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Next week Microsoft Canada will be hosting a webcast on using WPF to develop the latest LOB applications. In this Webcast we will explore the rational of why you should choose WPF and provide you with an understanding of several key features, including: - Why choose WPF over other technologies like WebForms or WinForms
- What is XAML and how XAML leads to rapid UI development
- Using Expression Blend and Visual Studio to maximize team development
- Key features of WPF, including:
- Lookless Controls
- Styles and Themes
- Data Binding
- What’s new for WPF in the .NET Framework V4.0
Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) has the flexibility to quickly design powerful line-of-business application that will help get you to market faster and more easily and help meet the requirements of your customers. If you are an ISV looking to better understand the powerful features available in WPF then this Webinar is for you. WPF has been available in the .NET Framework since version 3.0 yet many developers do not have clear insight into the advantages it provides. WPF has the ability to allow designers and developers to collaborate, allowing you more control over the look and feel of the individual user interface components. Controls created using WPF’s description language (XAML) can be customized in almost any conceivable fashion. During this Webinar we will provide you with the knowledge to begin creating your line-of-business application utilizing this powerful development framework. This webinar is applicable for many members in your organization, including: • Developers
• Designers
• IT Architects
• Directors and VPs of Development Thursday June 18th, 2009
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EST)
Event ID: 1032385765 Register here: http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032385765&EventCategory=4&culture=en-CA&CountryCode=CA Thanks,
Jamie Wakeam
Software Architect Advisor
Microsoft Canada
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The world of online computing is continually changing. Today many ISVs are exploring how cloud computing can give them a competitive edge and optimized delivery model for their solutions. Microsoft has recently announced that the Windows Azure platform will reach production status in 2009 and we want to ensure you understand how to best leverage this extensive platform. Please join Microsoft Canada in an interactive virtual round table discussion with Sr. Architect Eugenio Pace and Architect Advisor Jamie Wakeam as we explore Microsoft’s cloud computing platform. We will ensure you gain a full understanding of the many cloud opportunities enabled by Windows Azure and discuss the challenges and solutions you may encounter. With this interactive LiveMeeting session, we will devote a portion of the session to provide everyone participating an opportunity to pose questions and opinions for the presenters and your industry peers. - No travel required!
- To encourage interactive participation through Microsoft LiveMeeting, attendees who register before Friday May 15th will be eligible to receive a complimentary Microsoft LifeCam.
- Registration is limited to 15 attendees per session, Certified and Gold Certified partners only with the ISV competency.
Please register by emailing your interest to Jamie Wakeam or John Hinz. Western Session: May 27th, 2009
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PST) Eastern Session: May 28th, 2009
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EST) This interactive LiveMeeting session is applicable for senior technical decision makers, including: - Chief Technology Officers
- Chief/Sr. Architects
- Directors and VPs of Development
Thanks,
Jamie Wakeam
ISV Software Architect Advisor
Microsoft Canada
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Microsoft Canada will be hosting our second round of individual application compatibility labs in Vancouver the last week of May. I’ve included the full details below, including the registration link for Certified and Gold partners to sign up. We still plan to visit other cities in the future so pease be sure to email us at cdnwac@ microsoft.com to let us know if you are interested in app compat labs in your city.  Windows Readiness Workshop
Worldwide ISV Workshops focused on the adoption of 
Abstract Microsoft has launched an exciting program called the Windows 7 ISV Remediation Workshops to assist our valued ISV Partners with ensuring application compatibility with Windows 7, and we would like to extend an invitation to your company to participate! In addition to ensuring your application runs well on Windows 7, this workshop will help you prepare for “Compatible with Windows 7 Logo” certification. This is a unique opportunity for you to bring in your companies' client application, install it on pre-built Windows 7 machines, and spend a few hours alongside a Microsoft client expert. We will help to identify any potential blocking issues and suggest both remediation paths and architectural pattern improvements where appropriate. We highly suggest that you spend time viewing