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Upcoming conferences with plenty of SharePoint oriented content

neeleshm — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:05:00 GMT

Upcoming conferences with plenty of SharePoint oriented content

Hosted by MindSharp (one of the premier SharePoint training partners), sponsored by Microsoft Press (which recently published the Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Best Practices book), and keynoted by Tom Rizzo (who needs no further introduction), the SharePoint Best Practices Conference in Washington D.C. on September 15-17, 2008 is the key conference for those of you, who want to learn the best ways to design, deploy, organize, and administer SharePoint-based business solutions. Presenters include Microsoft SharePoint MVPs and SharePoint experts from Microsoft and Microsoft partners. Register by August 1st and get a free copy of the MOSS 2007 Best Practices book!

Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) Webcast

neeleshm — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:49:00 GMT

Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS)

Presented by Jeff Gindin

Two Live Deliveries at:

LIC06PAL: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time (US & Canada) (GMT – 7:00)

PLC Registration Link

Live Meeting Link

LIC06PAL2: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (US & Canada) (GMT – 7:00)

PLC Registration Link

Live Meeting Link

Level: 200

Partner Type: Distributor, Enterprise Software Advisor, Independent Software Vendor, Large Account Reseller, Microsoft Dynamics Partner, Microsoft Employee, Regional Solution Partner, Systems Integrator, Value Added Reseller, Value Added Provider

Partner Role: Exec/Owner, Implementer, Marketing, Sales, Support

This webcast will be offered live at two separate times to accommodate various time zones and busy schedules. The presenters will cover the same topics at each session; please attend the one that best fits your schedule.
This intermediate Level 200 training reviews the sales channels established for the Microsoft Business Productivity Suite offerings. The major focus of this session will be to review the new Microsoft Online Subscription Program (MOSP) business policy rules governing the purchase, provisioning, and maintenance of the Online Services offerings being sold through this channel. Additional channels for Enterprise Agreement customers and SPLA partners will also be covered.
Attendees are recommended to have taken the Level 100 “Introduction to the Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite Licensing and Pricing” session or have equivalent knowledge of the latest Online Services offerings.
IMPORTANT: This training only applies to the United States launch. This is NOT applicable to the future experience for international partners and customers using this program.

Sharepoint Ramp-up for Developers

neeleshm — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:55:00 GMT

http://download.microsoft.com/download/9/a/c/9ac6147b-273d-449e-a709-9eb35bf7ab56/SharePoint_Training_Flyer_ITPro_and_Developer_2008-05-30.pdf

Sharepoint Developer Resource....of course in Silverlight

neeleshm — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:43:00 GMT

http://www.microsoft.com/click/SharePointDeveloper/

Microsoft Office System Online Media Update: July 2008

neeleshm — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:55:00 GMT

Microsoft Office System Online Media Update: July 2008

Learn about the Microsoft Office System and productivity software such as Visio, OneNote, and Project by taking part in Microsoft Office System webcasts and podcasts. These online and interactive events are an effective way for business professionals to learn how Microsoft products and technologies can enable them to do their jobs more efficiently.

Register for an on-demand webcast and choose how you would like to view the archive (for most webcasts that took place live April 12, 2005, or later). Register to view an on-demand webcast and download a .wmv of the webcast immediately. By registering, you will also receive a confirmation email the following day with a link to the PPT download.

Additional Resources

Online Media Series:

Microsoft Office System Webcasts

Improve Your Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word 2007

Find out how you can simplify the work that you need to accomplish by using Microsoft Office Word 2007. Watch these on-demand webcasts and learn from experts how to take advantage of the features of Office Word 2007 to complete your projects more easily, efficiently, and quickly. Join us for insider tips on fast and easy ways to be more productive with Word 2007.

