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Wednesday, November 19, 2008 3:13 PM

How do we go from SBS 2003 Standard to SBS 2008 Premium?

This is a question I received through one of the online Partner groups, so I thought I would share it with all of you in case you have the same or similar question. The foundation of the question received was: “We have a client with SBS 2003 standard
Posted by mssmallbiz | 2 Comments
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:49 AM

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

Back in January when we launched the Open Value Subscription Program in the U.S. (it already existed in many other countries at that time and still does), I posted the graphic showing what products qualify for the 50%* first year Up-to-date (UTD) discount
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Monday, October 20, 2008 5:29 AM

Not able to make an in-person Licensing Bootcamp? Attend a virtual one from anywhere!

Here on the Blog, I have posted about the In-person Licensing Bootcamps that we are doing across the U.S. in the East Region , Central Region , and West Region . Have you attended one yet? If not (or even if you have and want a refresher), why not attend
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Wednesday, October 01, 2008 3:27 PM

SBS 2008 Part Numbers for Open Value and Open Value Subscription

After yesterday’s post , I received a few questions asking, “So where do I get the SBS 2008 part #s that just became available today?” Just like I explained in my, “ Open Value Subscription – How is it purchased? ” post, all Volume Licensing SKUs and
Posted by mssmallbiz | 3 Comments
Monday, September 15, 2008 8:27 AM

Big news! “Build Your Own Platform” option coming in October!

That’s right! Once again, we have taken your input and feedback and put it to use in updating how we deliver for you and your clients. Just like the announcement on the 4 th of Microsoft Office Enterprise, coming to Open Value Subscription on October
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Thursday, September 11, 2008 11:12 AM

In-person licensing bootcamps coming to the East Region. Register today!

We have run in-person licensing bootcamps across the US in the past and the feedback has continued to be phenomenal regarding how valuable these sessions have been for the Partners who have attended. Now, you have the chance to attend the next wave of
Posted by mssmallbiz | 3 Comments
Tuesday, September 02, 2008 12:14 PM

Hear from your peer on how to substantially grow your business by combining Open Value/Open Value Subscription with Microsoft Financing

One of the great parts of my job is getting opportunities like Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) to talk with the Microsoft Partners from all across the country and the world and get real life feedback on how things are going, what’s working, what’s
Posted by mssmallbiz | 3 Comments
Tuesday, September 02, 2008 9:06 AM

Get Microsoft Office Professional Plus for $25 net first year payment

Last week I posted that The Big Easy Partner Subsidy offer is now live and pointed you to several of the resource available for the Big Easy. Why is it so important that you know about the Big Easy and how to use it? Here’s just one example: How about
Posted by mssmallbiz | 5 Comments
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 1:15 PM

How to access your E-Learning benefits in Software Assurance

E-Learning courses are an included benefit of Software Assurance to help clients get the most from their Microsoft technologies by providing access to electronic training courses they can access to be more proficient in using each software package. In
Posted by mssmallbiz | 2 Comments
Friday, August 01, 2008 5:10 AM

Tell me your Volume Licensing needs – Take two

Since my “ What do you need to be more successful with your Microsoft Volume Licensing sales? ” post went live, I have been receiving input from a few people that they were having their mails bounce back when submitting their input. As such, I have modified
Posted by mssmallbiz | 2 Comments
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 7:42 AM

What do you need to be more successful with your Microsoft Volume Licensing sales?

For those of you who were at or viewed the SMB Nation Keynote presentation last year, you may recall that I told you that helping you be successful in your Microsoft Volume Licensing sales was something we were going to focus on very heavily last year
Posted by mssmallbiz | 7 Comments
Monday, July 28, 2008 11:35 AM

What do you mean my customers can own their software after three years with Open Value Subscription?

Over the past few weeks including and since Worldwide Partner Conference, I have been hearing comments from some Partners stating that they would love to take advantage of the 50% off Up to date discount that Open Value Subscription provides to the clients;
Posted by mssmallbiz | 1 Comments
Thursday, July 24, 2008 9:23 AM

If I have Software Assurance on my SBS 2003 CALs now, do I get Standard or Premium CALs when SBS 2008 launches?

As you may recall from my “ Editions, pricing, beta, and more information on SBS 2008 & EBS 2008 released today ” post, when Small Business Server 2008 is released, not only will there be a Standard and a Premium Server package, there will also be
Posted by mssmallbiz | 2 Comments
Monday, June 30, 2008 11:05 AM

The 50% off, Up-to-date discount is still available

A question I have started to see circulating is whether or not the 50% off year 1 up-to-date discount available through Open Value Subscription expired last Friday (June 27 th ) just like the Big Easy offer expired , or the Open Value VAR Rebate expired
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Tuesday, June 24, 2008 8:14 AM

The end of Windows XP, an update on Windows Vista, and Windows 7 you say?

Yesterday, Bill Veghte, Microsoft Senior Vice President, published an open letter to all business customers around the world regarding Windows Vista, the continued support and availability of Windows XP and the future roadmap on Windows 7. I am sharing
Posted by mssmallbiz | 8 Comments
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