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January Partner Training
We wanted to remind you about the training recommendations sent to you in last Friday’s partner newsletter, including quick picks for SBS 2011 and Azure.
As stated in the newsletter, you can find training opportunities and recommendations anytime on the U.S. Partner Learning blog, Learning Plan Tool website, and the Local Activities Section of the Training and Events page on the U.S. partner portal.
January Partner Training Sweepstakes
Take any of our featured Server Virtualization, MDOP, Exchange Server 2010, or Windows Azure courses, and you will be entered to win a Flip Ultra camcorder, a $120 Amazon gift card, or a $25 American Express gift card. You'll earn a prize entry for each sales or technical course you attend, and there are courses for every job role. Sweepstakes ends June 30. Official Rules.
"Learn Windows Azure" Event Sessions On Demand
Watch sessions from the Learn Windows Azure event, originally broadcast live in December from the Microsoft Campus in Redmond, WA. You will learn how to get started building cloud applications from Microsoft technical leaders Scott Guthrie, Dave Campbell, and Mark Russinovich.
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 In-Person Sales Training
This half-day Microsoft Application Platform University training provides a strategic selling framework that helps you prepare to sell your solutions developed using Microsoft products. We will discuss our current private and public cloud positioning and new opportunities that our upcoming releases will afford you.
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Technical Ignite
This two-day, technical course focuses on the new features of SQL Server 2012. It combines presentations and hands-on labs to help you understand how SQL Server 2012 addresses the mission-critical, business intelligence, and database development needs of your customers.
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Hands-On Labs
Use these six virtual labs to explore technical training and features of the new SQL Server 2012 platform. Titles include Introduction to SQL Server 2012 Enterprise Information Management, AlwaysOn, Multi-Server Management, Working with Contained Databases, Exploring Power View, and Distributed Replay Utility.
Stay in Control with Microsoft System Center
Harness the power of the cloud on your own terms, using your IT skills and Microsoft's comprehensive approach to cloud computing. Use resources from Microsoft Learning to get trained and certified in Microsoft Cloud Services.
Virtualization Transforms IT Management in the Cloud
Gartner reports that "virtualization is a major enabler and catalyst" in the IT transformation to cloud computing. Use resources and offers from Microsoft Learning to get trained and certified in Microsoft Virtualization. The featured exam, Exam 70-659, is also one of the requirements for the new Management and Virtualization competency that launches in May.
Role-Based Training for Windows Small Business Server 2011 and Windows Azure
Training for Business Decision Makers
Windows Small Business Server 2011
Windows Azure
Training for IT Professionals
Windows Small Business Server 2011
Windows Azure
Training for Developers
Windows Small Business Server 2011
Windows Azure
Training for Sales and Marketing Roles
Windows Small Business Server 2011
Windows Azure
Training for Training Roles
Windows Small Business Server 2011
Windows Azure
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January Tech Calendar - Jim O'Neil - Developer Evangelist
The calendar looks a bit lean at the moment, but I suspect a few more additions will occur as people (and organizers!) return from the holiday break. Keep in mind too there are plenty of user groups, meetups, and other regularly occurring events to keep you busy!
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Boston
Linux and Unix
Special Meeting
Raspberry
Pi Demo Night
Date
and Time
Wednesday,
February 01, 2012 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Location
MIT
Building 32-141 The Stata Center 32 Vassar St.
Presenters
Eben
Upton, Director of Raspberry Pi Foundation
Andreas
Olofsson,
CEO, Adapteva
Summary
A
discussion of the Raspberry Pi, a credit-card-size ARM Linux PC.
Also, an introduction to the Adapteva Epiphany board.
Abstract
Adapteva
has created the world's most energy efficient multi-core
architecture, bringing the future of computing to market today.
The
Raspberry Pi is a credit-card sized ARM GNU/Linux computer that plugs
into your TV and a keyboard. It is a capable little PC which can be
used for many of the things your desktop PC does, like spreadsheets,
word-processing and games. It also plays high-definition video.