the 60-minute online Windows 7 Compatibility training at msdev.com and review the Windows 7 Application Quality Cookbook prior to attending the workshop. This will ensure that we can maximize the value of your workshop experience. Location This Windows 7 ISV Remediation Workshops will be held in Microsoft’s Vancouver, BC offices May 26th to 29th 2009. Participation Please bring your applications to be loaded on a secure Windows test platform in a private developer lab environment for testing and debugging application issues. Dedicated consultants will be on hand to support participants in investigating application compatibility and give architectural guidance. Participants will have the opportunity to test their application for compatibility with the most recent publicly available version of Windows 7. You will also receive valuable guidance on how to address compatibility issues discovered during testing. While we will do our best to accommodate unique installation scenarios, our focus is on making your application work with Windows 7. If you need a server, it would be ideal if you can bring a fully configured server on your own machine, which we can plug directly into our local network. Registration You can register by visiting http://www.msregistration.com/Win7Canada, and choosing any ONE session per company from those listed. Up to 4 people may attend per company and only one person needs to register. This is a great opportunity to test your applications on Windows 7, but there is limited availability so be sure to register early to get your preferred time slot. Outcomes You will walk out of these workshops with at the very least a thorough understanding of compatibility issues and any steps that you'll need to take to ensure Windows 7 compatibility. We'll also provide you with the opportunity to submit your application to the Windows 7 Compatibility Center (where we encourage all of our customers to go to find compatible applications). We will assist you to achieve “Compatible with Windows 7” certification, if desired. Thanks,
Jamie Wakeam
Software Architect Advisor
Microsoft Canada
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Later in the month Adam Gallant on of our local Visual Studio specialists is going to join me for a webcast outlining some of the great features for ISVs in the suite of products. This will also coinside with some very agressive discounts in market now. Here are the details and I hope you can join us: Visual Studio Team System provides software development organizations with comprehensive capabilities for supporting software development projects, to help address all the roles that play part in delivering products to customers. In recognition of the critical role Gold Certified and Certified partners play in the overall success of the Microsoft ecosystem, we’re excited to announce the special promotion offering of Microsoft® Visual Studio® Team System 2008 Team Editions or Microsoft Visual Studio Team System 2008 Team Suite at approximately 65% off of Open Value ERP for purchases made between April 15, 2009 through June 26, 2009. These offers are available exclusively for active Microsoft Partner Program Gold Certified and Certified partners and partners are referred to their preferred reseller or distributor for fulfillment. See terms and conditions for additional details . Join us on a webcast to learn about: 1. The functionality you are missing in the test and architecture editions of Visual Studio, including the exciting new capabilities coming with VSTS Visual Studio Team System 2010, that can help improve the productivity and capabilities of your software teams. 2. The limited time promotion and how you can take advantage of it. Register now! http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032416140&Culture=en-CA
Thanks,
Jamie Wakeam
ISV Software Architect Advisor
Microsoft Canada
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Microsoft Canada will be hosting a series of individual application compatibility labs in Mississauga the last week of April. I’ve included the full details below, including the registration link for partners to sign up. Our intent is to visit other cities across Canada with this service but we are going to start with Mississauga as it’s free for me to book facility space at the head office. Please be sure to email us at cdnwac@ microsoft.com to let us know if you are Microsoft partner interested in Windows Application Compatibility assistance but can’t make it to the Mississauga lab. Based on demand I’ll be looking to take the lab to other cities across Canada. Thanks,
Jamie Wakeam
Software Architect Advisor
Microsoft Canada
Windows Readiness Workshop
Worldwide ISV Workshops focused on the adoption of Microsoft has launched an exciting program called the Windows 7 Remediation Workshop to assist our valued ISV Partners in ensuring application quality on Windows 7. We would like to extend an invitation to your company to participate in this half day event working with a dedicated consultant! Location
This Windows 7 Remediation Workshop will be held at Microsoft Mississauga the week of April 27th – May 1st, 2009.
