Looking for information on Windows Server 2008? How about access to training on Windows Server 2008? How about if we threw in some FREE e-books, e-Learning clinics, and other offers in addition to lists of courses you can take to help get ready for Windows...

Starting on February 27 th , we will be hosting live, in-person launch events across the US for the Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008, and SQL Server 2008 launches. At these events you will be able to test drive Windows Server® 2008 operating system...

Our OEM team has published an online, 10 question quiz available for Partners to take to test your Windows licensing knowledge. If you successfully complete the quiz, you will be entered into a drawing for some great prizes! Take a look: (150) Monthly...

Since my “ Help! I got the 32-bit version of Windows Vista and I needed the 64-bit version. Now what?! ” post on Monday that explained the process to obtain the 64-bit media in the event you inadvertently purchased the 32-bit Retail Box version of Windows...

MSPP Re-enrollment is an annual affair. Our US team is here to help minimize the time partners spend on this process with quick guidance for partners. Here is some guidance to help save time on your MSPP Enrollment: Please attempt your re-enrollment...

You know the sayings, “Laughter is the best medicine,” and “It’s good to be able to laugh at yourself from time to time.” Well, this morning was one of those situations where being a consumer of Microsoft technology and an employee of Microsoft came to...

Here is a helpful little tidbit that came up in the MSSMALLBIZ User Group this morning. Ever have a client move to a new computer and complain that their auto-complete name list wasn’t there anymore? You know, the feature that automatically shows you...

Here is a great opportunity for Partners from our East Region Team… As you know, licensing can be a confusing topic that can raise a lot of questions. What are the different licensing programs? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Which...

By now you’ve seen the posts on the Blog as well as heard me talk about it in my Open Value Subscription Live Meetings , and maybe you’ve even seen it in the press. It’s the Big Easy promotion that kicks off on February 1 st . As of this morning, there...

Last week, there was a thread very similar to the one in the title of this post floating around where a client had purchased a Retail Box version of Windows Vista and bought the 32-bit version. Once they got home and opened the box, they then discovered...

During yesterday’s Partner Introduction to the NEW Microsoft Open Value Subscription Program Live Meeting session, I showed an example of how to purchase the Professional Desktop suite through Open Value Subscription using the Up-to-date discount . Just...

In speaking with the team about the second Microsoft Small Business Show (today at 11:00 am PST), we decided to try something a little different. For all of you that follow the MSSMALLBIZ Blog , we thought we’d try streaming the show directly into the...

Ever wondered what Bill Gates’ last day at Microsoft might look like? If you have a few minutes, you might want to check out this short video depicting just that. (And you thought everyone at Microsoft was just business 24X7) Enjoy and I hope you get...

On Monday, I posted about last year’s winner of the Total Technology Makeover contest and the difference one SBSC Partner and technology made for that winner. I’m happy to announce that this year’s Total Technology Makeover contest just went live this...

As you know, there has been increased interest and conversations around the topic of hosting and how Partners can tap into that market, some stemming from the announcement seen in December. Well, here’s your chance to learn more through Microsoft Hosting...

For those of you who did not see the announcement this morning in the Microsoft Partner Newsletter, the newly updated Microsoft Licensing Reseller Handbook is now available for download to all Microsoft Partners. Inside this new edition you will find...

Last year during the Microsoft Small Business Summit , we were proud to announce Tomorrow’s Child Learning Center as the Grand Prize winners of the Total Technology Makeover contest. This prize included: $40,000 in Dell hardware, $25,000 in Microsoft...

Two years ago, we launched the very first Microsoft Small Business Summit , a multi-day online event for Small Businesses around the world. From the very first event, customers, Partners, and press have been raving about the Small Business Summit as a...

One very hot topic that’s been spurring many conversations so far since my, “ Big news: Open Value Subscription launching in the U.S. and Canada! ” post has been the topic of the Up-to-date discount I mentioned in my Yes, you heard right… 50%* off the...

Did anyone notice that you can now download the software bits to install software that you purchase through Volume Licensing? That’s right. You now have the ability to download the software bits you need to install your software directly from the Microsoft...

Many of you may recall the Premiere of the very first Microsoft Small Business Show that took place on November 14 th . The feedback and comments after the show were fantastic and many asked if we were going to do another one and when it would be. Well...

Last summer I posted an announcement that yes, the Open License 3 promotion has been extended for Canada for this fiscal year. This pilot lowers the initial number of licenses to start a new Open License Agreement to three from the standard five as it...

In last week’s “ Partner Introduction to the NEW Microsoft Open Value Subscription Program ” Live Meeting session, I discussed the “Up-To-Date” discount available through the new Open Value Subscription Program launching in March. This offer provides...

In some of my earlier post, such as: OEM Microsoft Server software. New short video answers top questions about adding Software Assurance. Adding Software Assurance to your OEM Office licenses. What you need to know… Part numbers to add Software...

As a member of the Microsoft Small Business Channel Community , we are looking to hear directly from you. Are you seeing any applications, either internally at your office or at your client’s offices, that have a compatibility issue with Windows Vista...