Microsoft Sales Specialist Accreditation: Server Platform
Unified Communications Competency
MSDN Virtual Lab: Unified Communications: Integrating Microsoft Lync 2010 Functionality into Your Applications MSDN Virtual Lab: Launching Contextual Conversations from the Lync Controls MSDN Virtual Lab: Introduction to the Microsoft Lync 2010 Managed API MSDN Virtual Lab: Getting Started with the UCMA 3.0 Workflow SDK MSDN Virtual Lab: Advanced UCMA 3.0 Development
Featured Exam: Prepare for Exam 70-663: Pro: Designing and Deploying Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange 2010
Microsoft Lync Server 2010 Comparison to Cisco Understanding Competitive Scenarios and Winning with Microsoft Lync Microsoft Lync Server 2010 Pricing and Licensing Overview Partner Solutions Built on Lync Win Deals and Increase Revenue Potential by Capitalizing on the Unified Communications Platform
Featured Exam: Microsoft Sales Specialist Accreditation: Unified Communications
Web Development Competency
Windows Azure Platform Competition Why Windows Azure: The Windows Azure Development Experience Windows Azure Platform Security Essentials: Secure Development MSDN Webcast: Introduction to Windows Azure AppFabric Windows Azure Platform——Tribal Knowledge
Featured Exam: Prepare for Exam 70-516: TS: Accessing Data with the Microsoft .NET Framework 4
Selling the Windows Azure Platform: PDC Features Identify and Qualify Windows Azure Platform Quick Win Opportunities Understanding the Windows Azure Platform Pricing and Licensing Models Delivering Windows Azure Platform Cloud Assessment Services Windows Azure Platform Competition
Featured Accreditation: MPN Sales Assessment: Search
Data Platform Competency
Building Your ISV ETL Application—SQL 2008 R2 SQL Server 2008 R2 Fast Track Data Warehouse: Sequential Data & Load Operation SQL Server 2008 R2 Fast Track Data Warehouse: SQL Server Best Practices Labcast: SQL Server 2008 R2 Update for Implementers Labcast: SQL Server 2008 R2 Update for Developers
Featured Exam: Prepare for Exam 70-433: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Database Development
SQL Server 2008 R2: Introduction to Fast Track SQL Server 2008 R2 Fast Track Sales & Evaluation Selling Microsoft Application Platform Solutions—Data Warehousing (DW) What’s New in SQL Server 2008 R2 Parallel Data Warehouse? Selling Against Competition—Understanding the Oracle Business Model’s Strengths and Weaknesses
Featured Exam: Microsoft Sales Specialist Accreditation: Data Platform
Desktop Competency
Labcast: Client Management Boot Camp—Deploying and Managing Client Solutions Using Microsoft System Center Products Partnercast: Introduction to Microsoft Office Web Applications in Office 2010 Deployment of Office Web Apps Deployment Considerations for Office 2010 Managing Enterprise Desktops Using the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack
Featured Exam: Prepare for Exam 70-681: TS: Windows 7 and Office 2010, Deploying
Winning Against the Competition with Office 2010 How to Demo Office 2010 to Your Customers Selling Windows Optimized Desktop for Enterprise Best Practices for Desktop Optimization Engagements with MDOP Your Customers Are on Vista SP1—What Are Their Options?
Featured Accreditation: Microsoft Sales Specialist Accreditation: Systems Management Moving Mailboxes to Exchange 2010 Top Five Reasons to Upgrade to Exchange Server 2010 and Why You Should Care TechNet Webcast: If I Virtualize It, How Do I Manage It? System Center Solutions: Physical & Virtual Infrastructure Management Opportunities How to Deliver a POC
Featured Exam: Prepare for Exam 70-403: TS: System Center Virtualization Manager 2008, Configuring SPLA Operations Essentials Windows Server 2008 R2: Power Management/Green IT Beyond the Compete: Selling Microsoft Technologies to VMware Customers Virtualization Solution Portfolio for Hosting Providers Business Insights Webcast: Lowering the Cost of Your Email System with Exchange Server 2010 SP1
Why Windows Azure: The Windows Azure Development Experience Windows Azure Platform Security Essentials: Secure Development MSDN Webcast: Introduction to Windows Azure AppFabric Windows Azure Platform——Tribal Knowledge
Server Platform Competency