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April 2007 - Posts

Monday, April 30, 2007 1:02 PM

Small Business Desktop Advantage for only $785 ERP (That’s only $16 more than Office Small Business by itself!) Here’s how…

One of the regular readers of our Blog pointed out two of my posts and asked a simple follow-up question. Here are the posts he read: 1) Are you taking advantage of the 15% discount offered through the Open Consolidation offer? 2) Sales Tip: Use SoftGrid
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Monday, April 30, 2007 9:17 AM

Windows Genuine Advantage FAQs and other information regarding earlier post

Since my earlier, “ Make sure you are aware of the important activation changes in Microsoft Windows Vista ” post regarding Windows Genuine Advantage and the announcement of the “Reduced PC Functionality” associated with those running non-genuine Microsoft
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Monday, April 30, 2007 8:31 AM

What do the various part numbers mean for the Small Business Desktop Advantage?

I received a question earlier regarding the different part #s listed on the Open Value pricelist for the Small Business Desktop Advantage (SBDA) and what each meant. As such, I thought I would provide this quick overview: Part #s: · B6K-00052 - New SBDA
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Monday, April 30, 2007 1:16 AM

Make sure you are aware of the important activation changes in Microsoft Windows Vista

The significant anti-piracy technologies built into Windows Vista software are designed to make the widespread pirating of Windows Vista more difficult. Now, all customers who deploy Windows Vista must successfully activate it using a genuine product
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Sunday, April 29, 2007 11:06 PM

What eLearning courses do I get with my Microsoft Windows Software Assurance?

By now you’ve probably seen both the “ So what eLearning courses do I get with my SBS Software Assurance? ” and the “ What eLearning courses do I get with my Microsoft Office Software Assurance? ” posts on my Blog. If so, you might be thinking, “Wow,
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Saturday, April 28, 2007 10:37 PM

What eLearning courses do I get with my Microsoft Office Software Assurance?

If you read my prior post, “ Yes, “Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for a Small- and Medium-Sized Business” courses ($223.99 Value!) are included in your SBS Software Assurance. ,” or, “ So what eLearning courses do I get with my
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Friday, April 27, 2007 1:46 PM

So what eLearning courses do I get with my SBS Software Assurance?

If you read my prior post, “ Yes, “Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for a Small- and Medium-Sized Business” courses ($223.99 Value!) are included in your SBS Software Assurance. ,” you might be thinking, “Cool! Hey, what other eLearning
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Friday, April 27, 2007 11:20 AM

Yes, “Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for a Small- and Medium-Sized Business” courses ($223.99 Value!) are included in your SBS Software Assurance.

Earlier this week I received a question about whether or not the “ Collection 5974: Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for a Small- and Medium-Sized Business ” (a $223.99 value!) collection of eLearning courses is included in the Software
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Friday, April 27, 2007 9:57 AM

Sales Tip: Use SoftGrid to qualify any of your customers for a new Open Business or Open Value Agreement

So here’s a tip that I’ve shared with several Partners in the past based on something I used to utilize when I owned my Microsoft Partner company prior to joining Microsoft that can hopefully help you out as well. Here’s the scenario: What if you have
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Friday, April 27, 2007 8:29 AM

Public Beta of Windows “Longhorn” Server now available

For those of you that have been looking to find where and when you can get your hands on a beta version of the upcoming “Longhorn” version of Microsoft Windows Server, your wait is now over. Head on over to the Beta 3 Evaluation Site where you can find
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Thursday, April 19, 2007 3:46 PM

Excuse me while I borrow your PCM (Partner Community Manager) for awhile…

Next week the entire Partner Community Manager Team will heading out to Redmond to join me for a Team meeting here on the Microsoft Campus. As such, please don’t surprised if you see quite a few OOF email replies, longer delays in responses, etc. during
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Thursday, April 19, 2007 12:16 AM

Ready-to-Go Campaign Webcasts – May 7th & 8th

Is your company’s marketing up to speed? Find out by attending a free webcast tailored to fit your specific business needs. On May 7th & 8th we invite you to attend one of four free webcasts hosted by the Microsoft Partner Program. These informative
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Wednesday, April 18, 2007 12:26 PM

Microsoft System Center Presents - System Management Boot Camp

“Increase Revenue through System Center Boot Camp training” Registration site: http://www.msreadiness.com/IL_MultiRegister.asp?multiregid=5015308 The new wave of System Center product releases creates exciting new opportunities to increase profitability
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Wednesday, April 18, 2007 6:37 AM

A personal request - Virginia Tech Orange and Maroon effect

Stepping aside from the business, below is a personal request to show support for those closely affected by the tragic events on Monday. The following was sent by one of our team members, Tom Harshbarger , PCM in our Southeast Area, former graduate of
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Wednesday, April 18, 2007 1:08 AM

Worldwide Partner Conference 2007 Registration Now Open!

