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January 2008 - Posts

Thursday, January 31, 2008 2:00 PM

Get access to Windows Server 2008 information and free resources on the Windows Server 2008 Learning Portal

Looking for information on Windows Server 2008? How about access to training on Windows Server 2008? How about if we threw in some FREE e-books, e-Learning clinics, and other offers in addition to lists of courses you can take to help get ready for Windows
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Thursday, January 31, 2008 11:44 AM

Find and register for an upcoming launch event in your area for Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008, and SQL Server 2008

Starting on February 27 th , we will be hosting live, in-person launch events across the US for the Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008, and SQL Server 2008 launches. At these events you will be able to test drive Windows Server® 2008 operating system,
Posted by mssmallbiz | 5 Comments
Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:51 AM

Take the online Partner licensing quiz for Windows licensing and win great prizes!

Our OEM team has published an online, 10 question quiz available for Partners to take to test your Windows licensing knowledge. If you successfully complete the quiz, you will be entered into a drawing for some great prizes! Take a look: (150) Monthly
Posted by mssmallbiz | 3 Comments
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 4:27 PM

Is the process the same to get 64-bit Windows Vista media for OEM as it is for Retail?

Since my “ Help! I got the 32-bit version of Windows Vista and I needed the 64-bit version. Now what?! ” post on Monday that explained the process to obtain the 64-bit media in the event you inadvertently purchased the 32-bit Retail Box version of Windows
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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 8:56 AM

Guidance to Save Time on MSPP Enrollment

MSPP Re-enrollment is an annual affair. Our US team is here to help minimize the time partners spend on this process with quick guidance for partners. Here is some guidance to help save time on your MSPP Enrollment: Please attempt your re-enrollment by
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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 8:03 AM

Sometimes, all you can do is laugh…

You know the sayings, “Laughter is the best medicine,” and “It’s good to be able to laugh at yourself from time to time.” Well, this morning was one of those situations where being a consumer of Microsoft technology and an employee of Microsoft came to
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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 10:00 AM

How to copy Auto-complete name list to another computer

Here is a helpful little tidbit that came up in the MSSMALLBIZ User Group this morning. Ever have a client move to a new computer and complain that their auto-complete name list wasn’t there anymore? You know, the feature that automatically shows you
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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 7:17 AM

Register today to attend an in-person Partner Licensing Bootcamp in our East Region

Here is a great opportunity for Partners from our East Region Team… As you know, licensing can be a confusing topic that can raise a lot of questions. What are the different licensing programs? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Which
Posted by mssmallbiz | 4 Comments
Monday, January 28, 2008 8:04 AM

“Big Easy” promotion information and resources available on Partner Portal

By now you’ve seen the posts on the Blog as well as heard me talk about it in my Open Value Subscription Live Meetings , and maybe you’ve even seen it in the press. It’s the Big Easy promotion that kicks off on February 1 st . As of this morning, there
Posted by mssmallbiz | 10 Comments
Monday, January 28, 2008 6:00 AM

Help! I got the 32-bit version of Windows Vista and I needed the 64-bit version. Now what?!

Last week, there was a thread very similar to the one in the title of this post floating around where a client had purchased a Retail Box version of Windows Vista and bought the 32-bit version. Once they got home and opened the box, they then discovered
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Thursday, January 24, 2008 12:10 PM

Ordering the Platform suites through Open Value Subscription without the Up-to-date discount

During yesterday’s Partner Introduction to the NEW Microsoft Open Value Subscription Program Live Meeting session, I showed an example of how to purchase the Professional Desktop suite through Open Value Subscription using the Up-to-date discount . Just
Posted by mssmallbiz | 5 Comments
Thursday, January 24, 2008 9:22 AM

Today’s Microsoft Small Business Show – Delivered on the MSSMALLBIZ Blog

In speaking with the team about the second Microsoft Small Business Show (today at 11:00 am PST), we decided to try something a little different. For all of you that follow the MSSMALLBIZ Blog , we thought we’d try streaming the show directly into the
Posted by mssmallbiz | 3 Comments
Thursday, January 24, 2008 8:26 AM

A picture of Bill Gates’ last day at Microsoft

Ever wondered what Bill Gates’ last day at Microsoft might look like? If you have a few minutes, you might want to check out this short video depicting just that. (And you thought everyone at Microsoft was just business 24X7) Enjoy and I hope you get
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Thursday, January 24, 2008 6:10 AM

Win a $100,000 Total Tech Makeover in the 2008 Small Business Summit Total Technology Makeover Contest!

On Monday, I posted about last year’s winner of the Total Technology Makeover contest and the difference one SBSC Partner and technology made for that winner. I’m happy to announce that this year’s Total Technology Makeover contest just went live this
Posted by mssmallbiz | 3 Comments
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 12:22 PM

Microsoft Hosting Days – Your chance to learn more about tapping into the hosting opportunity as a Microsoft Partner

As you know, there has been increased interest and conversations around the topic of hosting and how Partners can tap into that market, some stemming from the announcement seen in December. Well, here’s your chance to learn more through Microsoft Hosting
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Monday, January 21, 2008 1:20 PM

The new Microsoft Reseller Handbook now available – Including information on Open Value Subscription

For those of you who did not see the announcement this morning in the Microsoft Partner Newsletter, the newly updated Microsoft Licensing Reseller Handbook is now available for download to all Microsoft Partners. Inside this new edition you will find
Posted by mssmallbiz | 10 Comments
Monday, January 21, 2008 11:52 AM

See for yourself what a difference an SBSC Partner and Microsoft technology can make – Tomorrow’s Child Learning Center

Last year during the Microsoft Small Business Summit , we were proud to announce Tomorrow’s Child Learning Center as the Grand Prize winners of the Total Technology Makeover contest. This prize included: $40,000 in Dell hardware, $25,000 in Microsoft
Posted by mssmallbiz | 6 Comments
Monday, January 21, 2008 7:19 AM

Register today for the 3rd annual Microsoft Small Business Summit

Two years ago, we launched the very first Microsoft Small Business Summit , a multi-day online event for Small Businesses around the world. From the very first event, customers, Partners, and press have been raving about the Small Business Summit as a
Posted by mssmallbiz | 4 Comments
Monday, January 21, 2008 6:03 AM

What qualifies for the 50%* off Up-To-Date (UTD) discount for Open Value Subscription?

