Microsoft TechNet Ireland Blog : Small Business

Event: WebsiteSpark Launch, 20th October – let’s celebrate!

endaf — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:17:00 GMT

It’s the anniversary of Microsoft’s BizSpark program and Microsoft Ireland are also launching a new initiative, WebsiteSpark, aimed primarily at web based businesses.

In the last year, over 300 companies in Ireland and Northern Ireland have benefited from business and development support from the BizSpark program. Come help us celebrate the success and growth of these organizations! You’ll also learn about the latest addition to the Spark family: WebsiteSpark.

WebsiteSpark is Microsoft’s new program to help small web design and development shops by providing them with three things essential to their success at no upfront cost:

1. Visibility through a marketplace and well as connections through marketing and business networking programs

2. Support of all kinds, from tech support and training to a network of other development shops, hosting partners, developers and designers, and

3. Tools to build products for your customers: Windows Server and IIS, SQL Server, Visual Studio, Expression and more.

More information on WebsiteSpark can be found here: http://www.microsoft.com/web/websitespark/

See you at the Guinness Storehouse on October 20th for drinks, networking and a toast to sparking the economy.

What:
This events is completely free and open to anyone who wants to attend. Come along and meet new people, and make new contacts and have some fun too. The BizSpark and WebsiteSpark programs are run by Microsoft to help Startup companies with support, technology and networks.

When & Where:
From 7:00PM at The Guinness Storehouse • Dublin. See full address here and directions here.

Dress code, for people who care about such things, is whatever you like.

RSVP:
This event is absolutely free – and given the short notice of this post, you are welcome to turn up this evening without registering. Thanks, and we’ll see you there!

SBS 2008 BusinessSpeak and GeekSpeak with Harry Brelsford & Philip Elder LIVE SBS 2008 Server-side Setup

ieitpro — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:15:00 GMT

Your chance to see the SBS 2008 server-side setup process, learn more about the pre-requisite step of configuring your router\firewall.

6pm December 7^th, location tbc. Please register to receive updates. You must be logged in to register for this event.

There is a 5euro charge for this event; all money raised is to be given to charity, decided by attendees. To register click the lick, become a member of the site and register for the event here: http://www.partneroutreach.com/Events/tabid/54/ctl/Details/Mid/373/ItemID/4/Default.aspx?selecteddate=12/7/2008

Small Business Server User Group: Remote Monitoring tools

ieitpro — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:09:00 GMT

Presenting - Hound Dog, N-Able, and Microsoft System Center Essentials. Places are limited for this event, so please register early. To register click the link and login: http://www.sbsireland.com/Events/tabid/55/ModuleID/514/ItemID/37/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx?selecteddate=12/11/2008

11th December (Dublin 5.30pm-8.30pm):

Small Business Server 2008 now Available - Evaluate Now

ieitpro — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:48:00 GMT

SBS 2008 is an affordable, integrated solution - 'all-in-one' suite of business technologies tailored to small businesses' specific needs.

Learn more at www.microsoft.ie/sbs or the TechNet SBS blog.

Clcik here to download the free SBS 2008 trial

IT Professional Training at reduced rates - places still available!

ieitpro — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:11:00 GMT

03/11/2008, Dublin (BT): Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services
3 days, €400. Register Your Interest Here

10/11/2008, Dublin (Global Knowledge ): Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V Virtualization in Depth
3 days, €400. Register Your Interest Here

13/11/2008, Dublin (Global Knowledge ): Introduction to Installing and Managing Microsoft® Exchange Server 2007
2 days, €267. Register Your Interest Here

17/11/2008, Dublin (New Horizons): Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Applications
2 days, €267. Register Your Interest Here

17/11/2008, Cork (PFH): SQL Server 2008 Implementation and Maintenance
5 days, €1,000. Register Your Interest Here

19/11/2008, Belfast (New Horizons): Implementing and Administering Windows® Small Business Server 2008
3 days, €400. Register Your Interest Here

19/11/2008, Dublin (New Horizons): Customization and Configuration in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0
2 days, €267. Register Your Interest Here

21/11/2008, Dublin (New Horizons): Installation and Deployment in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0
1 day, €133. Register Your Interest Here

24/11/2008, Belfast (BT): Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V Virtualization in Depth
3 days, €400. Register Your Interest Here

24/11/2008, Cork (PFH): Implementing and Administering Windows® Small Business Server 2008
3 days, €600. Register Your Interest Here

01/12/2008, Belfast (BT): Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services
3 days, €400. Register Your Interest Here

02/12/2008, Cork (PFH): Advanced SharePoint Development
4 days, €799. Register Your Interest Here

08/12/2008, Galway (New Horizons): Updating Your Skills from Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server or Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 to Microsoft Exchange Server 2007.
3 days, €400. Register Your Interest Here

08/12/2008, Dublin (New Horizons): Visual Studio 2008: Windows Presentation Foundation
3 days, €400. Register Your Interest Here

15/12/2008, Dublin (Global Knowledge): Managing System Center Operations Manager 2007
3 days, €400. Register Your Interest Here

15/12/2008 Dublin (New Horizons): Developing Web Applications Using Microsoft Visual Studio 2008
4 days, €533. Register Your Interest Here

Launching Small Business Server & the New Essential Business Server - 12th November 2008

ieitpro — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:01:00 GMT

Calling all SBS Partners!

On November 12^th Microsoft is launching the next version of Small Business Server & the New Essential Business Server. These are known together as Windows Essential Server Solutions. To celebrate this Microsoft Ireland are hosting an Irish launch event on the 12^th November from 09:00 to 14:00 at Microsoft, Sandyford Ind. Estate, Dublin 18.

SBS 2008 has built on the strengths of the previous version and added improved management, back up and remote access capabilities. Essential Business Server is the new integrated multi server solution designed for mid market organisation with up to 300 users. EBS is designed for the mid market offering them a comprehensive IT Solution with reduced complexity at an affordable price.

This partner event we will bring you through the new features of these products from both a technical and a sales perspective and will prepare to take full advantage of the market opportunity. Full agenda outlined below. Places are limited and we expect to fill them fast. Registrations will be completed on a first come, first serve policy.

NOTE: TO REGISTER YOU MUST BE ASSOCIATED TO YOUR COMPANIES PARTNER MEMBERSHIP ACCOUNT. If you are not currently associated click here and follow the simple steps.

Click Here To Register Do not hesitate to contact our registration line on 01 279 7788 if you need assistance.