A couple of days ago I posted to the Blog about registration for Worldwide Partner Conference 2007 opening soon. Well, wait no longer... Registration for Worldwide Partner Conference 2007 is now open! This is a "can't miss" event for any Microsoft partner.
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Tuesday, April 17, 2007 4:11 PM

$200 Visa Gift Card and up to 12% D&H credit for you in the SMB Step Up The Network Program – Are you participating yet?

That’s right! You can receive a $200 Visa gift card and up to a 12% D&H credit when you take advantage of this current promotion through D&H . Receive a $200 Visa Gift Card! Current resellers purchasing either Cisco or Microsoft eligible product
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Tuesday, April 17, 2007 9:58 AM

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 64-bit and Windows Server 2003 R2 64-bit included in April Action Pack shipment

Back when the last Action Pack kit shipped out, several people asked about Exchange Server 2007 and “Where is it?” The answer… “It’s on the way.” Here we are in April and the April Action Pack kits are on the way. You should be receiving your kits prior
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Tuesday, April 17, 2007 9:35 AM

Microsoft Action Pack Subscription Managed Newsgroup Available

As you may know, there has been a time or two where a question about the Microsoft Action Pack has arisen and people were wondering where to go for more information. Ok, maybe more than one or two: · UPDATE: What Downgrade Rights are included in my Action
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Tuesday, April 17, 2007 9:17 AM

Are you taking advantage of the 15% discount offered through the Open Consolidation offer?

If not, now’s the time to talk with your client about taking advantage of this savings opportunity. Your clients can receive an estimated 15% discount for consolidating Software Assurance renewals from multiple Open License Agreements into a single Open
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Tuesday, April 17, 2007 8:29 AM

Special offer from SMB Nation East - Become a Small Business Specialist In a Weekend

Have you been looking to become a Microsoft Small Business Specialist; however, have not taken the time to take one of the required MCP Exams to qualify? Maybe you’ve been saying, “I’ll get to it…” Well, here’s your chance to do it all plus more in a
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Monday, April 16, 2007 7:30 AM

Office Accounting 2007 Update Available: Enable import of transactions from QuickBooks

For those of you with Microsoft Office Accounting 2007 or looking to move to Microsoft Office Accounting 2007 and want to import transactions from Intuit’s QuickBooks, this download provides the update to Microsoft Office Accounting 2007 to enable this.
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Sunday, April 15, 2007 11:12 PM

"Using Microsoft Financing” Online Training Course Available

Increase the size and profitability of your business deals - and close them faster - by taking "Microsoft Financing: Understanding Financing for IT Solutions." In this 90-minute, online course, learn about the customer budgeting process and how customers
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Sunday, April 15, 2007 11:08 PM

Last Chance for Discounted Vouchers on Licensing MCP Exams

Licensing is a critical part of the sales cycle – the “How” to buy. Prepare for even greater success by attaining MCP credentials and joining the Licensing Solutions competency. Microsoft is currently offering vouchers for 50 percent off the regular Microsoft
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Sunday, April 15, 2007 10:53 PM

Worldwide Partner Conference 2007 – Registration Opens Soon

Calling all partners! Registration for the Worldwide Partner Conference 2007 will open on April 18th. This year is expected to be the biggest and best ever. Join us in Denver, Colorado, July 10-12. Registration is limited so get registered early. We’ll
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Friday, April 06, 2007 10:21 AM

Hey, where’s my 2nd CD for Visual Studio Standard that came in my "Special Edition for Small Business Specialists" MAPS shipment?

I’ve seen a few messages floating around about a single CD of Visual Studio Standard being included in these kits; however, when you go to install it, it asks for CD 2, which is mysteriously not there. After seeing a couple of these messages, I escalated
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Wednesday, April 04, 2007 11:08 AM

What do you mean I only need 2 PCs to qualify for Volume Licensing?

There is a very common misconception out there that a company needs at least 5 PCs in order to qualify for the various Volume Licensing Programs, such as Open Business and Open Value. This is absolutely false! In fact, we have had companies with as few
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Tuesday, April 03, 2007 7:29 AM

Do my licenses expire after three years with Open Value?

One of the questions I hear from time to time is around what happens after the three year Open Value term ends. Open Value is a Volume Licensing Program that allows companies to acquire their Microsoft software and receive benefits such as: · Price savings
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