June 2010
PARTNER READINESS & TRAINING NEWSLETTER
Cloud Services | Desktop Optimisation | Datacenter Optimisation | Business Productivity | Application Platform | Sales & Licensing
Dear Partner
Please find below the latest Training and Skills development content for Microsoft Partners. This newsletter is split by Category area and shortcuts are available in the above menu. Product shortcuts are available to the right.
These courses have been carefully selected to provide you with the best training relating to that particular product. If you cannot find the particular course you want please go to Microsoft Learning where our Learning Partners offer a wealth of other courses. Any other training requests please contact your Microsoft representative.
Partner Skills Development Team, Microsoft UK
Quick Links:
Microsoft Online Services (BPOS)
Windows Intune
Windows Azure
Partner Hosting
Desktop Optimisation & Windows 7
Desktop Virtualisation
Server Virtualisation
System Center
Windows Server 2008 R2
Security
SharePoint 2010
Office 2010
Exchange 2010
Unified Comms
SQL Server 2008
Visual Studio
Cloud Services – Courses and New Training
Microsoft Online Services (BPOS) Modular Bootcamp:
Day 1 & 2 - Migration and Onboarding Deep Dive – Full, please register your interest for future dates
This two day instructor led course focuses on how to migrate from an existing customer e-mail and directory to the Business Productivity Online Suite. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to identify key technical issues and challenges faced when migrating a customer to Microsoft Online. Subsidised for Microsoft Partners £50 per delegate
NOTE: Please bring own LAPTOP Click Here to Register
Day 3 & 4 - Implementing and Customizing SharePoint Online – Reading 1st July
This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to build and develop SharePoint Online intranet portals and collaboration sites. The course focuses on building a well organised SharePoint Online site collection and explores the customization options made available using SharePoint Designer. Subsidised for Microsoft Partners £50 per delegate.
Online Sales & Marketing Training
Microsoft Online Services - Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) Overview 1hr
BPOS - what is it and how do partners make money from it? 1hr
Business Productivity with Microsoft Online Services
Learn how you can provide your customers with cost-effective IT Solutions with Microsoft Online Services 1hr
Learn about early Partner success with Microsoft Online Services and their impact on the Partners business 1hr
Build a Microsoft Online Services Practice 1hr
Microsoft Online Services Customer Portal: Trialing Ordering and Upgrading 1hr
Microsoft Online Services Licensing and Pricing 1hr
Microsoft Online Services Operations and Security 1hr
Microsoft Online Services Admin Center 1hr
Online Tech L100-200 Training
The Future of Cloud Computing with Business Productivity Online Standard Suite 1hr
Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) Administration and Deployment 1 day
Migration and Co-Existence for Microsoft Online Services 1hr
SharePoint Online Application Capabilities 1hr
Exchange Online Application Capabilities 1hr
Site Planning and Preparation for Deploying BPOS 1hr
Online Tech L300-400 Training
Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) Migration and Onboarding Deep Dive 2days
BPOS Internet Mail Migration 1hr
Planning and Deployment for Single Sign on Client 1hr
Solution Accelerators for Microsoft Online Services featuring MOF Companion Guide MAP Toolkit and IPD Guides 1hr
BPOS Key Resources:
Microsoft Cloud
What is the BPOS Suite? Video
Microsoft Online Services (BPOS) Video Demo
Microsoft Online Services
Partner Programme – Online Services
Quickstart for Microsoft Online Services
Online Services Tech Center
Microsoft Solution Accelerators
BPOS Learning Path
Microsoft Online Services Resource Centre
Jump-start your software-plus-services practice by visiting the QuickStart for Online Services Resource Centre to access: Webcasts, Marketing materials, Labs, Case studies, News, Blogs and forums. Click Here
Accelerate Your Migration to Microsoft Online Services
If you are considering cloud-based services and want to determine what it takes to migrate to Microsoft Online Services including Exchange Online, the Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit can give you the answers you need in just an hour or so. The MAP Toolkit helps you survey your messaging needs and generates a Microsoft Online Services proposal based on your specific set of business PCs. Free Download Here
Licensing Microsoft Online Services
Learn how to licence the Microsoft Online Services to help your customers incorporate the software-plus-services model into their businesses. And help you generate predictable, recurring revenue; earn advisor fees; expand your base; and serve new segments. Click Here
Windows Intune is a new solution that brings together cloud services for PC management and malware protection, an upgrade subscription to Windows 7 Enterprise and the Microsoft Desktop Optimisation Pack (MDOP). Leverage the power of Windows Intune to grow your business and provide greater value to your customers - all at a lower cost to you.