1950 Meadowvale Blvd
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 8L9 Participation
Please bring your applications to be loaded on a secure Windows test platform in a private developer lab environment for testing and debugging application issues. Dedicated consultants will be on hand to support participants in investigating application compatibility, and give architectural guidance. Participants will have the opportunity to test their application for compatibility with the most recent publicly available version of Windows 7. You will also receive valuable guidance on how to address compatibility issues discovered during testing. Registration
You can register for AM or PM sessions in the lab here http://www.msregistration.com/Win7Canada, and choosing any session from those outlined below. This is a great opportunity to test your applications on Windows 7, but there is limited availability so be sure to register early to get your preferred time slot. - MON 4/27:
- TUES 4/28:
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- FRI 5/1:
Future Sessions
Can’t make it to Mississauga the week of April 27th? Let us know you are interested in having these workshops come to your Canadian city at a later date by emailing your interest to Canadian Windows Application Compatibility alias cdnwac@ microsoft.com. If we get enough interested companies from your city we’ll try our best to get a lab setup locally. Please let us know. Best Regards,
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Later in April, Stephen Giles and I will be hosting a three part series on SQL Server 2008. There is so much amazing functionality in SQL 2008 that we get questions on all the time that we felt a three part series would be a good way to get everyone up to speed quickly. Full details are below. Thanks,
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This three-part webcast series will focus on highlighting the value of migrating to SQL Server 2008. This will include information on the new features of SQL Server 2008 and why you should migrate even if you don’t intend to use any of these new features. Session 1: Helping to increase productivity in dealing with the new world of data This session will discuss many of the new data types SQL Server 2008 introduces. Even if you don’t make use of the new data types there are new data driven features that you will want to know about to get the most out of SQL Server 2008. This session will discuss: - Filestream
- Hierarchy ID
- Spatial Data types
- Changes to full text indexing
April 23, 2009 2:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) 
-------------------------------------------------------------------- Session 2: Embracing Business Intelligence Many existing applications today are looking for ways to gain deeper insight and analysis into the data stored within. SQL Server 2008 builds on the strong set of Analysis and Reporting tools offered in SQL Server 2005. This session will discuss: 1. How to incorporate reporting services into your existing applications 2. Improvements to Reporting Services including: - Implication of no longer requiring IIS
- The flexibility introduced by the Tablix property
- The flexibility introduced by the Tablix property
- Improved visualization
- Report builder 2.0
We will also spend some time in this session looking forward to the future version of SQL Server, codenamed Kilimanjaro. April 23, 2009 2:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) 
-------------------------------------------------------------------- Session 3: Immediate Rewards In the third and final session of this series we will look into the features that ISVs can leverage “Out-of-the-Box” to help improve the performance, reliability and management of their applications without changing a line of code. This session will discuss: - Transparent Data Encryption
- Compression
- Resource Governor
- Plan Freezing
April 23, 2009 3:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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• DB Administrators and Managers
• Developers and Managers
• QA Engineers and Managers
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One of the questions we get asked from time to time is what guidance can you give with regard to upgrading a Visual Basic 6 application to VB.NET. Fortunately Microsoft has published a wide range of material addressing just this subject. Before deciding to upgrade an application from Visual Basic 6.0 to Visual Basic .NET, it is helpful to understand why you should consider upgrading at all. Usually, you have business requirements that compel you to upgrade an application from Visual Basic 6.0 to Visual Basic .NET. Common reasons, or drivers, to upgrade an application to Visual Basic .NET are: - To Web-enable the application, or enhance an existing Web-enabled application with ASP.NET features.
- To take advantage of the improvements in developer productivity and the enhanced development features that Visual Basic .NET, the .NET Framework, and Visual Studio .NET provide such as Web services.
- To consolidate your company’s software assets improving system integration and reducing the overhead of needing experts on different platforms.
- To reduce the cost of ongoing business activity. For example, the increased scalability and performance of applications that are upgraded to Visual Basic .NET, and the increased productivity of developers, can reduce the costs of regular business activity.
- To improve the maintenance of an application in any of these situations:
- Your business does not have an in-house expert on the application.
- Your business has a high turnover of staff.
- Your business does not have enough resources to support the application.
- The available documentation is limited or outdated.
