Super Laptop Deal--Vista premium--$398!!!!

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SMB Nation Seattle this October

Not to miss!

June 20, 2008

ATTENTION! Mid-Atlantic Partners

 

 After four and half years as the IT Pro Evangelist for NY/NJ I have moved into a new role here at Microsoft.

In my new capacity I will be serving Microsoft's Mid-Atlantic Area as the Business Development Manager for the Local Engagement Team. That means a couple things. For Microsoft, the Mid-Atlantic is PA, Southern NJ, DE, MD, DC, VA and WV so the focus of this blog will shift to what's happening in that geography. Also, my focus has shifted to Small Business Technology, so expect more on solutions to the needs of Small Business.

Additionally, because Microsoft depends on our Local Partners to implemennt and support local business I'll be working with Partners to support their events. If you are a Gold Certified, SBSC Partner in Microsoft's Mid-Atlantic Area engaged with Microsoft events, please reach out to me.

 And for our partners here's teh upcoming Mid-Atlantic TS2 schedule. See you there!

Date	IW Practice Builder Event	TS2 Event	City	State
	9:30a - 11:30a	1p - 5p
6/17/2008	IW Practice Builder Event	TS2 Event	Wilmington	DE
6/19/2008	No IW Event	TS2 Event	Dunmore (Scranton)	PA
6/19/2008	IW Practice Builder Event	TS2 Event	Pensacola	FL
6/24/2008	IW Practice Builder Event	TS2 Event	King of Prussia	PA
6/26/2008	IW Practice Builder Event	TS2 Event	Rockville	MD

TS2 Event in Dunmore, PA

Event ID: 1032377064

 

Register Online Thursday, June 19, 2008 1:00 PM - Thursday, June 19, 2008 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Welcome Time: 12:00 PM Holiday Inn Scranton East (Dunmore) 200 Tigue St Dunmore Pennsylvania 18512-2652 United States   0.6 miles 0.6 miles © 2007 Microsoft Corporation © 2007 NAVTEQ © AND © 2007 Microsoft Corporation © 2007 NAVTEQ © AND Road Aerial Hybrid Language(s): English. Product(s): Hyper-V, Longhorn, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Virtual PC, Microsoft Virtual Server, Other, Security, Small Business Manager, Small Business Online Services, Windows PowerShell, Windows Server, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista. Audience(s): Partner. Event Overview     With the release of a new wave of Microsoft technologies — including Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008, and Visual Studio 2008 — you have a unique opportunity to review and revitalize your customers’ infrastructures. Join us for this TS2 Event as we discuss the customer advantages of implementing Windows Server 2008. Our TS2 team of Microsoft experts will explore:   • The security aspects of Network Access Protection, Read Only Domain Controllers, and the new core server. •The virtualization enhancements of Hyper-V, Terminal Services, and Softgrid. •The new management improvements through the Power Shell and Server Manager.   We’ll also address the competitive differentiators and high level features of SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008, and show why Microsoft’s family of SQL and development tools provide the best custom solution foundation for your customers. Plus, you’ll get previews of Windows Small Business Server 2008 and Windows Essential Business Server 2008, an overview of the partner opportunities with the new Microsoft Software plus Services (S+S), and updates on the latest partner program changes and incentives.   To learn more about this TS2 Event and the TS2 team, visit www.microsoftts2.com. Registration Options Event ID: 1032377064 Register by Phone 1-877-673-8368       Register Online

Vista Defends Against Rootkits

Worldwide Telescope Beta Now Available

WOW! Hats off to the folks at Microsoft Research! This is cool http://www.worldwidetelescope.org/ the universe at your fingertips. It's like the Astrometrics display on Voyager..without 7 of 9.

TECHbash this Saturday! SWAG LIST!

Architect Conference May 22-23 NYC

ITARC brings dozens of speakers from New York and around the world together to ensure that architects in the region get the training and education they need. We have tracks for enterprise architects, infrastructure architects, software architects and senior developers.