Windows Intune Home Page
Windows Intune on MPN
Windows Intune Overview Video
Windows Intune: PC Management with Cloud Services and Windows 7 – Recorded Webinar
Microsoft recently announced Windows Intune™, a new solution that brings together cloud services for PC management and malware protection, a Windows® 7 upgrade subscription, and the Microsoft® Desktop Optimization Pack. Leverage the power of Windows cloud services and Windows 7 to grow your business while providing greater value to your customers at a lower cost to you. Why should you take advantage of Windows Intune? > Amplify your revenue: Leverage greater PC insight to realize new service opportunities. > Simplify your operations: Efficiently manage and secure customer PCs virtually anywhere with cloud services > Satisfy your customers: Reduce PC issues and give your customers the best Windows experience with Windows 7 Enterprise Click Here
Windows Intune Key Resources:
Webcast: What is Azure?
What exactly is the Azure Services Platform and what does it allow me to do? This session covers the basics including architecture and function, as well as new opportunities the platform provides. Learn too how customers are thinking about cloud computing and how you can join the conversation. Recent updates to the service will also be covered. Click Here
The Microsoft Azure Self-paced Interactive Learning Course – NEW!
The “Microsoft Azure Self-paced Learning Course” is a free, interactive, self-paced, technical training course covering the Microsoft Azure platform – Windows Azure, SQL Azure and the Azure AppFabric. The course takes place over a six week period from May 10th – June 18th 2010, with weekly coursework assignments. During the course you will work from your own home or workplace, and get involved via interactive Live Meetings session, watch on-line videos, work through hands-on labs and research and complete weekly coursework assignments.
More Info & Register Here
Windows Azure Platform Training Kit
The Azure Services Training Kit includes a comprehensive set of technical content including hands-on labs, presentations, and demos that are designed to help you learn how to use the Windows Azure platform including: Windows Azure, SQL Azure and .NET Services. The November release includes new and updated labs in addition to information about Microsoft Codename “Dallas”.
Click Here
Windows Azure Platform - Business Model for Partners 1hr
Windows Azure Platform – Value for Partners 1hr
Windows Azure Platform – TCO Tool
Windows Azure Business Decision Maker Deck
SQL Azure Partner Opportunity Presentation
Windows Azure platform AppFabric Business Decision Maker Briefing Deck
The Partner Story for Azure 1hr
Azure DriveTime for Partners
Azure PAL sessions
Partner Licensing/Pricing Discussion Guide
Partner Licensing/Pricing Deck
Online Tech Training
The Windows Azure Platform Training Kit
Windows Azure Platform Training Course
What Is Windows Azure? (Channel 9 Video)
Lap around the Windows Azure Platform 1hr
Windows Azure: Present and Future
SQL Azure Database: Present and Future
Lessons Learned: Migrating Applications to the Windows Azure Platform 1hr
Windows Azure Technical Decision Maker Deck
Windows Azure platform AppFabric Technical Decision Maker Briefing Deck
SQL Azure Partner Technical Datasheet
Azure Drive Times
Azure Key Resources:
What is the Windows Azure Platform? Video
Windows Azure Platform Website
Azure Partner Hub
Azure Facebook Page
Windows Azure Software Development Kit
Azure Services Partner Playbook Now Available
Windows Azure Learning Paths
Explore Azure Services:
SQL Azure
.NET Services
Azure Videos:
Getting Started with SQL Azure
Hands on with SQL Azure (CTP 2)
David Chappell in conversation about Windows Azure and the cloud
Early adopter programme for Microsoft Solutions Partners- Windows Azure Platform
Created just for independent software vendors, Front Runner is a program that helps get your applications compatible with the latest Microsoft technologies. And you’ll receive support from us as you develop, test, and market those applications to your customers. Find out more HERE
ISV Innovation for Developers – This 5 part web series covers various topics for Developers, from fundamentals to specifics. Topics include Fundamentals, Developing Applications, .NET Services, SQL Data Services and Live Framework Services. Click Here
Partner-Hosted Services
Build Managed Services with the Dynamic Data Center Toolkit for Hosting Providers
Your customers are looking for agile infrastructure delivered from secure, highly available data centers so they can quickly respond to rapid business fluctuations. You can address this need by extending your hosting portfolio with high-value, high-margin services, such as managed hosting, on demand virtualized servers, clustering, and network services. With the Dynamic Data Center Toolkit for Hosting Providers, you can deliver these services, built on Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Hyper-V™ and Microsoft System Center. The toolkit contains guidance to help you establish appropriate service level agreements (SLAs) and create portals that your customers can use to directly provision, manage, and monitor their infrastructure. Click Here
Implementing and Managing Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V & SCVMM (4 Day) – London 22nd June, 6th July
This course combines the syllabus of Microsoft courses 6422 and 6331 providing delegates with the knowledge to take Exams 70-652 and 70-403 which can lead to the new Server Virtualisation Competency. £400 per delegate Click Here to Register
Microsoft Virtualization Architecture - Defining and Designing a Virtualization Platform Strategy – Manchester 28th June
