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October 2008 - Posts

See the Virtualisation Opportunity with Microsoft

Posted Friday, October 31, 2008 9:40 AM by UK SBSC
Virtualisation is set to revolutionise your customers' IT. By delivering dynamic resources that hold unlimited capacity and are available to users anywhere at anytime, you can dramatically improve clients' IT infrastructures. Crucially, this also offers Read More...
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Software + Services: A Platform for the Next Technology Revolution

Posted Friday, October 31, 2008 8:44 AM by UK SBSC
Steve Clayton has just alerted his blog readers to an executive email from Steve Ballmer which lays our Microsoft's Software plus Services announcements and ambitions.  It is titled A Platform for the Next Technology Revolution .  Steve says, Read More...
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The Guardian talks SBS 2008

Posted Thursday, October 30, 2008 3:46 PM by UK SBSC
There is a great piece of coverage on installing and using Windows Small Business Server 2008 in The Guardian today. The online version is available here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/enterprisesupplement/microsoft-sbs but if you have a copy of the paper Read More...
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Further details on the Leeds Partner User Group

Posted Thursday, October 30, 2008 12:36 PM by UK SBSC
I've just caught up with Lee Evans of ResultIT Ltd, who is setting up an new Microsoft Partner User Group for the Yorkshire region (Leeds). He's now in a position to confirm all the details and wants to offer one last opportunity for partners to get involved Read More...
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SBS 2003 R2 With Software Assurance Offer has been Extended

Posted Thursday, October 30, 2008 9:28 AM by UK SBSC
Have you taken advantage of the Windows SBS 2003 R2 with Software Assurance promotion ? For those who are not aware, the SBS 2003 R2 with Software Assurance offer has been extended to December 31, 2008. What are the Customer Benefits? If a customer buys Read More...
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Small Business Server 2008 - New Partner Readiness Course (1st - 3rd December)

Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2008 9:36 PM by UK SBSC
Due to popular demand the Partner Readiness team have just released another London based Windows Small Business Server 2008 Technical course before the Christmas period. They have again been able to offer a promotional rate, so if you are interested please Read More...
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Tell us what you think of Microsoft TechNet resources for IT professionals

Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2008 3:33 PM by UK SBSC
Do you use any of Microsoft Technet's resources? The TechNet UK team is keen to understand which elements of the TechNet programme you are aware of and which ones you use. They would therefore really appreciate if you could complete this short survey Read More...
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Training available to Microsoft Partners...

Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2008 3:26 PM by UK SBSC
I've have been advised that the following courses are now available for registration, though there are limited spaces available. I appreciate some of these courses may not be relevant to some of you but if you would like to register for one of the following Read More...
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New Sales and Marketing Resource Library

Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2008 8:16 AM by UK SBSC
Microsoft have just launched the Sales and Marketing Resource Library , available through the Microsoft Partner Portal . This is an easy-to-use tool that allows you to locate downloadable product and marketing campaign materials. Developed in response Read More...
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Windows Azure Services Platform

Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2008 3:41 PM by UK SBSC
Yesterday on October 27th October at the Microsoft Professional Developers Conference , Microsoft officially announced 'Windows Azure Services Platform' the next phase in the Microsoft vision for Software + Services and Cloud Computing.  Read the Read More...
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October 24, 2008 (Out-of-Band) Microsoft Security Response Center Security Bulletin Release

Posted Friday, October 24, 2008 6:23 PM by UK SBSC
What is the purpose of this alert? Microsoft is scheduled to release a security bulletin (out-of-band) to address a vulnerability in all currently supported versions of Windows. The software update will be available for download from the Microsoft Update Read More...
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Heavily Subsidised Technical Training available on SBS 08 & EBS 08

Posted Friday, October 24, 2008 2:15 PM by UK SBSC
Many SBSC partners have been asking us for Hands on Lab technical training for the Windows Essential Server Solution products - Small Business Server 2008 and Essential Business Server 2008. Well, they are now ready and open for registration. I'm pleased Read More...
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Harry Brelsford invites you to register for his event in December!

Posted Friday, October 24, 2008 9:08 AM by UK SBSC
This week I had a call from Harry Brelsford as he wanted me to tell you about an event he is holding in the UK in December.  I think most SBSC partners know who Harry is, but for those who don't, he's the founder of SMB Nation .  SMB Nation Read More...
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WESS SBSC Tour is coming to Liverpool!

