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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)

 

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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.

NOTE:  Please bring own LAPTOP Click Here to Register

Online Sales & Marketing Training

clip_image001        Microsoft Online Services - Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) Overview 1hr

clip_image001        BPOS - what is it and how do partners make money from it? 1hr

clip_image001        Business Productivity with Microsoft Online Services

clip_image001        Learn how you can provide your customers with cost-effective IT Solutions with Microsoft Online Services 1hr

clip_image001        Learn about early Partner success with Microsoft Online Services and their impact on the Partners business 1hr

clip_image001        Build a Microsoft Online Services Practice 1hr

clip_image001        Microsoft Online Services Customer Portal: Trialing Ordering and Upgrading 1hr

clip_image001        Microsoft Online Services Licensing and Pricing 1hr

clip_image001        Microsoft Online Services Operations and Security 1hr

clip_image001        Microsoft Online Services Admin Center 1hr

 

Online Tech L100-200 Training

clip_image001        The Future of Cloud Computing with Business Productivity Online Standard Suite 1hr

clip_image001        Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) Administration and Deployment 1 day

clip_image001        Migration and Co-Existence for Microsoft Online Services 1hr

clip_image001        SharePoint Online Application Capabilities 1hr

clip_image001        Exchange Online Application Capabilities 1hr

clip_image001        Site Planning and Preparation for Deploying BPOS 1hr

Online Tech L300-400 Training

clip_image001        Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) Migration and Onboarding Deep Dive 2days

clip_image001        BPOS Internet Mail Migration 1hr

clip_image001        Planning and Deployment for Single Sign on Client 1hr

clip_image001        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

 

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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:

Windows Intune Home Page

Windows Intune on MPN

Windows Intune Overview Video

Windows Azure

 

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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

Online Sales & Marketing Training

clip_image001        Windows Azure Platform - Business Model for Partners 1hr

clip_image001        Windows Azure Platform – Value for Partners 1hr

clip_image001        Windows Azure Platform – TCO Tool

clip_image001        Windows Azure Business Decision Maker Deck

clip_image001        SQL Azure Partner Opportunity Presentation

clip_image001        Windows Azure platform AppFabric Business Decision Maker Briefing Deck

clip_image001        The Partner Story for Azure 1hr

clip_image001        Azure DriveTime for Partners

clip_image001        Azure PAL sessions

clip_image001        Partner Licensing/Pricing Discussion Guide

clip_image001        Partner Licensing/Pricing Deck

 

Online Tech Training

clip_image001        The Windows Azure Platform Training Kit

clip_image001        Windows Azure Platform Training Course

clip_image001        What Is Windows Azure? (Channel 9 Video)

clip_image001        Lap around the Windows Azure Platform 1hr

clip_image001        Windows Azure: Present and Future

clip_image001        SQL Azure Database: Present and Future

clip_image001        Lessons Learned: Migrating Applications to the Windows Azure Platform 1hr

clip_image001        Windows Azure Technical Decision Maker Deck

clip_image001        Windows Azure platform AppFabric Technical Decision Maker Briefing Deck

clip_image001        SQL Azure Partner Technical Datasheet

clip_image001        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:

Windows Azure

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 DevelopersThis 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

 

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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

Online Tech L100-200 Training

clip_image001        SMSE Bootcamp Labcast

clip_image001        System Center Ops Manager TechNet Webcasts

clip_image001        Operations Manager 2007 R2 - Technical Skills Upgrade Plan  

clip_image001        System Center Ops Manager V-Labs

Online Tech L300-400 Training

clip_image001        Building Management Packs with the Authoring Console

clip_image001        Extending Operations Manager 2007 to Monitoring SAP on SQL

clip_image001        Installing Operations Manager 2007

clip_image001        Monitoring Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 and Exchange 2007

clip_image001        System Center Operations Manager 2007 Authoring Management Packs – Introduction (ITPro)

clip_image001        System Center Operations Manager 2007 Management Pack Authoring – Advanced (ITPro)

clip_image001        System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 - Advanced

clip_image001        System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 - Introduction

clip_image001        Understanding the Operations Manager 2007 SDK

 

