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Sunday, August 27, 2006 1:39 AM

How to tell if your SBS R2 media is the fixed media

In case you are one of the people wondering how you can tell if the SBS R2 media you receive is the updated media (after the recall ), I have posted the information for you in Question 33 of “ The 30 in 30 .” Thank you and have a wonderful day, Eric Ligman
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Wednesday, August 23, 2006 8:30 AM

Brewing up a new pot. New “Less than coffee” page launched.

It seems like not that long ago I was posting about the launch of the original “Less Than Coffee” site. Well today is another milestone in the “Less Than Coffee” evolution (or some would call it a revolution). The brand new “Less Than Coffee” page ( http://www.lessthancoffee.com
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006 8:13 AM

A sneak peek at the new Partner Portal

As you may or may not be aware, the Microsoft Partner Portal is being re-designed based on feedback and input from you. The work is almost complete and the new site will be launching soon. You can take a sneak peek at the new design and learn more about
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Wednesday, August 16, 2006 10:23 AM

Attention: Dell Laptop owners, check those batteries!

In case you have not heard already, there has been a recall issued for many Dell Laptop model batteries because, as Dell put it, “Under rare conditions, it is possible for these batteries to overheat, which could pose a risk of fire.” So, if you own any
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Tuesday, August 15, 2006 1:16 PM

Online Software Assurance Benefits Activation Tutorial Available

In this morning’s Office & Windows Licensing Sales Session for Partners, one of the topics we discussed was Software Assurance benefits, including: 1) Windows Vista Enterprise 2) Office Professional Home Use Rights 3) eLearning Courses 4) Employee
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Friday, August 11, 2006 9:04 AM

Hey, where are my Office 2007 Beta 2 Activation Keys for my Action Pack?!?!?

Sound familiar? If so, then here’s the simple 3-Step solution to finding your Activation Keys for the Office 2007 Beta 2 in your Action Pack: Step 1: Take a deep breath and relax Step 2: Go to: https://partner.microsoft.com/us/40016472 (Sign in if you
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Thursday, August 10, 2006 1:25 PM

Three part Live Meeting series next week to help you drive Office & Windows Sales. Have you registered yet?

If you haven’t registered yet, we are presenting a new three part Live Meeting series next week designed to help all of the Small Business Partners grow their Office and Windows business. Here are the sessions: 1) Office and Windows for Small Business
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Wednesday, August 09, 2006 9:35 AM

August Security Updates posted – Update your computers

In case you did not see the Updates posted to the Microsoft site, there were 12 released yesterday and 9 of them were Critical, so be sure to head out to the Microsoft Update Web Site to ensure your computer is up to date with these latest updates. If
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Wednesday, August 09, 2006 7:49 AM

So we have a SBS 2003 standard sp1 box – Can we add SA to the Retail R2 Upgrade?

This question was just posed earlier today, so I thought I would post the answer here so others knew the right answer (and where to find it) as well. So the scenario presented is someone with an SBS 2003 Standard SP1 box without Software Assurance today.
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Monday, August 07, 2006 3:13 PM

Come one, come all, to SMB Nation this fall!

It seems like just yesterday when I was sitting in the Kodiak room of the Microsoft Conference Center typing up my post the morning of my presentation at SMB Nation 2005; however, we are now on the brink of SMB Nation 2006! Are you going to be here? If
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Wednesday, August 02, 2006 1:10 PM

Microsoft Financing Gets Even Better! Check out this promo offer!

Your customers only pay $50 per month for the first 6 months! Yes, you read that right. Are you taking advantage of Microsoft Financing yet for your clients? You may have seen our post in July showing the fantastic results that those using Microsoft Financing
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Wednesday, August 02, 2006 8:42 AM

The Small Business Server (SBS) 2003 Partner Group Tour is coming!

Microsoft Updates SBS Partners on SBS 2003 R2, Windows Vista and 2007 Microsoft Office system View available dates and locations Overview: Expect standing room only for these partner networking events. Microsoft is excited to share product and solution
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Tuesday, August 01, 2006 7:12 AM

New online resource just released. Have you seen it yet?

In our continuing effort to provide resources for you, our Small Business Partners, to quickly find answers to questions or pointers to additional resources available to you to help you grow your business, we have just released a brand new online series
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