Posted Thursday, October 23, 2008 11:50 AM by UK SBSC
As you are aware, Microsoft are currently touring around the SBSC user groups to deliver some partner readiness in preparation for the launch of Windows Small Business Server 2008 and Windows Essential Business Server 2008.  I'm pleased to announce Read More...
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Migrating to Windows Small Business Server 2008 from Windows Small Business Server 2003

Posted Wednesday, October 22, 2008 4:02 PM by UK SBSC
One of the key questions coming up from small business partners are we continue with our SBSC User Group tour for the WESS launch is around Migrating SBS 2008 from SBS 2003. I therefore wanted to point you to Jamie Burgess' blog post which gives some Read More...
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Mobile Data Tariff comparisons

Posted Wednesday, October 22, 2008 1:49 PM by UK SBSC
Microsoft's Jason Langridge has recently posted an article on this blog about mobile data tariff comparisons. Jason often get lots of questions on the huge variety of mobile data tariffs and how they compare.  As I expect many of you SBSC partners Read More...
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Book Recommendation from a fellow SBSC partner...

Posted Tuesday, October 21, 2008 9:30 AM by UK SBSC
One of our SBSC partners, Leslie Cupitt of Business Solutions Ltd , has emailed me with a book recommendation that he thinks every customer should own. It's about Windows Vista but I'll let Leslie tell you about it himself... I have come across a great Read More...
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SBSC Toolkit - What's Coming?

Posted Monday, October 20, 2008 4:28 PM by UK SBSC
Our Corporate team have recently updated me on what's coming in the November update of the SBSC Toolkit. It's theme is around Windows Essential Server Solutions (WESS). As part of the kit you will get: Windows Small Business Server 2008 STANDARD - Exchange Read More...
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The Fantastic 40 - Free Application Templates for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

Posted Monday, October 20, 2008 2:32 PM by UK SBSC
Last week we embarked on our SBSC User group tour to deliver partner readiness for the launch of Windows Essential Server Solutions. One of the topics that has come up in the Windows Small Business Server 2008 product session relates to Windows SharePoint Read More...
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What is the partner roadmap for Windows Vista® and Windows® 7?

Posted Friday, October 17, 2008 9:17 PM by UK SBSC
Join Microsoft executives Rich Reynolds, General Manager of Windows Marketing, and Allison Watson, Corporate Vice President of the Worldwide Partner Group, as they discuss: Windows 7, the newest Windows operating system from Microsoft. Windows Vista and Read More...
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Want Publicity?

Posted Friday, October 17, 2008 9:07 PM by UK SBSC
Want to be known? Want some publicity?... Let's create some buzz about your company and the SBSC partner channel using PR! I've spoken to many SBSC partners about how we (Microsoft and the SBSC partner channel) can work collectively to build awareness Read More...
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An SBSC Partner User Group is coming to Leeds

Posted Wednesday, October 15, 2008 7:06 PM by UK SBSC
One of our SBSC partners, Lee Evans of Result IT Ltd , has contacted us as he is keen to get a user group up and running in Leeds for partners based in and around the surrounding areas. He's already had some great interest from partners and we know there Read More...
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Microsoft Virtualisation Unplugged Tour

Posted Tuesday, October 14, 2008 3:28 PM by UK SBSC
Virtualisation has gained much attention across organisations looking to address these challenges, improving the efficiency of their IT operations and enhancing their responsiveness to changing conditions. Originally focused on consolidating resources Read More...
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Windows 7 Naming Announcement

Posted Tuesday, October 14, 2008 3:26 PM by UK SBSC
It's official - the next version of the Windows operating system is going to be called Windows 7. As many of you are probably aware, since Microsoft began development of the next version of the Windows client operating system, we have been referring to Read More...
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Small Business Server (SBS) 2008 - price decrease

Posted Friday, October 10, 2008 5:17 PM by UK SBSC
Saw this post on Eric Ligman's Official SBS Blog and wanted to bring it to your attention as it makes an interesting read: Get SBS 2008 for less than SBS 2003? Yes, you can. There has been some discussion about the new SBS 2008 Server that is now available Read More...
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Introducing Jamie Burgess and his new blog

Posted Friday, October 10, 2008 5:10 PM by UK SBSC
Jamie Burgess has recently joined Microsoft has a Partner Technical Specialist with a core focus on Small Business Server, Essential Business Server, Windows Server/Windows Desktop and Deployment. He's also just started up a blog, Hit The Ground Running Read More...
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Important changes to Microsoft Action Pack subscription

Posted Friday, October 10, 2008 2:11 PM by UK SBSC
For those partners who are not aware, there have been some important changes made to Microsoft Action Pack subscription . All first time subscribers and renewing partners must now study a course and pass a qualifying assessment with a score of 70 per Read More...
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WESS Launch SBSC User Group tour - Prize Draw!