System Center Configuration Manager

Online Tech L100-200 Training

clip_image001        System Center Client Management Bootcamp Course Labcast

clip_image001        System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Certification Prep Course Labcast

clip_image001        Exam Prep 70-401  Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuring

clip_image001        System Center Config Manager V-Labs

Online Tech L300-400 Training

clip_image001        Deploying System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007

clip_image001        Implementing Branch Distribution Points in System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007

clip_image001        Implementing Desired Configuration Management in System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007

clip_image001        Implementing Maintenance Windows for Software Distribution in System Center Configuration

clip_image001        Introduction to System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007

clip_image001        Managing Custom Application Updates using Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007

clip_image001        Managing Microsoft Updates with System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007

clip_image001        Upgrading SMS 2003 SP2 to System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007

clip_image001        Upgrading System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to Service Pack 1

 

Server Virtualisation

Online Tech L100-200 Training

clip_image001        Understanding How Microsoft Virtualization Compares  to VMware

clip_image001        Microsoft Server Virtualization: Architecture Labcast

clip_image001        Architecting Hyper-V & VMM Labcast

clip_image001       TechNet Webcast: Automating Virtual Infrastructure Management with PRO Tips in System Center (Level 200)

clip_image001        TechNet Webcast: Maximizing Hyper-V iSCSI Performance with Microsoft and Intel (Level 200)

Online Tech L300-400 Training

clip_image001        Disaster Recovery by Stretching Hyper-V Clusters Across Sites

clip_image001        Networking and Managing Hyper-V: Deployment Considerations

clip_image001        Virtualization Scenarios for Microsoft Business Critical Applications

clip_image001        Microsoft Site Recovery: Managing Mission Critical Infrastructure with HP Storage and Citrix Essentials for Hyper-V

clip_image001        Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2: Technical Overview (Part 1)

clip_image001        Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2: Advanced Tips and Tricks  (Part 2)

clip_image001        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)

Microsoft Solution Accelerators

Virtualisation Key Resources:

Virtualisation Partner Academy Live Session

Virtualisation TechNet Page

Matt McSpirit - Virtual Boy TV

Virtualisation Learning Manager (TechNet)

Virtualisation Learning Path

Microsoft Solution Accelerators

Microsoft Learning

Systems Management Key Resources

System Center TechNet Page

System Center Learning Manager (TechNet)

System Center Web Based Training

Microsoft Solution Accelerators

Microsoft Learning

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

clip_image001        Labcast: Deploying Windows 7 - Technical Deep Dive into Deployment Tools and Scenarios

clip_image001        Online: Business Value of Selling and Implementing Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 8

clip_image001        Online: Academy Live: Windows 7 - Application Compatibility

clip_image001        Online: Course 10166: Windows 7 Essentials I

clip_image001        Online: Course 10167: Windows 7 Essentials II

clip_image001        TechNet: Windows 7 TechNet V-Labs

 

MDOP

clip_image001        Online Tutorial: Value of the Windows Optimized Desktop 30mins

clip_image001        Labcast: Managing Enterprise Desktops Using the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (1.5hr)

clip_image001        TechNet: Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP)

clip_image001        Online: Application Optimization: Opportunities for Improving Application Management as Part of a Windows 7 Deployment

clip_image001        Online: Windows 7 and MDOP

 

System Center Configuration Manager

clip_image001        Labcast: System Center Client Management Bootcamp Course (Labcast)

clip_image001        Labcast: System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Certification Prep Course

clip_image001        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

Microsoft Solution Accelerators

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

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

  • MODULE 1: SETUP AND CONFIGURATION OF HYPER-V
  • MODULE 2: ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT WITH SCVMM 2008 R2
  • MODULE 3: VDI WITH XENDESKTOP
  • MODULE 4: OVERVIEW OF APPLICATION DELIVERY
  • MODULE 5: PRESENTATION VIRTUALIZATION WITH XENAPP AND RDS
  • MODULE 6: APPLICATION VIRTUALIZATION

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:

Desktop Virtualisation

clip_image001        Labcast: Deploying Windows 7 - Technical Deep Dive into Deployment Tools and Scenarios

clip_image001       Online: TechNet Virtual Lab: Implementing Citrix XenDesktop 4 on Hyper-V R2

clip_image001        Online: TechNet APP-V v-labs

clip_image001        Online Tutorial: Deploying and Managing Windows 7

clip_image001        Online: Proving App-V Cost Saving to Prepare for Windows 7 Deployments

clip_image001        Online: Positioning and Selling Microsoft VDI

clip_image001        Online: Microsoft’s Desktop Virtualization: How To Present To Your Customers 1hr