This 300-level, two-day, instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure and manage a virtual environment using Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V and System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2. Topics such as Clustering, High Availability, Storage and Network Infrastructure Implementation, PRO and Self-Service will be covered in depth in this course. £200 per delegate Click Here to Register
Dynamic Datacenter Online Training:
System Center Operations Manager
SMSE Bootcamp Labcast
System Center Ops Manager TechNet Webcasts
Operations Manager 2007 R2 - Technical Skills Upgrade Plan
System Center Ops Manager V-Labs
Building Management Packs with the Authoring Console
Extending Operations Manager 2007 to Monitoring SAP on SQL
Installing Operations Manager 2007
Monitoring Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 and Exchange 2007
System Center Operations Manager 2007 Authoring Management Packs – Introduction (ITPro)
System Center Operations Manager 2007 Management Pack Authoring – Advanced (ITPro)
System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 - Advanced
System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 - Introduction
Understanding the Operations Manager 2007 SDK
System Center Configuration Manager
System Center Client Management Bootcamp Course Labcast
System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Certification Prep Course Labcast
Exam Prep 70-401 Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuring
System Center Config Manager V-Labs
Deploying System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007
Implementing Branch Distribution Points in System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007
Implementing Desired Configuration Management in System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007
Implementing Maintenance Windows for Software Distribution in System Center Configuration
Introduction to System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007
Managing Custom Application Updates using Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007
Managing Microsoft Updates with System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007
Upgrading SMS 2003 SP2 to System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007
Upgrading System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to Service Pack 1
Understanding How Microsoft Virtualization Compares to VMware
Microsoft Server Virtualization: Architecture Labcast
Architecting Hyper-V & VMM Labcast
TechNet Webcast: Automating Virtual Infrastructure Management with PRO Tips in System Center (Level 200)
TechNet Webcast: Maximizing Hyper-V iSCSI Performance with Microsoft and Intel (Level 200)
Disaster Recovery by Stretching Hyper-V Clusters Across Sites
Networking and Managing Hyper-V: Deployment Considerations
Virtualization Scenarios for Microsoft Business Critical Applications
Microsoft Site Recovery: Managing Mission Critical Infrastructure with HP Storage and Citrix Essentials for Hyper-V
Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2: Technical Overview (Part 1)
Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2: Advanced Tips and Tricks (Part 2)
Performance and Resource Optimization for Virtual Machine Manager and Hyper-V
Hosted Services Key Resources:
The Microsoft Hosting Community
Software + Services Partner Page
Services Provider Licence Agreement (SPLA)
Virtualisation Key Resources:
Virtualisation Partner Academy Live Session
Virtualisation TechNet Page
Matt McSpirit - Virtual Boy TV
Virtualisation Learning Manager (TechNet)
Virtualisation Learning Path
Microsoft Learning
Systems Management Key Resources
System Center TechNet Page
System Center Learning Manager (TechNet)
System Center Web Based Training
Microsoft System Center Sales and Deployment Resources
VMware Compete Resources:
Virtualization community page
Virtualization Planet blog
VMware Compare Case Studies site
Desktop Optimisation
Value of the Windows Optimized Desktop
This 30 minute, self-paced course introduces the value proposition for the Microsoft Windows Optimized Desktop. After completing this course, you will be able to describe the top 3-5 customer pains that are addressed by desktop optimization and explain the three value propositions of the Windows Optimized Desktop Click Here
Academy Live: Building an MDOP Practice
Join this session to get an overview of the technologies involved in the MDOP suite. You can learn about best practices for successful delivery of a proof of concept for Application Virtualisation, which is a core element of MDOP. Review the business case for MDOP and get real-world advice from two of the most-experienced field leaders in selling and deploying MDOP solutions. Click Here
Desktop Solutions: Sales
Discover new sales opportunities with System Center enterprise desktop management solutions, which streamline the connection of any authorised user to any application. Get familiar with key capabilities, licensing options and deployment options. Click Here
Desktop Optimisation Online Training:
Windows 7
Labcast: Deploying Windows 7 - Technical Deep Dive into Deployment Tools and Scenarios
Online: Business Value of Selling and Implementing Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 8
Online: Academy Live: Windows 7 - Application Compatibility
Online: Course 10166: Windows 7 Essentials I
Online: Course 10167: Windows 7 Essentials II
TechNet: Windows 7 TechNet V-Labs
MDOP
Online Tutorial: Value of the Windows Optimized Desktop 30mins
Labcast: Managing Enterprise Desktops Using the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (1.5hr)
TechNet: Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP)
Online: Application Optimization: Opportunities for Improving Application Management as Part of a Windows 7 Deployment
