UK SBSC : Windows SharePoint

FREE SBS 2008 or SharePoint Services training available for Next Week, courtesy of C2K!

UK SBSC — Fri, 22 May 2009 13:50:53 GMT

Authorised Distributor, C2k have a number of places available on their Free of Charge Technical Training series which they would like to offer out to Microsoft partners. Each course typically costs up to £800 per day per delegate, so this is a great offer. Capacity is 12 per course and we are some availability left, first come basis. Timing is the key concern as a number of the events are running next week.

The two courses available are:

26^th - 27^th May - M5060 Implementing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 (2 days)

Where: QA, London Tabernacle Street
Overview of course:This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully implement Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) version 3.0 in their organizations. It emphasizes that students should think about the architecture of their entire environment, including business and application needs, during the planning and deployment phases. The course covers how to perform a clean installation of WSS 3.0 and also describes all the prerequisites required to select the most appropriate method for upgrading WSS from 2.0 to 3.0 in a specific scenario. In addition, the course focuses on how to manage WSS after it is configured.
Intended Audience: This course is intended for Business Application Administrators (BAAs) who are engaged in the planning, design, and selection of Line of Business (LOB) applications, including Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS), in conjunction with internal business customers. Their primary responsibility is the deployment, customization, management, and support of LOB applications. They routinely monitor application status and troubleshoot application problems. The audience is expected to have at least two years of experience in implementing, managing, and supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2003, including Internet Information Services (IIS).

26th - 28th May - Implementing and Administering Windows® Small Business Server 2008 (3 days)

Where: QA in Hinckley, Leicestershire
Overview of course: This hands-on workshop provides students with the necessary knowledge to plan and implement Windows Small Business Server 2008. Students gain first-hand knowledge on topics such as installing, migrating, monitoring, securing, and backing up data. Please note this pre-release product course was written by Microsoft as an early adopter partner readiness course and is written on Beta product.
Intended Audience: This course is intended for technology consultants, system integrators, and in-house technology staff that serve small and medium- sized businesses.

To Register, or for more details, email: mwhittle@computer2000.co.uk and mdwane@computer2000.co.uk ASAP, copying in Ita McAndrew from Microsoft, to secure your place.

Please note that refreshments, travel and accommodation will need to be paid for by yourselves.

The Fantastic 40 - Free Application Templates for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

UK SBSC — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:32:21 GMT

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 Services 3.0 and the FREE application templates that Microsoft have developed and made available for download. They are popularly referred to as the "The Fantastic 40"!

Each application template addresses a business scenario and provides a base of functionality that can be either used directly out of the box, or customized for company specific needs. The application templates have been grouped by scenario and mapped to common business areas within an organization. These groupings help put into context how the application templates can be applied to specific processes or sets of tasks, whether within business groups or for certain job functions. To learn more, visit http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/sharepoint/bb407286.aspx

There is a white paper available that helps you learn about how the templates were developed and identifies best practices for working with core capabilities within Windows SharePoint Services 3.0. Go here to download it.

You can also read an Application Template Overview data sheet by clicking here.

Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 and Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Toolkit

UK SBSC — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:20:01 GMT

I've visited a number of SBSC User groups recently and hearing from SBSC partners that there is a great interest in SBS and Windows SharePoint. Microsoft does offer a toolkit for Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 and Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.

Learn how to build your business by selling and deploying feature-rich portals and collaborative workspaces using Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and Small Business Server 2003 R2. The toolkit includes partner best practices, a comprehensive guide ("cookbook") to process from sales through delivery, technical data and documentation, and marketing tools, including demos and scripts. Download it from here: http://www.partnersalesresources.com/Pages/sbskit.aspx