 

MDOP

clip_image001        Online Tutorial: Value of the Windows Optimized Desktop 30mins

clip_image001        Labcast: Managing Enterprise Desktops Using the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (1.5hr)

clip_image001        TechNet: Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP)

clip_image001        Online: Application Optimization: Opportunities for Improving Application Management as Part of a Windows 7 Deployment

clip_image001        Online: Windows 7 and MDOP

 

System Center Configuration Manager

clip_image001        Labcast: System Center Client Management Bootcamp Course (Labcast)

clip_image001        Labcast: System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Certification Prep Course

clip_image001        Exam Preparation 70-401: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuring

 

 

Desktop Virtualisation Solutions Competency:

Requirements and information

Exams & Preparation Guide:

Exam 70-656 TS: Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuring

Exam 70-401: TS: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuring

Desktop Virtualisation Key Resources:

Virtualisation Partner Academy Live Session

Virtualisation TechNet Page

Matt McSpirit - Virtual Boy TV

Virtualisation Learning Manager (TechNet)

Microsoft Solution Accelerators

Microsoft Learning

VDA Licensing Guide

V-Alliance Home Page Click Here

Citrix & Microsoft Click Here

 

Datacenter Optimisation – Courses and Training

Server Virtualisation

Server Virtualisation Competency Fast Track

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

Desktop Optimisation: 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

  • MODULE 1: SETUP AND CONFIGURATION OF HYPER-V
  • MODULE 2: ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT WITH SCVMM 2008 R2
  • MODULE 3: VDI WITH XENDESKTOP
  • MODULE 4: OVERVIEW OF APPLICATION DELIVERY
  • MODULE 5: PRESENTATION VIRTUALIZATION WITH XENAPP AND RDS
  • MODULE 6: APPLICATION VIRTUALIZATION

Online Sales & Marketing Training

clip_image001        Virtualisation in a Nutshell

clip_image001        Microsoft Sales Specialist - Virtualisation

clip_image001        Learning Path: BDM, Sales  & Marketing, Tech Presales

clip_image001        Microsoft Sales University Infrastructure

clip_image001        Selling to the TDM

clip_image001        An Overview of Microsoft Server Virtualization

clip_image001        Virtualisation Sales Training

clip_image001        Licensing Server-Based Products in Virtual Environments

clip_image001        Saving Customers Money with Microsoft's Infrastructure

 

Online Tech L100-200 Training

clip_image001        Understanding How Microsoft Virtualization Compares  to VMware

clip_image001        Microsoft Server Virtualization: Architecture Labcast

clip_image001        Architecting Hyper-V & VMM Labcast

clip_image001        TechNet Webcast: Best Practices for Architectural Design of SAP on Hyper-V (Level 200)

clip_image001       TechNet Webcast: Automating Virtual Infrastructure Management with PRO Tips in System Center (Level 200)

clip_image001        TechNet Webcast: Microsoft Virtualization Best Practices for SharePoint (Level 200)

clip_image001        TechNet Webcast: Maximizing Hyper-V iSCSI Performance with Microsoft and Intel (Level 200)

clip_image001        TechNet Webcast: Thrive Live! IT Professional Virtualization Tour (Level 200)

clip_image001        TechNet Webcast: Thrive Live Chat! Virtualization (Level 200)

clip_image001        TechNet Webcast: Smart Environments – How Local Processing Matters in Green (Level 100)

clip_image001       TechNet Webcast: Green Enterprise: System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2 and Intel vPro/AMT Technologies (Level 200)