Microsoft has put together an extensive set of guidelines at Upgrading Visual Basic 6.0 Applications to Visual Basic .NET to help developers ease the migrating process. These guidelines provided a platform for understanding obstacles that might be encountered migrating different kinds of applications. There are a few features in VB6 that are not supported in VB.NET. Those features are: - OLE Container Control
- Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE)
- DAO or RDO Data Binding
- Visual Basic 5 Controls
- DHTML Applications
- ActiveX Documents
- Property Pages
Due to the differences between VB6 and VB.NET most applications will require some rework for components that cannot be mapped directly to a component of VB.NET. The easiest way to determine the amount or rework required is to use the Upgrade Wizard available in Visual Studio and review a list of issues in the upgrade report the wizard generates. Another tool you have in your arsenal is the Visual Basic 6 Code Advisor. The code advisor is an add-in that once installed can scan existing VB6 projects to ensure they meet predetermined code standards. The Code Advisor can suggest changes and best practices to ease your migration from VB6 to Visual Basic .NET, and enables you to create custom scanning rules to check your VB6 code for compliance with your own personal or development team best practices. Arming yourself with as much information as possible is your best approach in converting your applications. Microsoft has published a free book on the subject of converting your applications. Upgrading Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 to Microsoft Visual Basic .NET is the complete technical guide to upgrading Visual Basic 6 applications to Visual Basic .NET, covering all upgrade topics from APIs to ZOrders. Thanks,
John Hinz
Developer Advisor
Microsoft Canada
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We have several upcoming Microsoft Windows 7 events that are planned for the Canadian market. We’ve been advertising these events on DiscoverMetro and through our normal communication channels. However, given the amount of excitement and questions around Windows 7, I thought it would be beneficial to send this quick summary email. We have three Canadian events planned in the near future: - Windows 7 Developer Overview Webcast – To help get us all orientated on the exciting new features in Windows 7, I’ll be giving a quick one-hour overview webcast later this week; Wednesday March 11th 2PM EDT. Full details and registration links are directly below in this email.
- Windows 7 Metro 3-day Training Events – Mississauga March 25th, Vancouver April 15th - This will be a 3 day hands on developer workshop learning about application compatibility and new features your app will be able to take advantage of in Windows 7. Full details and registration links are in the second section directly below.
- Windows 7 Application Compatibility Workshops – A ½ day application assessment performed by a consultant who specializes in Windows Vista/Windows 7 application compatibility. After attending this 1:1 session you’ll know exactly what if any application compatibility issues you face. More details to come soon with labs starting in April. Please contact me directly if you are interested.
As always, please let me know if there are any questions. Thanks,
Jamie Wakeam
ISV Software Architect
Microsoft Canada
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Date: March 11th, 2009, 2:00PM Eastern Time
Location: Online LiveMeeting
Registration: Microsoft Events Event Overview Are you an ISV looking to get a better understanding of Windows 7? The beta has been out for a while now and the excitement is building fast. Don’t get caught with an incompatible application and don’t miss out on exciting ways to enhance your application experience on Windows 7. Attend this webinar to learn all about the newest operating system from Microsoft and how to position your application for the ultimate experience running on Windows 7. This Webcast will provide you with an overview of: - New improved fundamental features
- New improved user interface features
- Understand how investments in Windows Vista-based application compatibility will help you in Windows 7
- How to help your desktop applications be compatible on Windows 7
- How you can take advantage of specific enhancements of Windows 7 in your applications
This webinar is applicable for many members in your organization, including: - Product Managers
- Desktop Developers
- QA Engineers
- Managers, Directors and VPs of Development/Product Management/QA
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Date: March 25th – 27th, 2009
Registration: Login to the DiscoverMetro.net portal (For ISV by invitation only) Event: Windows 7 Metro Training Event Vancouver
Date: April 15th – 17th, 2009
Registration: Login to the DiscoverMetro.net portal (For ISV by invitation only) Event Overview Windows 7 enables developers to build applications on a solid foundation; enable richer application experiences; and integrate the best of Windows and web services. The features and technologies of the Windows 7 operating system enable you to build the next generation of software applications. This event represents your opportunity to gain advance access to technical features and solution scenario information enabling you to build solutions on the new platforms. This is a special event organized specifically to share Microsoft’s early, forward-looking plans with our closest partners and customers. You will have the opportunity to provide feedback directly with Microsoft product architects. A current Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is required for this event. Topical agenda includes: - Graphics Improvements
- Multi Touch and Ink
- Security
- Application Instrumentation, Diagnostic and Performance Tools
- Application Compatibility Overview
- Sensor Platform and Location
- Power Management
- Background Services and Process
- New Taskbar
- Open Packaging Conventions
Attendee Prerequisites This is a fast-paced, three day event designed for experienced software developers and solution architects. Familiarity with Microsoft platform technologies and development tools is recommended. Registration is open to all partners enrolled in the Server Metro program. Please review the details herein and register to reserve your seat today. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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- How Cloud Computing offers more flexibility than you might think.