Online: Windows 7 and MDOP
Labcast: System Center Client Management Bootcamp Course (Labcast)
Labcast: System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Certification Prep Course
Exam Preparation 70-401: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuring
Desktop Platform Competency:
Requirements and information
Exams & Preparation Guide:
Exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring
Exam 70-656 TS: Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuring
Exam 70-401: TS: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuring
Windows 7 Key Resources:
Windows 7 Partner Portal
Windows 7 Partner Online Readiness Kit
Windows 7 – TechNet Springboard Series
Partner Learning Centre (PLC) New Technical & Sales Training Released
Windows 7 Learning Path for Solutions Partners
Windows 7 Learning Paths for ISVs
Windows 7 Learning Path for Resellers
Windows 7 Learning Path for Disti
Microsoft Deployment Partner Services Portal
Find out about driving deployment and increasing your profit margins! Click Here
Desktop Deployment Planning Services
Get detailed information about becoming a DDPS partner. Click Here
Desktop Virtualisation: Implementing a VDI Infrastructure with Microsoft & Citrix V4 – Wokingham 29th June
Join us for this 2 Day VDI Instructor led course with supporting Hands on Labs. £400 Click Here to register
Positioning and Selling Microsoft VDI – Academy Live On Demand
Any discussion around the future of the desktop includes a discussion on virtualization. Usually, customers want to start the conversation with VDI, before they discuss other desktop virtualization topics. Click Here
Microsoft’s Desktop Virtualization: How To Present To Your Customers – Academy Live On Demand
Companies today face many challenges in response to evolving end user needs, economic uncertainty, and compliance requirements. With Microsoft Virtualization your customers can address these challenges via the essential capabilities that Microsoft delivers. Click Here
Desktop Virtualisation Online Training:
Online: TechNet Virtual Lab: Implementing Citrix XenDesktop 4 on Hyper-V R2
Online: TechNet APP-V v-labs
Online Tutorial: Deploying and Managing Windows 7
Online: Proving App-V Cost Saving to Prepare for Windows 7 Deployments
Online: Positioning and Selling Microsoft VDI
Online: Microsoft’s Desktop Virtualization: How To Present To Your Customers 1hr
Desktop Virtualisation Solutions Competency:
Desktop Virtualisation Key Resources:
VDA Licensing Guide
V-Alliance Home Page Click Here
Citrix & Microsoft Click Here
Datacenter Optimisation – Courses and Training
Server Virtualisation Competency Fast Track
Desktop Optimisation: Implementing a VDI Infrastructure with Microsoft & Citrix V4 – Wokingham 29th June
Virtualisation in a Nutshell
Microsoft Sales Specialist - Virtualisation
Learning Path: BDM, Sales & Marketing, Tech Presales
Microsoft Sales University Infrastructure
Selling to the TDM
An Overview of Microsoft Server Virtualization
Virtualisation Sales Training
Licensing Server-Based Products in Virtual Environments
Saving Customers Money with Microsoft's Infrastructure
TechNet Webcast: Best Practices for Architectural Design of SAP on Hyper-V (Level 200)
TechNet Webcast: Microsoft Virtualization Best Practices for SharePoint (Level 200)
TechNet Webcast: Thrive Live! IT Professional Virtualization Tour (Level 200)
TechNet Webcast: Thrive Live Chat! Virtualization (Level 200)
TechNet Webcast: Smart Environments – How Local Processing Matters in Green (Level 100)
TechNet Webcast: Green Enterprise: System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2 and Intel vPro/AMT Technologies (Level 200)
New Courses
Virtualization 360: Microsoft Virtualization Strategy, Products, and Solutions for the New Economy
Using the System Center Suite to Automate the Deployment of Hyper-V Hosts and Guests
Understanding How Microsoft Virtualization Compares to Vmware
Understanding the real TCO of VDI
Planning and Deploying Microsoft VDI with Management Technologies
Virtualisation Solutions Competency:
Server Virtualisation Exams & Preparation Guide:
Exam 70-652: Windows Server Virtualization, Configuring
Exam 70-403: System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008, Configuring
Selling School
Selling School training courses are designed for sales and licensing staff to give relevant knowledge and appropriate sales strategies around the Microsoft capabilities. Microsoft Virtualisation and Management
Systems Management
Managing Windows, Sharepoint and Exchange Server with Server Management Suite Enterprise (SMSE)
The SMSE Labcast is a dynamic set of actual customer scenarios which walk you through a series of “Real World” data center management situations including disaster recovery, and optimizing Windows, SharePoint and Exchange Server in the Data Center. Click Here
Opalis Readiness:
Opalis Overview – On Demand
Microsoft recently acquired Opalis Software, a leader in IT process automation software. In order to better prepare you on identifying opportunities and selling Opalis to your customers, we invite you join us for this foundational sales training. Click Here
- The Opalis value proposition
- How to position datacenter automation within existing accounts
- Using automation as a competitive differentiator
- How to identify selling opportunities
- How to sell more System Center Suite Licenses.
Opalis Videos
System Center Operations Manager to BMC Remedy Integration Pack Demo Here
Writing Opalis Workflows and Utilizing the Databus Here
Installing and Configuring Opalis Components Here
Opalis Solution and Component Overview Here
Opalis Resources
Microsoft has acquired Opalis Software, a Toronto-based private company that is a leader in IT process automation software.