Online Tech L300-400 Training

New Courses

clip_image002        Virtualization 360: Microsoft Virtualization Strategy, Products, and Solutions for the New Economy

clip_image002        Using the System Center Suite to Automate the Deployment of Hyper-V Hosts and Guests

clip_image002        Understanding How Microsoft Virtualization Compares to Vmware

clip_image002        Disaster Recovery by Stretching Hyper-V Clusters Across Sites

clip_image002        Networking and Managing Hyper-V: Deployment Considerations

clip_image002        Virtualization Scenarios for Microsoft Business Critical Applications

clip_image002        Microsoft Site Recovery: Managing Mission Critical Infrastructure with HP Storage and Citrix Essentials for Hyper-V

clip_image002        Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2: Technical Overview (Part 1)

clip_image002        Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2: Advanced Tips and Tricks  (Part 2)

clip_image002        Performance and Resource Optimization for Virtual Machine Manager and Hyper-V

clip_image002        Understanding the real TCO of VDI

clip_image002        Planning and Deploying Microsoft VDI with Management Technologies

 

 

Virtualisation Solutions Competency:

Requirements and information

Server Virtualisation Exams & Preparation Guide:

Exam 70-652: Windows Server Virtualization, Configuring

Exam 70-403: System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008, Configuring

Virtualisation Key Resources:

Virtualisation Partner Academy Live Session

Virtualisation TechNet Page

Matt McSpirit - Virtual Boy TV

Virtualisation Learning Manager (TechNet)

Virtualisation Learning Path

Microsoft Solution Accelerators

Microsoft Learning

VMware Compete Resources:

Virtualization community page

Virtualization Planet blog

VMware Compare Case Studies site

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

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clip_image001        Writing Opalis Workflows and Utilizing the Databus Here

clip_image001        Installing and Configuring Opalis Components Here

clip_image001        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

 

Online Sales & Marketing Training

System Center Operations Manager

clip_image001        Microsoft Sales University for Infrastructure

clip_image001        Datacenter Management (Microsoft Sales University)

clip_image001        Lowering Cost of Ownership in the Datacenter with System Center

clip_image001        Microsoft Core Infrastructure Practice Builder

System Center Configuration Manager

clip_image001        Microsoft Sales University for Infrastructure

clip_image001        Microsoft Core Infrastructure Practice Builder

System Center Data Protection Manager

clip_image001        Microsoft Sales University for Infrastructure

clip_image001        Microsoft Core Infrastructure Practice Builder

System Center Service Manager

clip_image001        Efficient and Effective Service Management: How to Sell Service Manager – Sales Level 100

clip_image001       System Center Pricing and Licensing Update

System Center Essentials

clip_image001        System Center Essentials 2010 Overview

 

Online Tech L100-200 Training

System Center Operations Manager

clip_image001        SMSE Bootcamp Labcast

clip_image001        System Center Ops Manager TechNet Webcasts

clip_image001        Operations Manager 2007 R2 - Technical Skills Upgrade Plan  

clip_image001        System Center Ops Manager V-Labs

System Center Configuration Manager

clip_image001        System Center Client Management Bootcamp Course Labcast

clip_image001        System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Certification Prep Course Labcast

clip_image001        Exam Prep 70-401  Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuring

clip_image001        System Center Config Manager V-Labs

System Center Data Protection Manager

clip_image001        TechNet V-Labs for Data Protection Manager

clip_image001        TechNet Webcasts for Data Protection Manager

System Center Service Manager

clip_image001        System Center Service Manager Overview

System Center Essentials

clip_image001        Technical Introduction to System Center Essentials 2010

clip_image001        How to manage servers in midsized businesses , SCE 2010

clip_image001        Implementing System Center Essentials 2010

clip_image001        Integrated Virtual and Physical IT Management for Midsize Businesses

clip_image001        Managing Windows Clients in a Midsize Business

 

Online Tech L300-400 Training

System Center Operations Manager

clip_image001        Building Management Packs with the Authoring Console

clip_image001        Extending Operations Manager 2007 to Monitoring SAP on SQL

clip_image001        Installing Operations Manager 2007

clip_image001        Monitoring Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 and Exchange 2007

clip_image001        System Center Operations Manager 2007 Authoring Management Packs – Introduction (ITPro)

clip_image001        System Center Operations Manager 2007 Management Pack Authoring – Advanced (ITPro)

clip_image001        System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 - Advanced

clip_image001        System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 - Introduction

clip_image001        Understanding the Operations Manager 2007 SDK

System Center Configuration Manager

clip_image001        Deploying System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007

clip_image001        Implementing Branch Distribution Points in System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007

clip_image001        Implementing Desired Configuration Management in System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007

clip_image001        Implementing Maintenance Windows for Software Distribution in System Center Configuration

clip_image001        Introduction to System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007

clip_image001        Managing Custom Application Updates using Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007

clip_image001        Managing Microsoft Updates with System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007

clip_image001        Upgrading SMS 2003 SP2 to System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007

clip_image001        Upgrading System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to Service Pack 1