The IASA is an non-profit international association of IT architects, which is why we have worked so hard to provide such a low cost, high caliber event. Want to become a speaker someday? How about influence the agenda at a major conference to cater to your exact needs? Getting involved with the New York ITARC is how you can do both as this conference will be held yearly. So attend this year and speak the next!

The conference only holds 250 so get registered today.

ITARC 2008 Agenda - Check out the latest speaker additions

Featured Keynotes:

• Interesting Real World Architectures and the Handbook of Software Architecture, Grady Booch, Chief Scientist, IBM Corporation
• Service Oriented Architecture, David Chappell,Vice President and Chief Technologist, Oracle
• Technology Strategy in the Real World, Paul Preiss, President, IASA

Noteable Speakers:

• The Spring Framework, An Architectural Perspective, Mark Pollack, Principal Software Consultant, SpringSource
• IT Architecture Business Value, Cliff Berg, Consultant and Author
• Enterprise Architecture as a Strategic Weapon, Alexander Pelaez, Director of Enterprise Architecture, Group Health Incorporated
• Multiplatform Virtualization Architectures, Tony Iams, VP and Senior Analyst, Ideas International
• The Value of an Architect, Douglas Houseman, Architect, Cap Gemini
• Click here to take a look at the full agenda.

Registration

IASA member

$450

Non-member

$600

A group discount of 20% is available for groups of 6 or more. Contact 512-615-7900 to take advantage of the group discounts.

Click here for the event website.

Click here to register online

Click here to register by check.

TECHbash Scedule Released

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Schedule Released for TECHbash 2008

 

The TECHbash 2008 session schedule has been released. Registration begins at 7:30am. During the registration period, a continental breakfast will be served in the dining room. The keynote presentation by Joe Stagner will begin at 8:30am with breakout sessions to follow. Lunch will take place at noon in the dining room and we may have some activities going on during that time. The final breakout sessions will take place after lunch with a presenter Q&A following that. To wrap up the event, we will be holding a raffle. Some raffle prizes will require that you are present to win. More details about the raffle prizes, our "Pick-A-Prize Auction", and our SWAGbags will be announced next week.

For a full session schedule, please visit http://techbash.com/sessions/.

Thursday, May 01, 2008

TechBash 2008!

TECHbash 2008 "Don't Miss It!"

Since its inception in 2005, TECHbash has evolved into the premier technology conference in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Join an estimated 300 Developers, IT Professionals, CIO’s and Industry Experts from Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and host-state, Pennsylvania. This one day event brings together a broad spectrum of Technology Professionals to network, knowledge share and discuss existing technology solutions to business challenges, as well as preview prerelease products on the bleeding edge. This year, we expanded to three tracks offering more presentations and providing you with more content choices representing a greater breadth of Industry insight. We will open the event with a keynote presentation from the unstoppable juggernaut, Joe Stagner, Program Manager for Microsoft’s Web Tools and Platform Division.Attendees will have the opportunity to: Enhance technical knowledge with comprehensive and relevant educational content Build experience on current and soon-to-be released technologies and products Engage with sponsors, presenters, and other technology professionals Learn how to get involved with .NET Valley, Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Technology User Group Leave with software and other swag For more information and to register for the event, visit the TECHbash website at techbash.com

Exclusive Invitation for Microsoft Partners

Well known Microsoft partners Erick Simpson and Matt Makowicz present:

How to sell Windows Server 2008 and Client Solutions to Small Business Customers.

 

A quick reminder for Wednesday's live Managed Services Webinar at 8:00am PST, where our special guests will be Michael Murphy from Microsoft's Local Engagement Team and our good friend Matt Makowicz from Ambition Consulting.

 

As a special bonus - all attendees will receive a FREE AUDIOBOOK DOWNLOAD OF OUR BEST-SELLING BOOK: The Guide to a Successful Managed Services Practice - a $59.99 value!

