With the upcoming release of Windows 7 on the horizon, I wanted to share with you some resources that you may or may not be aware of that you can utilize regarding Windows 7. Windows 7 Online Readiness Kit - Review the Windows 7 Online Readiness...

As you are probably aware, today we made the Release Candidate of Windows 7 available for download. As a Microsoft Partner or managed Beta Program participant, you may have already received information on how to access the Windows 7 RC download already...

On May 7 th , we are going to be hosting a Windows 7 Virtual Partner Readiness Day that you are invited to join us for. At this event you will have the opportunity to learn about Windows 7, the next-generation operating system from Microsoft. Online attendees...

On Friday, I posted about an exciting announcement for our Microsoft Small Business Specialists taking place this morning at 9:00 am PST: Microsoft Small Business Specialist 4 Hour Technical Support Expanding to over 50 products! Well, there is exciting...

On May 4 th from 8:00 – 9:00 am PST, we are going to be conducting a 300 Level webcast for Microsoft Partners about using Windows 7 Imaging, Deployment, Migration and VHD Boot Configuration Tool. Here is a brief overview of the event: Windows 7 offers...

Yes, it is true. Microsoft is providing millions of college and high school students around the world with access to the latest Microsoft developer and designer tools at no charge to unlock their creative potential and set them on the path to academic...

There was just a question floating around about when Mainstream and Extended support phases for Microsoft products ended, based on the fact that three of our products (Windows XP, Office 2003, and Exchange Server 2003) all make this shift from Mainstream...

Ever wondered if there was a way to try a certain piece of Microsoft software out to see what it is, or how it works, or for that ever popular reason, “just because?” If you have, do you know where to go to find it? And there lies the golden question...

Ok, let’s address the plates questions… For those of you that are friends of mine on my Facebook page, you may have seen this past weekend I posted up some pictures from “A day at the park” showing the kids enjoying a day at the park, including playing...

One of the topics I get asked about quite a bit or see being asked about is around the topic of Software Assurance (SA). I have several posts on the Blog about this topic; however, I thought it might be very helpful to package up some of the top questions...

Ok, here’s a post with absolutely nothing to do with technology, but everything to do with “Community” and each of us. Every day now, whether you look at the paper, the news, or any other place, you can find some kind of news or headline portraying something...

As you know, the Microsoft Partner Portal is a central location where Microsoft Partners can go to access information, tools, resources, and much more to help you build, accelerate, and close business and sales. We are continually working to try and make...

Have you ever wished there were a comprehensive list of Team Blogs from Microsoft where you could see what’s available and subscribe to them right from one place? Well then, let me help get you started. We actually have a list of Official Microsoft...

From time to time, I see or receive questions about how to find out what Microsoft software is installed on a PC or on a network. Doing a software inventory is a very important step in helping your business and that of your clients to maintain a good...

How many times have you put through a proposal, only to have the budget for the services portion of it be drastically reduced due to increased hardware or software costs? Ever wish you could help protect or “create” some more budget to help your clients...

Are you following the Microsoft Partner Program Facebook page yet? If not, you might want to check it out. You will find a great deal of interesting and educational items posted there, like: Corporate Vice President Allison Watson videos...

Just an FYI, this is a post not specifically on technology or Microsoft, but more on people, human nature and potential. So if you are following the Blog just for the technology or Microsoft items, this post may not be for you. If you are looking for...

Do you want to get “connected?” Would you like to have a place where you can interact with Microsoft to connect on certain technologies and get to try new things before they are out, discuss these in forums with your peers, have a way to report bugs to...

Some of you may recall back when we announced the SBSC Exclusive 4-hour response time managed newsgroup , where Microsoft Small Business Specialist Partners could now get 4 hour response times to their technical questions through our Online Technical...