System Center Data Protection Manager

Get Ready for Data Protection Manager (DPM) 2010 RC

System Center Service Manager

Using Service Manager to Enhance the Capabilities of System Center Solutions

System Center Essentials

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

Exam 70-403: System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008, Configuring

Systems Management Key Resources

System Center TechNet Page

System Center Learning Manager (TechNet)

System Center Web Based Training

Microsoft Solution Accelerators

Microsoft Learning

Microsoft System Center Sales and Deployment Resources

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

System Center Essentials Webinars

System Center Essentials 2010 Overview

Implementing System Center Essentials 2010

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

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.

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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: Overall Value and Sales Opportunities

 

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

Exam 70-652: Windows Server Virtualization, Configuring

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

Microsoft Solution Accelerators

Microsoft Learning

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

Online Sales & Marketing Training

Forefront Client and Server

clip_image001        Microsoft Sales University for Infrastructure

clip_image001        Business Ready Security Solution Series #1: Secure Endpoint

clip_image001        Business Ready Security Solution Series #2: Identity and Access Management

clip_image001        Business Ready Security Solution Series #3:  Secure Messaging

clip_image001        Business Ready Security Solution Series #4: Help Customers Securely Collaborate with Partners and Employees

clip_image001        Business Ready Security Solution Series# 5:  Help Customers Find and Protect Their Data!

 

Online Tech L100-200 Training

Forefront Client and Server

clip_image001        Microsoft Forefront codename “Stirling” – An Integrated Security Suite (Level 200)

clip_image001        Forefront code name “Stirling” - The next generation of Forefront Security for Exchange Server (Level 200)

clip_image001        Microsoft Forefront code name “Stirling” - The next generation of Forefront Security for SharePoint (Level 200)

clip_image001        Microsoft Forefront codename “Stirling” – Forefront Client Security 2.0 Release Update (Level 200)

Identity and Access

clip_image001        Overview of Microsoft Edge Secure Access Technologies (Level 200)

clip_image001        Closing the Network Backdoor: Using Forefront Threat Management Gateway Beta 2 (Level 200)

clip_image001        Identity Lifecycle Manager 2 (Part 1):Empowering Users with Self-Service Identity Management Solutions (Level 200)

 

Online Tech L300-400 Training

Forefront Client and Server

clip_image001        Forefront Code Name "Stirling" Technical Overview (Level 300)

Identity and Access

clip_image001        Identity Lifecycle Manager "2" (Part 2 of 3): Expressing and Enforcing Business Policy (Level 300)

clip_image001        Identity Lifecycle Manager "2" (Part 3 of 3): Extensibility and Provisioning with ILM "2" (Level 300)

clip_image001        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

Exams & Preparation Guide:

Security Solutions Competency

Identity & Security Key Resources

Identity and Security Partner Showcase Landing Page

Microsoft Solution Accelerators

Microsoft Learning

 

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.

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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.

Online Sales & Marketing Training

clip_image001        Selling SharePoint 2010 in the Enterprise

clip_image001        SP2010 - Overview - video from SP conference in October

clip_image001        Business Productivity Infrastructure - University

clip_image001        SharePoint 2010 PAL sessions

clip_image001        SharePoint 2010 DEMO Script

 

Online Tech L100-200 Training

clip_image001        SharePoint Capacity Planning and Upgrade for the Next Version (2010)

clip_image001        SDPS: Futures and the New Upgrade To SharePoint 2010 Scenario

clip_image001        SharePoint 2010 Developer Training Course

clip_image001        FAST Search: Connectors and Using the BDC

clip_image001        FAST Search: Configuring Search UIs

clip_image001        FAST Search: Deployment and Scalability

clip_image001        Fast Search: People Search

 

Online Tech L300-400 Training

clip_image001        SharePoint 2010 Advanced Training (Ignite) for IT Professionals

clip_image001        SDPS-SharePoint 2010 Upgrade Deep Dive

clip_image001        SharePoint 2010 Ignite Developer On Demand

 

