Upcoming Partner Academy Live Meetings
SQL38PAL: SQL Server 2008 Manageability TDM Deck
Presented by Buck Woody
Monday, April 28, 2008
8:00 – 9:00 AM Pacific Time (GMT-07:00)
Level 200
Partner Type: Managed, RSI, SI, VAP
Partner Role: Architect, Implementer
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In today’s data-driven world, data and the systems that manage that data must always be secure and available. SQL Server 2008 enables IT to be more productive by providing a more secure, scalable, and manageable enterprise data platform with reduced application downtime. This session will focus on the new manageability features that enhance the productivity and efficiency of DBAs. A few of the new features that will be covered include policy-based administration, fine-grained resource allocation by workload, auditing, and robust performance data collection. These and other manageability features will be presented in the context of trends impacting the manageability of data environments.
PSG08XAL: Citizen Service Platform - Public Sector Hot Topic Series
Presented by Gordon McKenzie, James Brown and Tony Pellerin
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
8:00 – 9:00 AM Pacific Time (GMT-07:00)
Level 100
Partner Type: Authorized Education Reseller, CPLS, Direct Market Reseller, Distributor, Enterprise Software Advisor, Independent Software Advisor, Large Account Reseller, Managed (Field Managed Service Partner), Microsoft Dynamics Partner, Microsoft Employee, Original Equipment Manufacturer, Retail, Regional Solution Partner, Systems Builder, Systems Integrator, Value Added Reseller, Value Added Provider
Partner Role: Architect, Developer, Exec/Owner, Implementer, Marketing, Sales, Support
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Introduction to the Citizen Service Platform
In January this year at the Government Leaders Forum in Berlin, Microsoft announced the Citizen Service Platform or CSP, which is a solutions platform built around our core technologies aimed at helping local government agencies deliver better citizen services. The development of the CSP was done in conjunction with existing customers and partners whom have repurposed their solutions to be available as part of CSP. This session will outline the CSP, in terms of business strategy, platform architecture and also position the great partner opportunity that it creates for our local government ecosystem partners.
BI37PAL: Implementing PerformancePoint Server 2007 Monitoring Server in a Multi-Server Environment using Kerberos Authentication and Delegation
Presented by Josh Zimmerman
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
8:00 – 9:00 AM Pacific Time (GMT-07:00)
Level 200
Partner Type: CPLS, Enterprise Software Advisor, Regional Solution Partner, System Builder, Systems Integrator, Value Added Provider
Partner Role: Architect, Developer, Implementer, Support
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Attend this webcast to learn about implementing PerformancePoint Server 2007 Monitoring and Analytics in a multi-server environment using Kerberos authentication and delegation.The session will include a live walkthrough of all the steps necessary to implement Kerberos authentication and delegation for PerformancePoint 2007 Monitoring Server. The session is targeted at developers implementing the PerformancePoint 2007 Monitoring Server in a multi-server environment who require single sign on to access Analysis Services and other data sources.
3 Objectives:
· Learn how to implement PerformancePoint 2007 Monitoring Server using Kerberos authentication and delegation.
· Learn how to identify and diagnose configuration problems typically encountered when implementing Kerberos authentication and delegation.
· Learn how PerformancePoint 2007 Monitoring Server connects and authenticates with data sources.
PSX07XAL: How to Compete against Linux in Public Sector with HPC - Public Sector Hot Topic Series
Presented by Shawn Hansen
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
8:00-9:00 AM Pacific Time (GMT-07:00)
Level 100
Partner Type: Authorized Education Reseller, CPLS, Direct Market Reseller, Distributor, Enterprise Software Advisor, Independent Software Advisor, Large Account Reseller, Managed (Field Managed Service Partner), Microsoft Dynamics Partner, Microsoft Employee, Original Equipment Manufacturer, Retail, Regional Solution Partner, Systems Builder, Systems Integrator, Value Added Reseller, Value Added Provider
Partner Role: Architect, Developer, Exec/Owner, Implementer, Marketing, Sales, Support
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The Public Sector is the heartland of high-performance computing (HPC). Government, research, and higher education makes up more than 40% of the #1 Linux workload. Microsoft has launched a strategic initiative focused on this market segment. Learn more about how this affects you: in this Academy Live session, you will learn about the HPC workload, how to identify and profile HPC in your customers, the new WW sales contest, and how to win against Linux and capture these opportunities. Join Shawn Hansen, Director of HPC Marketing to learn about the trends that define the market, the Windows HPC roadmap, and how to successfully compete against Linux.