- How you can architect solutions for multiple user experiences and make your employees more productive.
Register Now, for any of these cities: - Montreal March 18, 2009
- Calgary April 1, 2009
- Mississauga April 1, 2009
- Vancouver April 8, 2009
- Ottawa April 8, 2009
- Edmonton April 29, 2009
Architecting Flexibility Details Session1: The Plus in “Software Plus Services” A new paradigm of software is unfolding: “Cloud Computing”. Impacts from globalization, economic turbulence and regulation are putting pressure on your business. Can new options available in computation, delivery, and storage address these pressures? What type of impact will this have on your Organization? By the end of this session, you will - Be introduced to Microsoft’s vision for flexible cloud computing.
- Understand what Software + Services means to your Organization.
- Understand considerations and initial success scenarios inherent in this new paradigm.
Session 2: Flexibility Microsoft’s Software + Services vision provides flexible solutions that span on-premises, cloud and combined delivery models. This offers you the ultimate flexibility in choosing when and where you use different delivery models. In this session, we will explore the various infrastructure options Microsoft has today and in the near term, that will allow you to create cost effective solutions regardless of the delivery model you choose. By the end of this session, you will - Have explored current and future infrastructure technologies Microsoft is offering to help you deliver on-premises and cloud based solutions.
- Gain a deeper appreciation of the capabilities and requirements needed to deliver a cloud based solution.
- Learn how these technologies can create cost effective solutions regardless of the delivery model.
Session 3: Choice Choosing the right channels to deliver productive user experiences are very important factors in whether your solution is successful. Gone are the days of simply choosing “web versus desktop”. You might need to consider hybrid solutions that take the best of the cloud combined with the power of a mobile or desktop device. In this session we will discuss the importance of the presentation layer in today’s software solutions. By the end of this session, you will - Thinking about why selecting the right presentation layer for your software solution is so important.
- Thinking about how exposing functionality in your application as services is a way to drive further innovation Thinking about when to use multi-channel architectures and how they are helping workforces and consumers be more productive.
Session 4: Panel Discussion A thought provoking discussion with a panel of experts on Software +Services and the future of computing. This event is for Senior Technical Managers, Architects and Decision Makers. Thanks,
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Later today I’m going to give a one hour overview webcast on IE8 RC1. The slides from my talk are posted here for anyone who missed the talk or wanted to download a local copy:
Thanks,
Jamie
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Next week I'll be presenting a webinar on Internet Explorer 8 RC1. The full details of the webinar are listed below and you can register for the event here:
REGISTER HERE
On-demand viewing will also be available shortly after the event.
Thanks,
Jamie Wakeam
Software Architect Advisor
Microsoft Canada
Tuesday February 24, 2009
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (EST)
Event ID: 1032404577
ISV Webinar:
See the latest power and flexibility that Internet Explorer® 8 RC1 internet browser brings to your web browsing experience.
This Webcast will provide you with an understanding of:
- Major new features in Internet Explorer 8 RC1
- Improvements made from Beta2 to RC1
- How to ensure your web properties render properly in Internet Explorer 8
- How you can take advantage of specific enhancements to Internet Explorer 8 to help improve your customers experience and time spent on your web properties
Are you an ISV looking to get a better understanding of the powerful new web browser from Microsoft? Internet Explorer 8 will be the default browser for Windows 7 and an available upgrade for users of Windows Vista and Windows XP. Don't get caught with improperly rendering web pages or miss out on the exciting productivity enhancements of this new browser. Attend this webinar to learn all about the newest browser from Microsoft and position your web properties for the ultimate experience when viewed through Internet Explorer 8.
This webinar is applicable for many members in your organization, including:
- Web Developers and Managers
- QA Engineers and Managers
- IT Engineers and Managers
- Directors and VPs of Development
- Web Product Managers
- Web Designers
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For those of you in need of running SQL or Windows platform tests to either join the or renew your membership in the Microsoft Partner Program, check out the following discounts being offered:
The following offers and updates on the Platform Test for ISVs that supports SQL Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 are now available:
Thanks,
Jamie Wakeam
Software Architect Advisor
Microsoft Canada
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With the Beta now in the wild, there has been lots of discussion on Windows 7 recently. I wanted to pass along a list of great resources that was forwarded to me to help ISVs get started on adoption.