Webcast Series Available Now:

§ Microsoft Office OneNote

§ Microsoft Office System

§ Microsoft Office Visio

§ Microsoft Project

§ Unified Communications

Live webcasts for business professionals

Microsoft Office System Podcasts

§ Microsoft Office System

All podcasts

Microsoft Office System Webcasts

There are no Microsoft Office System Webcasts scheduled at this time. View these top on-demand webcasts at your convenience—just enter your name and choose to stream or download these recordings today:

Microsoft Office System Webcast: Creating Custom Dashboard-Type Views for Powerful Communication (Level 200)

https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/mseventsbmo/view?id=1032379461&role=attend&pw=DE4C115D

Microsoft Office System Webcast: How to Create a 15-Minute Presentation (with Graphics!) in One Hour (Level 300)

https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/mseventsbmo/view?id=1032378660&role=attend&pw=8FF9A1CD

Microsoft Office System Webcast: Introducing Windows Vista for 2007 Microsoft Office System Users (Level 100)

https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/mseventsbmo/view?id=1032372198&role=attend&pw=56A2EE1C

Microsoft Office System Webcast: Advanced Tips and Tricks for Word 2007 Documents (Level 300)

https://www106.livemeeting.com/cc/mseventsbmo/view?id=1032368003&role=attend&pw=A7A5F657

Additional Resources

§ All upcoming webcasts

§ All on-demand webcasts

§ All upcoming security webcasts

§ All on-demand security webcasts

§ All virtual labs

§ All podcasts

Partner Webcast: HP Intel End to End Microsoft Business Intelligence Reference Configurations

neeleshm — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:27:00 GMT

BI50PAL: HP Intel End to End Microsoft Business Intelligence Reference Configurations

Presented by Raheel Retiwalla and Jeff Spiller

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

8:00 – 9:00 AM Pacific Time (GMT-07:00)

Level 300

Partner Type: Independent Software Vendor, Microsoft Employee, Systems Integrator

Partner Role: Architect, Developer, Implementer

PLC Registration Link

Live Meeting Link

The Microsoft Business Intelligence solution provides a robust BI platform in SQL Server, end user tools with Excel 2007, ProClarity and Performance Management application in PerformancePoint. Customers need help in building a scalable and predictable hardware infrastructure that can support the many requirements of a comprehensive Business Intelligence solution. HP and Intel provide multi server Reference Configurations addressing various data sizes ranging from 500 GB to 10 TB both on the x64 and Itanium platforms. These Reference Configurations address the deployment of all the above mentioned Microsoft Business Intelligence Products in a multi server environment. In addition, HP provides a brand new HP BI Sizer that allows customers to build the most optimum hardware configuration for Microsoft Business Intelligence.

In this session we will introduce you to the various HP and Intel Reference Configurations, discuss the methodology that HP used for sizing the Reference Configurations and finally demo the use of the new HP BI Sizer. This will enable you to provide additional insight to your customers as they demand comprehensive guidance from you regarding the approach they should take in the deployment of their Business Intelligence infrastructure.

Partners:

Check out our PLC Catalog for the latest information on scheduled and recorded PAL sessions!

Support:

If you have questions about these or future Partner Academy Live sessions, please contact MSPAL@Microsoft.com

Additional Information:

You have been selected by your Microsoft contact to attend an internal Microsoft training event geared towards the Microsoft Technical Sales Force.

What Is Partner Academy Live?

These are 1 hour managed Webcasts for Partners and Microsoft employees using Microsoft’s Live Meeting 2007. Connect with Microsoft and other partners; listen to Microsoft subject matter experts as they discuss their areas of expertise related to Microsoft’s sales and competitive strategy. Learn more about Microsoft’s products (including insight into products on the launch horizon); positioning of business value to customers; sharing wins from the field and how the account team won; world class selling skills and best practice; and leveraging Microsoft resources to maximize your productivity. Partner Academy Live caters to all depths of knowledge.

Before the Webcast:

To attend our upcoming Webcast you will need:

1. A computer with access to the Internet to view the visual portion of the event.

2. A functioning sound card and speakers or headphones for your PC.

3. Windows Media Player 9 (WMP 9).

4. A compatible computer configuration. Verify Microsoft Live Meeting 2007 System Requirements

5. Use the Microsoft Live Meeting 2007 Windows Console Compatibility Test to join a meeting to see if your computer is compatible with Live Meeting 2007.

During the Webcast:

Clink the Live Meeting link in the confirmation letter you’ll receive after registering.

Listen to the audio portion of the event

After you log in to the Live Meeting console, you will hear the event's streaming audio. If you do not have Windows Media Player (WMP) 9 or later installed, you will be prompted to install it.

If you have WMP 9 or later installed but still do not hear the audio, confirm that your PC speakers are turned on and that the volume is turned up. If you continue to experience difficulties, once you are logged into the session, please turn your seat color to red via the drop down menu in the Seating Chart. Expect a 1:1 chat for assistance.