Resources and info here
Microsoft Sales University for Infrastructure
Datacenter Management (Microsoft Sales University)
Lowering Cost of Ownership in the Datacenter with System Center
Microsoft Core Infrastructure Practice Builder
System Center Data Protection Manager
System Center Service Manager
Efficient and Effective Service Management: How to Sell Service Manager – Sales Level 100
System Center Pricing and Licensing Update
System Center Essentials
System Center Essentials 2010 Overview
TechNet V-Labs for Data Protection Manager
TechNet Webcasts for Data Protection Manager
System Center Service Manager Overview
Technical Introduction to System Center Essentials 2010
How to manage servers in midsized businesses , SCE 2010
Implementing System Center Essentials 2010
Integrated Virtual and Physical IT Management for Midsize Businesses
Managing Windows Clients in a Midsize Business
Get Ready for Data Protection Manager (DPM) 2010 RC
Using Service Manager to Enhance the Capabilities of System Center Solutions
What's New with System Center Essentials 2010?
Systems Management Solutions Specialisation:
Requirements and Resources
System Center Exams & Preparation Guide
Exam 70-400 TS: Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007, Configuring
Exam 70-401 TS: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuring
System Center Essentials Webinars
Essentials Learning Path
Working on a project for a small or medium-size business? Microsoft System Center Essentials can meet your customer's needs. Find the learning path for sales professionals and gain resources to sell and deploy the right System Center solutions for this growing market. Click Here
Windows Server 2008 R2 Sales and Marketing Content
Windows Server 2008 R2: Overall Value and Sales Opportunities
This 60-minute, self-paced intermediate online course explains how to articulate the overall value of Windows Server® 2008 R2. It covers the value of Windows Server 2008 R2 as well as the value of the Microsoft® platform. The course includes information on the customer and partner value around Windows Server 2008 R2 and how to have effective discussions focused on how Windows Server solutions provide important benefits that meet the customer/partner needs.
Windows Server 2008 R2 PALs (Sales)
Selling Windows Server R2 and Server Virtualization Course for Disti's (To Disti SMSNP & OEM)
Selling Windows Server R2 Course for Breadth and System Builder Partners
Windows Server 2008 R2 Intermediate: Licensing, Pricing, and Packaging
Windows Server 2008 R2 Technical 100-200 Content
Windows Server 2008 R2 Online Tutorials including: Click Here
WNS115AAL: What's New in Active Directory for Windows Server 2008 R2
WNS116AAL: Windows Server 2008 R2 -- Better Together with Windows 7
WNS133PAL: Selling Business Value of Windows Server 2008 R2
WNS69QH: Windows Server 2008 R2, A Survey of Developer-Oriented Features
WVC35AL: Windows 7 BranchCache – Next Generation Branch Office Optimizations
Windows Server R2 Feature PALs (tech)
OEM PreInstallation Kit (OPK) Seminar
OEM PreInstallation Kit (OPK) Tutorial
Virtual Partner Days
Active Directory Administration with AD PowerShell (Level 200) - April 27th at 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Windows Server 2008 R2 - Remote Desktop Services Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) (Level 200) - April 28th at 9:45 AM – 11:15 AM
What’s new in Windows Server 2008 R2 File Server (Level 200) - April 29th at 9:45 AM – 11:15 AM
Windows Server 2008 R2 Technical 300-400 Content
JumpStart Readiness Clinics – Updating Your Skills to Windows Server 2008 & Windows Server 2008 R2
This course provides an overview of the benefits, technical details, and implementation of the improved or new technologies, features and tools that are included in WS08 and WS08 R2. This course discusses new and enhanced options for virtualisation, security, remote management, integration with the Web, scalability and reliability. Click Here
R2 TechNet V-Labs and Webcasts
Planning & Deploying Windows Server 2008 R2 (PAL Series) #1 #2 #3
Server Platform Specialisation:
Server Platform Competency
Windows Server 2008 Exams & Preparation Guide:
Exam 70-648: TS: Upgrading Your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008
Windows Server Key Resources:
Windows Server 2008 R2 – PLC Saved Search
Windows Server 2008 – PLC Online Technical Courses
Windows Server 2008 Hands-On Labs
Windows Server 2008 TechNet Page
Identity & Security
New TechNet Virtual Labs: Secure Messaging and Collaboration
The virtual lab and on-demand webcast series provide a closer look at a variety of ways in which Microsoft provides a more secure messaging and collaboration through a family of products that help protect information and control access. Click Here
Forefront Client and Server
Business Ready Security Solution Series #1: Secure Endpoint
Business Ready Security Solution Series #2: Identity and Access Management
Business Ready Security Solution Series #3: Secure Messaging
Business Ready Security Solution Series #4: Help Customers Securely Collaborate with Partners and Employees
Business Ready Security Solution Series# 5: Help Customers Find and Protect Their Data!
