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My blog has moved! Make sure you update your RSS Reader!

John Westworth — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:17:07 GMT

After 4 years and nearly a 1,000 posts I’ve decided to move my blog - You can now find me at http://westworth.co.uk/blog/ and the RSS Feed is at http://westworth.co.uk/?feed=rss2 Hopefully see you there .. .. .....(read more)

Free Microsoft Office Communications Server E-Books to download

John Westworth — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:10:17 GMT

Programming for Unified Communications with Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Step-by-step programming scenarios show you how to deliver high-quality VoIP, presence, click-to-communicate, and contextual collaboration across the enterprise...(read more)

Extracting and Loading SharePoint Data in SQL Server Integration Services

John Westworth — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:59:30 GMT

AKA Integrating SharePoint Lists and SQL Databases without needing the Business Data Catalogue. Thanks to one of my customers for pointing this out to me - Integration Services package developers often ask about the best way to get data out of or into...(read more)

SharePoint GearUp is now the SharePoint RampUp

John Westworth — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:11:09 GMT

http://sharepoint.microsoft.com/rampup/Pages/default.aspx...(read more)

Business Productivity Online Suite – Useful Partner Links

John Westworth — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:35:21 GMT

Learn about BPOS www.discoveronlineservices.com Free Trial www.microsoft.com/uk/online BPOS Partner Network www.microsoftpartnernetwork.com...(read more)

Windows 7 Training and Documentation

John Westworth — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:58:13 GMT

Documentation Windows 7 Training Guidance - Client http://www.microsoft.com/learning/windows-7/default.mspx - Learning portal List of books, eLearning, etc… Windows 7 Technical Library - all the online document to date http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd349342(WS.10).aspx...(read more)

Office Communications Server 2007 R2: Virtual Labs

John Westworth — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:01:05 GMT

New labs are available! All of these labs provide the option to save your work- allowing users to start/stop a lab and avoid time-outs. · Deploying and Configuring Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Enterprise Edition · Installing and Configuring...(read more)

TechNet UK Virtual Conference

John Westworth — Thu, 28 May 2009 19:11:24 GMT

TechNet is pleased to announce the launch of its very first virtual conference, helping you to cut costs, increase efficiency and reduce environmental impact, whilst still getting all the latest information you need on Microsoft technologies and technology...(read more)

OneNote – Share the love

John Westworth — Fri, 22 May 2009 18:03:52 GMT

One Note - Share the love...(read more)

Windows SharePoint Services Developer Center Updated

John Westworth — Fri, 22 May 2009 17:55:48 GMT

The Windows SharePoint Services Developer Center on MSDN has been completely redesigned and updated. Go take a look and then let us know what you think...(read more)

Office 2010 Technical Preview Registration now open

John Westworth — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:13:10 GMT

Office 2010 Technical Preview Registration...(read more)

Microsoft Services Give Partners a Development Advantage

John Westworth — Wed, 13 May 2009 23:11:57 GMT

I recently bumped into a colleague of mine who reminded me of the Microsoft Partner Advantage (MSPA) development offer provided by Microsoft Services. Essentially, it offers an extensive range of services designed to help Microsoft Partner ISVs more effectively...(read more)

LiveSeries Partner Live Meeting Programme

John Westworth — Mon, 11 May 2009 23:23:37 GMT

LiveSeries Partner Live Meeting Programme ( www.microsoft.com/uk/partner/liveseries ): · Tuesday 12 May - BPOS – what is it and how do partners make money from it? · Wednesday 13th May 2009, 2pm - 3pm - Securing OCS Solutions · Wednesday 13 May 2009 3pm...(read more)

Microsoft Virtualization Solution Accelerators

John Westworth — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:05:47 GMT

Just in case you hadn’t seen these .. .. .. In order to help our customers and partners we have provided the following free automated tools and proven guidance contained within these Virtualization Solution Accelerators to help you assess your...(read more)

ServerQuest II Now online

John Westworth — Sat, 02 May 2009 21:34:46 GMT

Try a day in the life of a geek....(read more)