One very hot topic that’s been spurring many conversations so far since my, “ Big news: Open Value Subscription launching in the U.S. and Canada! ” post has been the topic of the Up-to-date discount I mentioned in my Yes, you heard right… 50%* off the
Posted by mssmallbiz | 25 Comments
Sunday, January 20, 2008 8:27 PM

Open License customers, download your install bits directly from the Volume Licensing Service Center

Did anyone notice that you can now download the software bits to install software that you purchase through Volume Licensing? That’s right. You now have the ability to download the software bits you need to install your software directly from the Microsoft
Posted by mssmallbiz | 4 Comments
Friday, January 18, 2008 5:58 PM

The second Microsoft Small Business Show, coming next week

Many of you may recall the Premiere of the very first Microsoft Small Business Show that took place on November 14 th . The feedback and comments after the show were fantastic and many asked if we were going to do another one and when it would be. Well,
Posted by mssmallbiz | 8 Comments
Friday, January 18, 2008 6:24 AM

Yes, Open Value Subscription will be included in the Open 3 pilot

Last summer I posted an announcement that yes, the Open License 3 promotion has been extended for Canada for this fiscal year. This pilot lowers the initial number of licenses to start a new Open License Agreement to three from the standard five as it
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Wednesday, January 16, 2008 3:08 PM

Yes, you heard right… 50%* off the first year payment!

In last week’s “ Partner Introduction to the NEW Microsoft Open Value Subscription Program ” Live Meeting session, I discussed the “Up-To-Date” discount available through the new Open Value Subscription Program launching in March. This offer provides
Posted by mssmallbiz | 37 Comments
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 6:42 AM

When can I add Software Assurance and what happens to the license when Software Assurance is added and the machine retires?

In some of my earlier post, such as: OEM Microsoft Server software. New short video answers top questions about adding Software Assurance. Adding Software Assurance to your OEM Office licenses. What you need to know… Part numbers to add Software Assurance
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Tuesday, January 15, 2008 11:51 AM

Are you seeing any applications with compatibility issues on Vista?

As a member of the Microsoft Small Business Channel Community , we are looking to hear directly from you. Are you seeing any applications, either internally at your office or at your client’s offices, that have a compatibility issue with Windows Vista?
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Monday, January 14, 2008 9:26 AM

Did you hear about the “Big Easy” promotion last week?

If you attended either of the “ Q3 Microsoft Incentives and Promotions ” Live Meeting sessions we held last week, you heard about the exciting new “Big Easy” promotion set to launch here on February 1 st . If you missed the calls, well, you’re out of
Posted by mssmallbiz | 6 Comments
Wednesday, January 09, 2008 6:31 AM

Yes, the SBS Partner subsidy is ending January 31st as well

After my, “ Only 23 days left to the Office Partner Subsidy Promotion! ” post yesterday, I started receiving inquiries about whether or not the SBS Partner Subsidy that we announced at the same time as the Office Partner subsidy was ending at the end
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Tuesday, January 08, 2008 8:43 AM

What media do I use if I choose to use downgrade rights for my Desktop Operating System?

In November, I posted about Downgrade Rights based on a few questions that were floating around: Licensing Basics: What are Downgrade Rights? Let's set the record straight on Downgrade rights In the MSSMALLBIZ User Group yesterday, the questions of, “What
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Tuesday, January 08, 2008 6:27 AM

Only 23 days left to the Office Partner Subsidy Promotion!

Back in July I told you about the, “ Just announced! Microsoft Office Partner Subsidy Promotion through Open License and Open Value! Up to $30,000!! ” Well, the January 31, 2008 ending date is approaching very quickly (hard to believe, I know). So if
Posted by mssmallbiz | 5 Comments
Friday, January 04, 2008 12:22 AM

Is Microsoft moving to direct billing for Open Value Subscription?

Another follow-up question to my “ Big news: Open Value Subscription launching in the U.S. and Canada! ” post that I have received a few times today from some Partners and during some interviews is whether or not the new Open Value Subscription model
Posted by mssmallbiz | 7 Comments
Thursday, January 03, 2008 2:04 PM

Open Value Subscription – How is it purchased?

In my New Year’s Day post, “ Big news: Open Value Subscription launching in the U.S. and Canada! ” I mentioned that “every reseller out there will be able to offer Open Value Subscription to their clients through the same Volume Licensing Distributors
Posted by mssmallbiz | 8 Comments
Tuesday, January 01, 2008 8:00 AM

Big news: Open Value Subscription launching in the U.S. and Canada!

Attention Microsoft Partners, it’s the first day of the New Year and it’s time for the first breaking news announcement of 2008… We are thrilled to announce that on March 3 rd , 2008, Microsoft will be launching the Microsoft Open Value Subscription Program
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