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Windows 7 Professional Upgrade is only $99.00 – preorder.
Windows 7 - Buy and download from Microsoft Store
I recently presented a Tele Track for Westcon Group alongside Charles Van Heusen, Partner Technology Advisor – Microsoft. The session is now recorded and posted below.
How Microsoft and Westcon’s Unified Communications Solutions Deliver You Net New Business - June 16, 2009 (Archive Tele Track) - Westcon Microsoft
I recently took my MCP exam for Volume Licensing 70-671, while registering I came across the Second Shot Offer. It took me a whole minute or two to register for it. Luckily I didn’t need it this time, but that doesn’t mean I won’t in the future.
If you are planning to take an MCP exam you should register for Second Shot, just in case you need a… um… well a Second Shot.
Microsoft Learning: Microsoft Second Shot Offer
Plus, for only $35 you’ll receive a Microsoft E-Learning Collection.
Normally priced up to US$350, these e-learning collections are just US$35 when you register for Second Shot. Limit one per customer.
I often have conversations with Resellers that may be Cisco, HP or IBM Partners (or a host of other vendors) and want to know how to get started with MSFT. I decided to put together some helpful links and information to help you do just that.
The first step is to register with Microsoft as a Partner. It is free and only takes a few minutes. go to: partner.microsoft.com You will find a wealth of information geared towards you. Sales & Marketing information, Licensing, Events, Support, Newsletters and more.
An area I would focus on next would be earning a competency. There are many to pick from depending on your business model, your customer base and your technical expertise on staff. Becoming an MCP will give you more visibility and allow you many additional benefits within the Partner Program.
Some other hot areas to look at are:
Microsoft Action Pack Subscription (MAPS)
https://partner.microsoft.com/40016455
BPOS – Hosted Model
http://www.microsoft.com/online/default.mspx
SBSC & Small Biz Community:
http://mssmallbiz.com
Live Events:
http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/acrossamerica
SharePoint User Group
http://www.sharepointusergroup.org/default.aspx
There is a lot more, but this is a good start. If you would like to learn more feel free to post a comment and will provide more tips and useful information.
Thank you for reading and have a great day!!
The Microsoft Office 2010 Technical Preview is a limited, invitation only program which will provide you with the opportunity to experience early, pre-release versions of Office 2010 which will include the following applications: Word 2010, Excel 2010, Outlook 2010, PowerPoint 2010, OneNote 2010, Access 2010, InfoPath 2010 and Publisher 2010.
By registering you are signing up to be considered for the Technical Preview Program, you will be waitlisted for consideration to be invited into the Technical Preview Program. We will notify invitees in early to mid July.
Please click below to make your request to be waitlisted for the Technical Preview.
https://microsoft.crgevents.com/Office2010TheMovie/Content/Default.aspx?p=Home&
https://microsoft.crgevents.com/Office2010themovie/Register/Login/RegCode.aspx?RegCode=techpreviewwaitlist
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I recently challenged myself to pass the exam and successfully passed it on the first try. If you are interested in adding a competency to your Partner status I recommend the below Volume Licensing competency. You will need two people to pass either of the two exams.
- Exam 70-671: Designing and Providing Microsoft Volume Licensing Solutions to Small and Medium Organizations
- Exam 70-672: Designing and Providing Microsoft Volume Licensing Solutions to Large Organization
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https://partner.microsoft.com/US/program/programoverview/40029167
When you attain the Licensing Solutions competency with the License Delivery specialization, the skills you acquire can help you promote your organization’s licensing expertise and capitalize on additional services opportunities. Get ready to take one of two Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) exams for this specialization with online tutorials, preparation guides, and practice tests—all available at no additional charge.
Are you using the new Microsoft LicenseWise configurator?
http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/licensewise/default.aspx?ref=1
If so, what do you think of it?
I'm just getting used to it and find it a bit different from the MS Gear-Up configurator.. I think it is fairly easy and intuitive to use. I also like the drop down menu's to select what I want. I'm not finding the SA benefits as easliy as before. I may need to spend some more time with it. But I like the nice chart you received before that laid out all the benefits for that specific quote.
I welcome your comments if you would like to share some tips and tricks. I will be happy to publish them for others to see.
Thanks
I'm a 13 year veteran of the IT Channel and have experience with Licensing going back into the 1990's. I have been working with Partners to understand Volume Licensing options through training seminars that date back to paper licenses. I was first a sit in for the MOLP (Microsoft Open License Program) Desk at Ingram Micro, transacting hundreds of PO's and learning about Points and Pools. In the late 90's moved to the Corel Licensing Desk as a Corel Licensing Specialist for the CLP, Freedom and Universal Programs at Ingram Micro. I worked very closely with Corel and Partners selling Corel Licensing Solutions for end users.