Posted Thursday, October 09, 2008 5:58 PM by UK SBSC
For those who are regular members of a local SBSC user group , you may recall that we are running a prize draw for all members attending the WESS Launch partner readiness. We initially planned the draw to be for members bringing along a new partner's Read More...
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TechNet Exclusive! Hear from the guy that brought you Microsoft’s enterprise computing to small and medium businesses

Posted Wednesday, October 08, 2008 4:51 PM by UK SBSC
TechNet are offering an exclusive opportunity to meet Nicholas King, Technical Product Manager from Microsoft Corporation before the launch of the  Windows Essential server solutions offerings (Windows Small Business Server 2008 and Windows Essential Read More...
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Introducing ResourceiT

Posted Wednesday, October 08, 2008 12:46 PM by UK SBSC
Earlier today I posted a reminder about our SBSC User Group tour to deliver WESS readiness and training out to our partners. Ahead of these meetings I thought I'd give you all a little bit more information on ResourceIT , the external company who are Read More...
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REMINDER: WESS Partner Readiness Launch User Group Tour Commences NEXT WEEK!

Posted Wednesday, October 08, 2008 11:43 AM by UK SBSC
I just wanted to post a reminder that during the month's of October and November Microsoft will be visiting SBSC User groups around the country with the aim of delivering training and readiness on Windows Essential Server Solutions (WESS) to SBSC partners.  Read More...
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New Licensing Learning Path available to Partners

Posted Tuesday, October 07, 2008 11:28 AM by UK SBSC
The Microsoft Partner Readiness team have recently created a new Learning Path for partners that is available on through the Partner Learning Centre. Understanding Microsoft Licensing gives you the ability to advise your customers more effectively on Read More...
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Bring out the shorty…..

Posted Monday, October 06, 2008 3:58 PM by UK SBSC
If you want to see an interesting way of marketing Essential Business Server 2008, have a look at http://uk.youtube.com/watch?fs=1&v=wzhj3jmSMFs Gareth Read More...
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Get your company on the web - FREE e-book to help you (30-day limited time offer!*)

Posted Friday, October 03, 2008 10:12 AM by UK SBSC
Is your company on the Web? Is your customer's company on the Web? The Web is a great way to promote your business and so if you’ve been putting off the idea of getting your business on the Web or are just getting started in the business world and want Read More...
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Microsoft Software + Services Event: Are you ready to evolve?

Posted Thursday, October 02, 2008 10:49 AM by UK SBSC
Yesterday Microsoft's CEO, Steve Ballmer, was in the UK and presented alongside others at Microsoft's Software + Services event in London. By all accounts I hear it was a really good event and well received by Microsoft partners. I wanted to direct you Read More...
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Windows Essential Server Solutions Exam Availability

Posted Thursday, October 02, 2008 9:15 AM by UK SBSC
A number of you have been asking me about Windows Essential Server Solutions exams. I have been told by my colleagues at Microsoft Corporate that Windows Essential Server Solutions exams are coming soon... Windows Essential Business Server 2008 RTM exam Read More...
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SBS 2008 and EBS 2008 RTM Bits Shipping to Partners

Posted Wednesday, October 01, 2008 6:24 PM by UK SBSC
We've just had an update from our Microsoft colleagues in Seattle that the RTM bits of SBS 2008 and EBS 2008 will be shipped in the October editions of the Microsoft Action Pack (MAPS) box, Small Business Specialist Toolkit, and the quarterly box for Read More...
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SBS 2003 R2 Availability post SBS 2008 Launch

Posted Wednesday, October 01, 2008 5:23 PM by UK SBSC
Our Microsoft colleagues based at corporate in Seattle have recently advised us around the availability of Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 post the launch of Windows Small Business Server 2008. They have advised that in Volume Licensing (VL), SBS Read More...
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5W/50 Webcast Series for SBSC partners

Posted Wednesday, October 01, 2008 9:54 AM by UK SBSC
The 5W/50 Webcast series is focused on SBSC partners in the SMB space and cover business readiness, sales, technical and product related topics across Server, Client, IW and Mobility. To view the topics and dates for the webcasts, go to the 5W/50 Portal Read More...
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