PSX11XAL: Government and Health Licensing
Presented by Claudia Cozzolino
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
8:00-9:00 AM Pacific Time (GMT-07:00)
Level 100
Partner Type: Authorized Education Reseller, CPLS, Direct Market Reseller, Distributor, Enterprise Software Advisor, Independent Software Advisor, Large Account Reseller, Managed (Field Managed Service Partner), Microsoft Dynamics Partner, Microsoft Employee, Original Equipment Manufacturer, Retail, Regional Solution Partner, Systems Builder, Systems Integrator, Value Added Reseller, Value Added Provider
Partner Role: Architect, Developer, Exec/Owner, Implementer, Marketing, Sales, Support
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Microsoft Volume Licensing offers customized programs designed to meet the needs of each organization. Microsoft provides simple, flexible, and affordable licensing solutions that are tailored to your organization's size and purchasing preference so you can quickly manage your licenses with ease.
With Volume Licensing special pricing, you can:
• Control spending
• Transform with the latest Microsoft technology.
• Reduce total operating costs.
• Reduce the administrative processes.
• Provide a consistent user experience with standardized technology throughout the organization.
For eligible Government organizations with less than 250 PCs, Microsoft offers versions of the Open License program. The Open License for Government programs are similar to the Open program, but with special pricing for eligible government customers. Open Value for Government program is also available in most of the regions. Eligible government organizations with more than 250 PCs may participate in the Select License program. The Enterprise Agreement program is also offered to eligible government organizations as well as the Enterprise Agreement Subscription. For Health organizations, the available programs and pricing levels depends on its eligibility – commercial, academic, or government as defined in the eligibility documents which are available on the www.microsoft.com/licensing website.
The proposal of this presentation is to explain the special offers for the customers and understand how to better address their requests.
PSX11XAL2: Government and Health Licensing
Presented by Claudia Cozzolino
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
7:00- 8:00 PM Pacific Time (GMT-07:00)
Level 100
Partner Type: Authorized Education Reseller, CPLS, Direct Market Reseller, Distributor, Enterprise Software Advisor, Independent Software Advisor, Large Account Reseller, Managed (Field Managed Service Partner), Microsoft Dynamics Partner, Microsoft Employee, Original Equipment Manufacturer, Retail, Regional Solution Partner, Systems Builder, Systems Integrator, Value Added Reseller, Value Added Provider
Partner Role: Architect, Developer, Exec/Owner, Implementer, Marketing, Sales, Support
PLC Registration Link
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Microsoft Volume Licensing offers customized programs designed to meet the needs of each organization. Microsoft provides simple, flexible, and affordable licensing solutions that are tailored to your organization's size and purchasing preference so you can quickly manage your licenses with ease.
With Volume Licensing special pricing, you can:
• Control spending
• Transform with the latest Microsoft technology.
• Reduce total operating costs.
• Reduce the administrative processes.
• Provide a consistent user experience with standardized technology throughout the organization.
For eligible Government organizations with less than 250 PCs, Microsoft offers versions of the Open License program. The Open License for Government programs are similar to the Open program, but with special pricing for eligible government customers. Open Value for Government program is also available in most of the regions. Eligible government organizations with more than 250 PCs may participate in the Select License program. The Enterprise Agreement program is also offered to eligible government organizations as well as the Enterprise Agreement Subscription. For Health organizations, the available programs and pricing levels depends on its eligibility – commercial, academic, or government as defined in the eligibility documents which are available on the www.microsoft.com/licensing website.
The proposal of this presentation is to explain the special offers for the customers and understand how to better address their requests.
SQL39PAL: SQL Server Data Services
Presented by Niraj Nagrani and Tudor Toma
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
11:00AM - 12:00 PM Pacific Time (GMT-07:00)
Level 200
Partner Type: Managed (Field Managed Service Partner), Regional Solution Partner, Systems Integrator, Value Added Provider
Partner Role: Architect, Implementer
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