Microsoft Forefront codename “Stirling” – An Integrated Security Suite (Level 200)
Forefront code name “Stirling” - The next generation of Forefront Security for Exchange Server (Level 200)
Microsoft Forefront code name “Stirling” - The next generation of Forefront Security for SharePoint (Level 200)
Microsoft Forefront codename “Stirling” – Forefront Client Security 2.0 Release Update (Level 200)
Identity and Access
Overview of Microsoft Edge Secure Access Technologies (Level 200)
Closing the Network Backdoor: Using Forefront Threat Management Gateway Beta 2 (Level 200)
Identity Lifecycle Manager 2 (Part 1):Empowering Users with Self-Service Identity Management Solutions (Level 200)
Forefront Code Name "Stirling" Technical Overview (Level 300)
Identity Lifecycle Manager "2" (Part 2 of 3): Expressing and Enforcing Business Policy (Level 300)
Identity Lifecycle Manager "2" (Part 3 of 3): Extensibility and Provisioning with ILM "2" (Level 300)
Microsoft Forefront Unified Access Gateway - Hands on with Beta 2! (Level 300)
Security Solutions Learning Paths
Microsoft Forefront Identity and Access Management
Microsoft Forefront Information Protection
Microsoft Forefront Secure Collaboration
Microsoft Forefront Secure Endpoint
Microsoft Forefront Secure Messaging
Security Solutions Competency:
New Competency Launching Mid 2010
Infrastructure Security
Identity & Secure Access
Security Solutions Competency
Identity & Security Key Resources
Identity and Security Partner Showcase Landing Page
Business Productivity - Courses and New Training
Portals & Collaboration – “Get Ready for SharePoint 2010”
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010: Introduction, Capabilities and Business Value Overview – Reading 23rd June
This training day is intended to introduce partners to the end user capabilities of SharePoint and the potential value to customers. At the end of the session, attendees should have a clear understanding of the range of out-of-the-box features of SharePoint, the key differences between 2010 and 2007, and the main differences of the various licensing options. The course will be suitable for business decision makers who are looking into building a SharePoint practices, technical staff new to the product who want a high-level overview, and specialist sales personnel who need to know detail around the functionality.
Click Here to Register
SharePoint 2010 Developer Bootcamp – London 26th July
Thorough education is key to working with SharePoint 2010 productively. This Combined Knowledge (MVP) course guides you through essential 2010 elements, from pre‐requisites to system integration, giving you the skills to work confidently and leverage full value from new technology. This course is being subsidised for Microsoft Partners £500. Click Here to Register
SharePoint 2010 Admin Bootcamp – London 5th July
Step-by-step understanding is key to successfully implementing and deploying SharePoint 2010. This 15-module course will guide you through each critical stage, giving you exactly the skills you need to leverage full value from the latest SharePoint technology. This course is being subsidised for Microsoft Partners £600. Click Here to Register
Deploying and Managing Microsoft Project Server 2010 - 21st June 2010
The goal of this five-day instructor-led course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively plan, deploy and manage Microsoft Project Server 2010. £1500 per person Click Here for more details
SharePoint 2010 Productivity End User Training – Newly Available!**
The SharePoint 2010 end user productivity training courses are now available. Each course includes several video lessons, a brief quiz (not scored), and a printable Quick Reference Card. Additional training materials are available at Browse all SharePoint Server 2010 end user training and short How-To type videos at Browse all SharePoint Server 2010 end user videos. We also provide Basic Tasks in SharePoint Server 2010 to help end user learn SharePoint 2010 quickly and don’t forget the familiar Getting Started with SharePoint Server 2010, and What’s New in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010. All other SharePoint 2010 help and how-to can be found at the SharePoint Server Help site.
Selling SharePoint 2010 in the Enterprise
SP2010 - Overview - video from SP conference in October
Business Productivity Infrastructure - University
SharePoint 2010 PAL sessions
SharePoint 2010 DEMO Script
SharePoint Capacity Planning and Upgrade for the Next Version (2010)
SDPS: Futures and the New Upgrade To SharePoint 2010 Scenario
SharePoint 2010 Developer Training Course
FAST Search: Connectors and Using the BDC
FAST Search: Configuring Search UIs
FAST Search: Deployment and Scalability
Fast Search: People Search
SharePoint 2010 Advanced Training (Ignite) for IT Professionals
SDPS-SharePoint 2010 Upgrade Deep Dive
SharePoint 2010 Ignite Developer On Demand
Portals & Collaboration Competency:
Office Solutions Development Specialisation
Portals & Collaboration Specialisation
Content Management Solutions Competency:
Enterprise Content Management Specialisation
Business Intelligence Competency:
Business Intelligence Platform specialisation
Performance Management specialisation
Project & Portfolio Management Solutions:
Enterprise Project Management Specialisation
Search Solutions Competency:
Search Specialisation
Data Visualisation
SharePoint 2010 Ready
Stay up to date with the latest SharePoint 2010 news,learning content and guidance on MPN: Microsoft Partner
News (MPN): Readiness Page on MPN
Selling School training courses are designed for sales and licensing staff to give relevant knowledge and appropriate sales strategies around the Microsoft capabilities.