I then became the Licensing Development Specialist at Ingram regularly training Partners' sales force on site. The top vendors at that time were Microsoft, IBM, Adobe and Symantec. Partners I trained include, More Direct, Boise Office Products, Micro Warehouse, Software Plus, Software One and numerous others. My experience with developing licensing training and my knowledge of licensing programs lead me to the role of Microsoft Market Development Manager at Ingram Micro in 2005. I designed the Microsoft Licensing Boot Camp series that is still being used today to educate Partners on the variety of Microsoft Open License Programs, how to sell them and how to transact through a Distributor.
In 2007 I was hired by Microsoft as a Partner Technology Specialist on the MSAM team. I continued licensing training by co-presenting with Disti's to their Partners at the Licensing Boot Camp seminars. I also presented at TS2 and Dynamics events on other Microsoft solutions, building my technical and product knowledge. Later in 2009 I was offered an opportunity to onboard Microsoft with a new Distributor, Westcon Group. They are the first Distributor to be authorized by Microsoft in 7 years. I was brought on to train their sales team and educate their Partner base on the integration of Microsoft into complimentary solutions, including Cisco, Nortel, Avaya and Polycom. As well as share my expertise with the operations, marketing and technical services teams.
My passion is Microsoft and I love technology. I even enjoy testing the latest products in my home office environment. My mission is to share my passion with you and I enjoy meeting Partners in the field with the same passion.
Hi Everyone,
It's been a while since my last post and thought I would provide you an update. I recently landed a position at Westcon Group as the Microsoft Product Sales Manager. Many more details on that to come in the next few weeks and months.
I will be attending WPC in New Orleans and am listed in Connect if you'd like to schedule a meeting with me.
My new email is todd.juchem@westcon.com
I look forward to staying in touch with friends and colleagues at WPC. See you there.
Todd
Thank you all for being faithful readers of "Microsoft Dynamics by Todd". As you know I am one of the Microsoft 1400. I am still in the pursuit of a new job/career. However, I have picked myself up, brushed myself off and will continue to share my knowledge at my next career location.
I hope to see you there. :-)
Todd Juchem
tmj71@hotmail.com
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January and February Schedule:
| Date | City | Presenter | Registration Link |
| 27-Jan | Bloomington, MN | Julie Herman | Registration |
| 27-Jan | Denver, CO | Lori Harner | Registration |
| 29-Jan | Milwaukee / Waukesha, WI | Julie Herman | Registration |
| 29-Jan | Salt Lake City, UT | Lori Harner | Registration |
| 10-Feb | Farmington, CT | Todd Juchem | Registration |
| 10-Feb | Phoenix, AZ | Kathy Burkett | Registration |
| 12-Feb | Philadelphia / Malvern, PA | Todd Juchem | Registration |
| 12-Feb | Albuquerque, NM | Kathy Burkett | Registration |
| 24-Feb | New York City, NY | Todd Juchem | Registration |
| 26-Feb | Boston / Waltham, MA | Todd Juchem | Registration |
Register now for your free local event or view further information at www.MicrosoftDynamicsEvents.com. Upcoming events in March and April soon to be announced!
Questions? Please contact dynamsam@microsoft.com
Happy New Year!!!!
I hope you are all looking forward to an exciting new year and continued partnership with Microsoft. We are certainly looking forward to seeing you out at our many events beginning in a few short weeks.
Event Overview
Please join the Microsoft Across America Dynamics team as we show how Microsoft Dynamics Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) help deliver the ultimate in customer choice for integrated, adaptable business management solutions. This session will focus on both Microsoft Dynamics CRM and ERP, the integration to Microsoft Office SharePoint 2007 and Performance Point Server, as well as addressing end to end business scenarios. Microsoft Dynamics works like and with familiar Microsoft software, automating and streamlining financial, customer relationship, operations, and supply chain processes in a way that helps drive business success.
Microsoft Dynamics can help you:
- Enable your customers to make better business decisions with greater confidence
- Empower your customers with unprecedented choices of how to buy, run, and use Microsoft Dynamics Business Solutions
- Increase your reach by addressing opportunities in new geographies, market segments, and industries
Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your business while helping your customers grow theirs!
Click here to Register for a city near you. (If the link does not provide a list, simply click Go in the search field on the msevents page and you will be given a list of all the CRM ERP Briefings.)
