Get Help with Your Pilot from Microsoft - IT Pro Momentum!

shawnt — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:08:25 GMT

Need some help to test/pilot the latest Microsoft infrastructure technologies list here?

Windows Server 2008
SQL Server 2008
IIS7
Forefront Edge (ISA)
Forefront Client & Server
Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 or Windows Server Virtualization
Windows Vista
MOSS 2007
System Center
Windows PowerShell
Network Access Protection

What is the Momentum Program?

Momentum is a Microsoft program focused on supporting “early adopters” – IT professionals who bet on the newest technologies to drive business value for their companies and advance their career.

Is IT Pro Momentum right for you?

Interested in learning more about the newest Microsoft technologies?
Need help to evaluate different Microsoft products and features?
Willing to test and pilot in production Microsoft beta products?
Would like to have access to exclusive forums and Microsoft product support?
Want to share your early adoption experience with the IT Pro community world-wide?

Through the Momentum Portal, participants will have access a number of benefits including:

In-Depth Technical Content
Managed Forums
TechNet+ Direct Subscription
Help from me
PSS Support Requests

What's in it for you?

Exposure and Career Opportunities
By sharing early adoption successes, IT Pro's receive community recognition and increase their opportunities for networking and career growth.
Your Voice is Heard
Through Momentum, IT Pros establish a direct, two-way communication channel with Microsoft which allows you to provide feedback and influence the future of our products and services.
Reduce Risk of Failure
Momentum benefits such as free TechNet subscription and PSS support requests reduce the risk and complexity of deploying new technologies.
Competitive Advantage – Be the First to Use & Know

Program participants have access to the latest information and cutting-edge technologies developed by Microsoft.

Does this sound interesting to you? Then click here to get in touch with me.

Now’s the time for you to get involved!

Learn about Hyper-V, SCVMM, and MDOP at a FREE Microsoft Roadshow Event

shawnt — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:43:02 GMT

Find out how Microsoft Windows Server 2008® with Hyper-V™, Microsoft System Center--including Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) 2008—and Microsoft Desktop and Application Virtualization can help you virtualize from the data center to the desktop.

Get a head start on your Microsoft® virtualization expertise—take home some FREE Evaluation software*, and get the ubiquitous free T-shirt.

Go register at a city near you at the getVIRTUALnow site or just click on your city of choice below.

CONTENT

Session I: Sever Virtualization and Management

An inside look at Hyper-V and System Center Virtual Machine Manager from an architectural and a real world view. Complete with live demonstrations of real life scenarios, and even a look at SCVMM managing VMWare ESX.

Session II: How Microsoft IT builds Dynamic Data Centers

A look at the current and future Microsoft Data Center. See how Microsoft IT, one of the world’s largest IT organizations, uses Windows Server 2008 and Hyper-V to provide dynamic, scalable, and real-time adjustment to business needs.

Session III: Understanding Virtualization at the Desktop Level

The future of the Enterprise Desktop is very exciting, and Microsoft Virtualization technologies like Softgrid, Med-V, MDOP, VECD and Terminal Services are in the middle of it all. This session will provide an understanding of the direction of the industry, and highlight the capabilities of the technologies available, as well as look at what the future will bring.

DATES & CITIES

October 10, 2008 - Anaheim , CA - Hyatt Regency Orange County
October 13, 2008 - Santa Clara , CA - Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
October 15, 2008 - San Francisco , CA - San Francisco Marriott
October 21, 2008 - Minneapolis , MN - Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
October 24, 2008 - Dallas , TX - Dallas Sheraton
October 27, 2008 - Chicago , IL - InterContinental Chicago
October 31, 2008 - Boston , MA - Boston Sheraton
November 3, 2008 - New York , NY - Sheraton Hotel & Towers
November 10, 2008 - Washington , DC - Omni Shoreham Hotel
November 13, 2008 - Philadelphia , PA - Sheraton Center City
November 17, 2008 - Atlanta , GA - Marriott Atlanta Marquis

*Free Microsoft evaluation software for all event attendees! You’ll take home an evaluation kit with versions of the latest virtualization products. The Microsoft Virtualization Evaluation Kit is available only for attendees of 2008 Microsoft Virtualization Launch event.Registered attendees must be an IT Professional or IT Decision Maker and 18 years old by September 8, 2008 to attend this event. Limit one kit per person. All kits must be claimed at the event. This offer is non-transferable and expires on December 31, 2008 while supplies last. Offer is not redeemable for cash. Taxes, if any, are the sole responsibility of the recipient.

Revelations of a Confused Mind : System Center

Get Help with Your Pilot from Microsoft - IT Pro Momentum!

Learn about Hyper-V, SCVMM, and MDOP at a FREE Microsoft Roadshow Event

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DATES & CITIES