Web-based console

In some situations, you may not be able to use the Live Meeting console software. You will then be provided with a link to attend the event by using the Web-based console. You will be provided with this link if:

· You cancel the installation of the Live Meeting console software.

· You are unable to install the Live Meeting console software.

· You are using a Macintosh computer.

Note: Although using the Web-based console is similar to using the Windows-based Live Meeting console software, the functionality and layout of the Web Based console are different.

To contact Live Meeting Event Support:

+1.800.893.8779 (Within the US & Canada)

+1.971.544.3222 (International)

SharePoint Deployment Planning Services Available to Qualified Customers Worldwide on May 19th!

neeleshm — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:05:00 GMT

SharePoint Deployment Planning Services Available to Qualified Customers Worldwide on May 19th!

On May 19th,we will announce the release of SharePoint Deployment Planning Services (SDPS), a new partner and MCS delivered offering designed to help Software Assurance customers successfully plan and deploy SharePoint. SDPS includes a broad range of planning tools and services that help optimize the effectiveness of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server’s core capabilities (Portals & Collaboration, ECM and Search) and help lower the cost of deployment. Reception of this program has been VERY well received by both partners, customers and the field during our 4 month pilot that took place from January – April this year.

SDPS is a packaged service offering that is a benefit for customers with qualifying Software Assurance. Customers now have the flexibility to choose Desktop Deployment Planning and/or SharePoint Deployment planning services as part of their SA investment.
The number of Packaged Service days is determined by a combination of the number of qualifying Office licenses and the number of Core CAL suite and Enterprise CAL suite licenses.
Currently we have over 300 certified consultants that are available to deliver an SDPS engagement.
Over 18,000 Customers can leverage this service starting May 19th.

What does an SDPS engagement entitle customers to receive?

A 1, 3, 5, 10 and 15 day deployment planning engagement will be offered depending on the customer’s SA benefit level.
The types of services delivered will depend on the length of the engagement

1. A Strategy Briefing defines the vision for achieving technical and business goals and is part of all engagements,

2. An Architectural Design Session introduces SharePoint technologies, solutions and concepts is added in a 3 Day Engagement,

3. A Deployment Planning Session covers a specific SharePoint capability in depth is added in a 5 Day Engagement, and

4. A Proof of Concept demonstrates the solution in the customer’s environment is added in a 10 and 15 day engagement.

Where do Customers find information on their SA benefit?

To determine the software assurance the customer has purchased, they must identify who, within the organization, “owns” the contract with Microsoft. This could be a legal resource, a contracting specialist, or an IT executive and is known as the Notices Contact and the Agreement Administrator. This person would receive their entitlement details at http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/sa/default.mspx.

What is the value of SDPS to Customers and Partners?

Customers

§ SDPS enables customers to obtain a roadmap to understand how to effectively deploy SharePoint within their Organization and helps remove the customer-perceived risk and cost of planning for a SharePoint deployment.

§ SDPS offers an engagement that is customized for each customer, addressing their specific business or technical challenges.

§ SDPS enables customers to get more value out of their existing Software Assurance investment, and is available to them at no additional cost.

Partners

§ Partners receive the SDPS tools, training, and support to help customers deploy SharePoint and increase their revenue in the process.

§ SDPS helps minimize the up-front partner investment and pre-sales planning and helps customers get a SharePoint deployment plan in place, opening the door for increased partner service revenue opportunity.

§ Microsoft pays qualified partners to deliver SDPS services.

Where can I find more information?

The external site for partners to register is www.microsoftsdps.com, which will point them to the new partner community center where partners can leverage SDPS selling and engagement materials at www.partnersdps.com.

Customers can understand the opportunity and benefit of SDPS as part of the Software Assurance investment at http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/sa.

2007 Office System Customer Discussion Guide

neeleshm — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:58:00 GMT

2007 Office System Customer Discussion Guide

The Office 2007 discussion guide to assist partner in driving deployment with customers was released last month. This guide was developed in response to feedback from partners requesting guidance and resources to best answer the common customer question “Why should I deploy Office 2007 now, rather than later?” This guide has been posted to www.microsoftddps.com and is available for partners now!

Available in three formats, the actual detailed discussion guide, quick reference guide and a power point presentation, this comprehensive guide provides information on key blockers, customer evidence, and resources that can help you address concerns and blockers with customers today.