 

Thank you for registering! Here are your login and dial-in credentials:

 

When: Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 8:00 AM (PDT)

Scheduled to Occur: Once

Duration: 1:00

 

You have been invited you to attend an online meeting using

Microsoft Office Live Meeting.

 

https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/ienterprise/join?id=ZMGN28&role=attend&pw=7%27GNq%5Bd%7Eq 

 

Meeting time: Apr 23rd, 2008 8:00 AM (PDT) 

 

Add to my Outlook Calendar:

https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/ienterprise/meetingICS?id=ZMGN28&role=attend&pw=7%27GNq%5Bd%7Eq&i=i.ics 

 

AUDIO INFORMATION

-Telephone conferencing

 Use the information below to connect:

 

        Toll:                 +1 (616) 883-8055

        Participant code:     375-122-847

 

FIRST-TIME USERS

To save time before the meeting, check your system to make sure it is

ready to use Microsoft Office Live Meeting.

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=90703

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

Unable to join the meeting? Follow these steps:

  1. Copy this address and paste it into your web browser:

     https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/ienterprise/join

  2. Copy and paste the required information:

       Meeting ID: ZMGN28
        Entry Code: 7'GNq[d~q

 

        Location: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/ienterprise

 

If you still cannot enter the meeting, contact support:

 

http://r.office.microsoft.com/r/rlidLiveMeeting?p1=12&p2=en_US&p3=LMInfo&p4=support

 

NOTICE

Microsoft Office Live Meeting can be used to record meetings.

By participating in this meeting, you agree that your communications

may be monitored or recorded at any time during the meeting.

LKO Second Life Launch Invite

You are one of the unsung heroes of technology. The work you do every day helps your company to be more competitive, and now Microsoft launches three powerful new products to make it even easier for you to be a hero every day.

Three ways to be a hero.
One event to launch them.

See the applications in action. Attend break-out sessions and meet with product experts. Have Q&A sessions with the speakers and your peers.

April 26^th, 2008 in Second Life

Details can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/5p82j5

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Windows Server 2008, SQL 2008 and Visual Studio 2008 Launch in Second Life

Was Launch in your town full before you had a chance to register? Did you drive four hours to attend a Launch only to be turned away because the place was packed? Was there no Launch close enough for you to travel too? Then please join us Saturday April 26^th in Second Life, www.secondlife.com, for the LKO Launch in Second Life. The first Microsoft Launch event in the Virtual World!

 

From Zain Naboulsi’s Blog http://blogs.msdn.com/zainnab/archive/2008/04/13/heroes-happen-here-launch-in-second-life-april-26th-2008.aspx. 

  

Heroes Happen Here Launch in Second Life -- April 26th, 2008

Once again we are poised to make history for Microsoft by holding the first ever full-fledged Launch event in Second Life.  With less than two weeks to go I wanted to post again about the event and provide more details on what is going on the day of the event.

 

Things You Will Need to Attend the Launch

In order to attend this event you will first need to do the following things:

1. Join Second Life, if you haven't already, at http://www.SecondLife.com.  It is FREE to join so come on in and hang with us.
2. Download and install LiveMeeting for the demos we will be showing during the event:  http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/help/HA101733831033.aspx
3. After you have joined Second Life and played around a little, then click on this link to go to the Microsoft User Group Island at this location:

 

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Microsoft%20Island/190/73/22

 

 

Agenda (Times are Pacific Time Zone)

9:00 - 9:30	Meet Your Peers / Social Time	Meet Your Peers / Social Time	Meet Your Peers / Social Time
9:30 - 10:00	Keynote in Main Auditorium	Keynote in Main Auditorium	Keynote in Main Auditorium
10:15 - 10:30	Break	Break	Break
10:30 - 11:30	What’s new in Windows Server 2008	Mission Critical Applications on SQL Server 2008	Breakthrough Challenges with Visual Studio 2008
11:30 – 12:45	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
12:45 – 1:45