 

Portals & Collaboration Competency:

New Competency Launching Mid 2010

Office Solutions Development Specialisation

Portals & Collaboration Specialisation

Content Management Solutions Competency:

New Competency Launching Mid 2010

Enterprise Content Management Specialisation

Business Intelligence Competency:

New Competency Launching Mid 2010

Business Intelligence Platform specialisation

Performance Management specialisation

Project & Portfolio Management Solutions:

New Competency Launching Mid 2010

Enterprise Project Management Specialisation

Search Solutions Competency:

New Competency Launching Mid 2010

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

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:

Online Sales & Marketing Training

clip_image001        Enhanced Communication and Collaboration Campaign in-a-box

clip_image001        UC Cost Saving campaign BOM

clip_image001        Exchange 2010 Upgrade Campaign BOM

clip_image001        Exchange 2010 Demo Showcase

clip_image001        E2010 Deployment and Migration

 

Online Tech L100-200 Training

clip_image001        Mobility in Exchange 2010

clip_image001        Exchange 2010 Outlook Web Access

clip_image001        Exchange 2010 Demos

clip_image001        Transitioning from Exchange Server 2007 to Exchange Server 2010

clip_image001        Exchange Server 2010 (Beta) HA and Storage Scenarios Virtual Lab

clip_image001        Configuring Exchange Server 2010 Unified Messaging Virtual Lab

clip_image001        Exchange Server 2010 (Beta) Setup and Deployment Virtual Lab

clip_image001        E2010 Learning Snack (Beta)

clip_image001        Collection 6899: Exploring Features of Exchange Server 2010

 

Online Tech L300-400 Training

clip_image001        Exchange 2010 Voice Mail enabled by UM

clip_image001        Exchange 2010 Archiving and Retention

clip_image001        Exchange 2010 High Availability

clip_image001        Exchange 2010 Information Protection and Control

clip_image001        Exchange 2010 Management Tools

clip_image001        OCS R2 Ignite

 

 

Unified Comms Solutions Competency:

New Competency Launching Mid 2010

Unified Comms Key Resources

UC Learning Path

Microsoft Solution Accelerators

Microsoft Learning

 

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

Online Sales & Marketing Training

clip_image001        Application Platform University Curriculum

clip_image001        APU Series: Data Warehousing

clip_image001        APU Series: The Microsoft BI platform and solution strategy.

clip_image001        APU Series: Compete with Oracle solutions

 

Online Tech L100-200 Training

clip_image001        Introduction to Self-Service Analysis and Reporting in SQL Server 2008

clip_image001        Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server Master Data Services

clip_image001        BI: PowerPivot Hands-on Lab

clip_image001        Introduction to StreamInsight

clip_image001        Introduction to Multi-Server Application Management

clip_image001        Introduction to SQL Azure

Online Tech L300-400 Training

clip_image001        Application and Multi-Server Management with SQL Server 2008 R2

 

 

Business Intelligence Competency:

New Competency Launching Mid 2010

Data Management Solutions Specialisation

SQL Server Key Resources:

Microsoft SQL Server – Training Portal

SQL PLC Saved Search

SQL Server TechCenter - TechNet

Microsoft Solution Accelerators

Microsoft Learning

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

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Visual Studio 2010 Online Training:

Online Sales & Marketing Training

clip_image001        Visual Studio 2010 Introduction

clip_image001        Visual Studio 2010: Overall Value and Sales Opportunities

clip_image001        Visual Studio 2010: Attach

clip_image001        Fundamentals of Application Lifecycle Management

 

Online Tech L100-200 Training

clip_image001        A Lap Around Microsoft Visual Studio and Team Foundation Server 2010

clip_image001        MSdev.com: New Features in Visual Studio 2010

clip_image001        MSdev.com: ASP.NET AJAX 4.0

clip_image001        MSdev.com: Introduction to .NET 4.0

clip_image001        MSDN Webcast: geekSpeak: Architecture Tools in Visual Studio 2010

Online Tech L300-400 Training

clip_image001        New Features in .NET Framework 4.0 and VS 2010

 

Visual Studio Key Resources:

Visual Studio

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

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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

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

 

Licensing Solutions Competency:

Find out more about this Competency

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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