Windows 7 builds on the substantial investments in Windows Vista to deliver an operating system that boots quickly, is fast and reliable, is more secure, gets the most out of today’s powerful hardware, and connects with the broad world of devices customers use every today.
Get Ready for Windows 7
Download Windows 7 Beta.
Ensure Application Compatibility
Windows Vista Compatibility Center
Gain valuable exposure of your Windows Vista compatible software products by listing them on this comprehensive site. The investments you make to ensure Windows Vista compatibility will help you prepare your software for the release of Windows 7 and give your customers confidence that your products will continue to deliver great value to your customers as they move to the new operating system.
Windows 7 Application Quality Cookbook
Learn how to verify compatibility of your applications with Windows 7 and get an overview of the few known application compatibility issues with the new operating system. Understand differences in performance, reliability, and usability, and access links to detailed white papers and other developer guidance.
Windows 7 ISV and Developer Resources
Windows 7 Developer Guide
Get help building applications on a solid foundation, enable richer application experiences, and integrate the best of Windows and web services by providing information on the features and technologies of Windows 7 that enable you to build the next generation of software applications.
Windows 7 White Papers
Review this collection of white papers on MSDN for in-depth technical insight into Windows 7.
Windows 7 Partner Resources
Access resources describing the Windows 7 partner opportunity.
Windows 7 Content from PDC 2008
View announcements and session recordings from this year’s Professional Developers Conference available online.
Dev Readiness
Check out the extensive content, tools and resources available on this community site for Windows software developers.
Thanks,
Jamie Wakeam
Software Architect Advisor
Microsoft Canada
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My colleagues who work on Visual Studio here in Canada have an excellent partner promotion running for 66% off of Team Suite + MSDN Premium. This is for qualified partners so you’ll need to follow the link or email to confirm your company qualifies. Here are the details….
https://partner.microsoft.com/Canada/40082293
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Limited Time Promotional Offer for CDS and ISV Competency Partners!
Custom Development and ISV partners are a critical factor in the overall success of Microsoft products in the marketplace. In recognition of your contributions, we want to help you empower your organization with a complete development environment.
Between January 1, 2009 and May 1, 2009, active Gold and Certified CDS or ISV competency partners may purchase Visual Studio Team System 2008 Team Suite with MSDN Premium subscription at a 66% discount off retail price.
Please contact cdndvhlp@microsoft.com to request the promotional code, or any additional questions you may have regarding the promotional offer. | |
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Jamie
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Hello,
The Partner Program team here in Canada has passed on some information to me about an upcoming Hyper-V training course. This will be running across the country and does have a small fee of $349.
Where & When:
1. Toronto - February 26 - 27
2. Vancouver - March 2 - 3
3. Montreal - March 2 - 3
4. Calgary - March 2 - 3
5. Mississauga - March 9 - 10
6. Ottawa - April 16 - 17
Register Today for only $349 + tax - REGISTER HERE
About the Training
This course has been accelerated to a 2 day instructor-led course which will teach participants how to implement and manage Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V. It also teaches students how to manage Hyper-V with System Center Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) and with PowerShell.
Target Audience
The primary audience for this course is Windows Server 2003/2008 System Administrators who manage and implement Server Virtualization technologies within their network.
The secondary audience for this course is Enterprise System Architects who plan enterprise server resources with an emphasis on server consolidation.
At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Install and configure Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V.
- Understand Hyper-V Virtual Networking.
- Understand the types of Virtual Hard Drives and their benefits.
- Create and manage Virtual Machines on the Hyper-V server.
- Understand how to configure the Hyper-V server to ensure high availability.
- Monitor the performance of the Hyper-V server.
- Understand how to use existing virtual machines in the Hyper-V server.
- Understand the issues with migrating existing Virtual Machines to Hyper-V.
- Understand how System Center Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) can be used to manage Hyper-V servers throughout the enterprise.
- Use PowerShell to manage the Hyper-V server and the virtual machines hosted on the Hyper-V server.
- Implement a disaster recovery plan for Virtual Machines on Hyper-V.
*all sessions are presented in English
Cette présentation sera offerte en anglais seulement
** You will need to sign in as a technology partner using your .NET Passport in order to access this site.
Thanks,
Jamie
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