Microsoft SharePoint
Office 2010 – Get Ready!
Office 2010 Sales and Marketing Content
Wave 14 Business Productivity for Customers - 30min Online Tutorial Click Here
BPIO University Sales Courses – 30-60mins Web Seminar (On Demand) Click Here
Selling Office 2010 – 1hr Online Tutorial Click Here
Winning Against the Competition 45min Online Tutorial Click Here
Introduction to Office 2010 Customer Immersion Experience (CIE) – 45min Online Tutorial Click Here
Selling Office 2010 Overview – 1hr Online Tutorial Click Here
New Office 2010 Sales Resources
Make partners aware of these great Office 2010 readiness resources:
· Microsoft Office 2010: Learning and Readiness Resources for LARs
· Microsoft Office 2010: Learning and Readiness Resources for VARs, Resellers, and System Builders
· Microsoft Office 2010: Learning and Readiness Resources for Distributors
Office 2010 on MPN
Get started with Office 2010
Office 2010 Learning and Readiness Resources
LARs
VARs & System Builders
Distis
Systems Integrators
Unified Communication
Labcast: Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Ignite
This course provides an introduction to Microsoft Office Communications Server (OCS) 2007 R2, including how you can use OCS 2007 R2 for real-time interactions between users, and how you can unite OCS 2007 R2 with Microsoft Exchange Server as part of Microsoft Unified Communications. Click Here
Exchange 2010 & OCS 2007 Online Training:
Enhanced Communication and Collaboration Campaign in-a-box
UC Cost Saving campaign BOM
Exchange 2010 Upgrade Campaign BOM
Exchange 2010 Demo Showcase
E2010 Deployment and Migration
Mobility in Exchange 2010
Exchange 2010 Outlook Web Access
Exchange 2010 Demos
Transitioning from Exchange Server 2007 to Exchange Server 2010
Exchange Server 2010 (Beta) HA and Storage Scenarios Virtual Lab
Configuring Exchange Server 2010 Unified Messaging Virtual Lab
Exchange Server 2010 (Beta) Setup and Deployment Virtual Lab
E2010 Learning Snack (Beta)
Collection 6899: Exploring Features of Exchange Server 2010
Exchange 2010 Voice Mail enabled by UM
Exchange 2010 Archiving and Retention
Exchange 2010 High Availability
Exchange 2010 Information Protection and Control
Exchange 2010 Management Tools
OCS R2 Ignite
Unified Comms Solutions Competency:
Unified Comms Key Resources
UC Learning Path
Application Platform - Courses and New Training
SQL Server 2008 R2
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Technical Preparation Session Materials
Learn more about how Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 database software can help you and your customers develop a wide range of offerings. By viewing these technical learning and readiness sessions—delivered by program managers from the SQL Server team—architects, implementers, and technical presales consultants can learn to build better solutions that leverage SQL Server 2008 R2 and Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Parallel Data Warehouse. Click Here
· Managed Self-Service Business Intelligence
· Data Warehousing and Master Data Management
· Application and Multiserver Management
· Complex Event Processing
· Migrating from Oracle
SQL132PAL: What’s New in SQL Server 2008 R2 -
Data Platform and Business Intelligence use Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 R2, one of the fastest-growing Microsoft® products. This session will provide an introductory overview of SQL Server 2008 R2. Learn how your customers can benefit from the innovations and improvements with PowerPivot, Application and Multi-server Management, Master Data Management, and Complex Event Processing as well as several other key capabilities included in the upcoming release to help customers Enable Managed Self Service Business Intelligence, Improve IT & Developer Efficiency, and Scale with Confidence on a Trusted Platform Click Here
Learning the new All-up Business Intelligence and SQL 2008 R2 Demos - Webinar
See what's coming from the new all-up BI and the new SQL 2008 R2 demos. Watch and learn how you can demo the new features to your customer. Find out how you can download and install the demos for yourself and the associated trainign resources to be demo ready. Click Here
Application Platform University Curriculum
APU Series: Data Warehousing
APU Series: The Microsoft BI platform and solution strategy.
APU Series: Compete with Oracle solutions
Introduction to Self-Service Analysis and Reporting in SQL Server 2008
Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server Master Data Services
BI: PowerPivot Hands-on Lab
Introduction to StreamInsight
Introduction to Multi-Server Application Management
Introduction to SQL Azure
Application and Multi-Server Management with SQL Server 2008 R2
Data Management Solutions Specialisation
SQL Server Key Resources:
Microsoft SQL Server – Training Portal
SQL PLC Saved Search
SQL Server TechCenter - TechNet
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Learning Paths
· For ISVs
· For Resellers
· For Solutions Partners
Business Intelligence (BI) Learning Paths
· BI for Enterprise
Visual Studio 2010
Visual Studio 2010 & .NET Framework 4.0 – London 24th June
This instructor led training course will show developers how to take advantage of the new features being released in Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4.0. £200 per delegate
Visual Studio 2010 Online Training:
Visual Studio 2010 Introduction
Visual Studio 2010: Overall Value and Sales Opportunities
Visual Studio 2010: Attach
Fundamentals of Application Lifecycle Management
A Lap Around Microsoft Visual Studio and Team Foundation Server 2010
MSdev.com: New Features in Visual Studio 2010
MSdev.com: ASP.NET AJAX 4.0
MSdev.com: Introduction to .NET 4.0
MSDN Webcast: geekSpeak: Architecture Tools in Visual Studio 2010
New Features in .NET Framework 4.0 and VS 2010
Visual Studio Key Resources:
Learning Paths:
Designers
User Experience:
Expression & Silverlight Resources (Tech & Sales)
MSdev.com: 1hour Webinars
Introduction to .NET 4.0 - This course provides an overview of new features including the Managed Extension Framework (MEF) threading and design by contract.
ASP.NET AJAX 4.0 - This course provides an introduction to ASP .NET AJAX 4.0 focusing on the new client-side controls and templating capabilities including the dataview control.
New Features in Visual Studio 2010 - This course demonstrates some of the new features in the Visual Studio IDE including the new start page, the code editor, the XML schema editor, and new tools for web development and deployment.
Sales & Licensing – Courses and New Training
Microsoft Sales University for Infrastructure now released!
Sales Training: Learn about great ways to sell core infrastructure solutions based on Windows Server®, Virtualization, Microsoft® System Center and Microsoft® Forefront™ products.
Resources: Be prepared for sales meetings with existing customer presentations, white papers, case studies, and ROI calculators.
Community: View detailed feedback on our courses and resources, including ratings, opinions, selling tips, and more. Then participate in our discussion forum where you can get answers to your questions, share what you know, and connect with Microsoft employees.
Licensing’s Cool Event – MLSS Lite - Various Dates and Locations
This half day course is great for new starters in the industry of for people that need a little revision on both the most popular Microsoft Products as well as how Microsoft Licensing works. These two modules form part of the Microsoft Licensing Accreditations and at the end of this course you will have the opportunity to sit the assessments to gain this accreditation. Click here to Register
Advanced Licensing’s Cool Event – Selling to Small and Medium Businesses - Various Dates and Locations
This half day course is aimed at people who have already completed the MLSS Lite. This half day event will cover Volume Licensing for Small and Medium Businesses and eliminate all of the myths around complexity of Microsoft Licensing. These two modules form part of the Microsoft Licensing Accreditations and at the end of this course you will have the opportunity to sit the assessments to gain this accreditation. Click here to Register
Advanced Licensing’s Cool Event – Selling to Large Organisations - Various Dates and Locations
This half day course is aimed at people who have already completed the MLSS Lite. This half day event will cover Volume Licensing for Large Organisations and eliminate all of the myths around complexity of Microsoft Licensing. These two modules form part of the Microsoft Licensing Accreditations and at the end of this course you will have the opportunity to sit the assessments to gain this accreditation. Click here to Register
Intensive Licensing’s Cool Event – Selling to Small and Medium Businesses - Various Dates and Locations
This full day course is aimed at people who would like to complete their MLSS Lite with the Microsoft Product Fundamentals and Microsoft Licensing Fundamentals modules as well as two of the modules that make up the MLSS that cover Volume Licensing to Small and Medium Businesses. All of these modules form part of the Microsoft Licensing Accreditations and at the end of this course you will have the opportunity to sit the MLSS Lite assessments to gain this accreditation. Click here to Register
Selling School training courses are designed for sales and licensing staff to give relevant knowledge and appropriate sales strategies around the Microsoft capabilities. Microsoft Virtualisation and Management | Microsoft SharePoint
Save Energy, Save Carbon; Save the Environment
Taking place on the 10 February at 14:00 (GMT), this Live Meeting, as part of the Live Series, will help you to position how can we help customers meet their sustainability targets using our technology. This strategic sell provides new motives for customers to consider the full Microsoft technology platform. At Microsoft, we are committed to software and technology innovations that help people and organisations around the world improve the environment. Our goal is to reduce the impact of our operations and products and to drive responsible environmental practise. Click Here to register
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Licensing Resources:
Licensing Training
Microsoft Licensing Accreditations
Microsoft Licensing Accreditations Structure and Modules
Microsoft Licensing Accreditations Cheat Sheets
Other Useful Resources:
LicenseWise
Microsoft Financing
Use a Microsoft Learning Path if you don't know where to start
Sitting the Licensing MCP: Booking your MCP
Book on an MCP Training Course
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