We
will discuss what OS and applications you can run on the Raspberry
Pi.
We
plan to have pizza at the meeting sponsored by Canonical
Attachments
Raspberri
Pi low-cost ARM Linux box
Adapteva home page
Parking
Park
in either the East Lot (adjacent to the Stata Center) or in the
Hayward St lot.
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| 2/16/2012 6:00 PM | |
Subject: Meeting Change Notice: VirtG February Meeting
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Our February meeting will move from the 14th to the 16th in 2012.
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Tim Mangan
Kahuna, TMurgent Technologies, LLPÂ www.tmurgent.com
President, Virtualization Boston User Group www.virtg.com
Microsoft MVP for App-V;Â Citrix Technology Professional (CTP)
(+1) 781-492-0403Â tmangan@tmurgent.com | | | |
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| 2/18/2012 8:00 AM | |
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Florida IT Pro Camps Update for 2012!
Sarasota IT Pro Camp, February 18th at Keiser University
- Call for Speakers and Sponsors
Thank you for those who have already offered to speak and/or sponsor. Please take a moment and visit their site for registration, speaker and sponsorship opportunities.
Sponsors
If you would like information about being a sponsor please contact us or see our IT Pro Camp Contributor Information Guide.
Call for Speakers Open
Topics range from the System Administrators or IT Pros to SQL DBA’s. Tracks including Hyper-v, Private Cloud, SharePoint, System Center Products, SQL Server, PowerShell, Active Directory, or Windows 2008 R2, Windows 7, and other technologies. No death by PowerPoint or sales pitches! We are also serving a Greek Buffet and giving away an XBOX Kinect and more!
Keiser University
6151 Lake Osprey Drive
Sarasota, FL 34240
Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (ET) |
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| 2/26/2012 7:00 AM | |
SPTechCon San Francisco 2012
Register by February 10 - SAVE $300!
90+ classes from top SharePoint experts!
What's at SPTechCon for IT professionals?
 SharePoint is way more than a collaborative corporate portal. But now everyone wants to leverage it for their intranets and Web sites, document management, business process management and corporate compliance. At SPTechCon, you'll learn best practices for managing a SharePoint environment and integrating it with other systems to unleash the full power of the software ... and your company!
What's at SPTechCon for business managers and analysts?
Above all, SharePoint is a platform for business applications, and can bring great efficiencies to businesses through use of such things as new social media capabilities that make for richer collaboration. SPTechCon features a heavy slate of classes to teach you how to take full advantage of SharePoint, from managing your content, working with lists and libraries, creating intelligence reporting and much more.
 What's at SPTechCon for developers?
 SharePoint 2010 brought powerful new capabilities to developers who need to customize the software to meet business goals. Features such as the Client ObjectModel, integration with Visual Studio 2010 and Business Connectivity Services can help developers create the applications your business needs to keep its competitve edge. You'll learn how to create applications for SharePoint that solve real business problems, and also see what kind of third-party applications have already been created to run on top of SharePoint.
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The technical classes and workshops at SPTechCon are focused on practical techniques and practices you can put to work today! |
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Our three-day conference format minimizes your time out of the office! |
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Get answers to your questions in the classroom, or as you mingle with speakers and peers at coffee breaks and at the Wednesday evening reception! |
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Bring a group of developers, IT pros and business teams to improve your whole organization's skills – and get a discount to boot! Contact us for group registration discounts! |
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Take only the classes that work best for you. With more than 80 classes and workshops to choose from, you can make SPTechCon your own! |
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See how the SharePoint ecosystem is growing and evolving by speaking with technical experts in our exhibit hall! |
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Learn from the brightest minds in the SharePoint universe! Our speakers are all either Microsoft engineers or have achieved MVP status based on their in-depth knowledge of SharePoint. |
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Conference Pricing - Registration Now Open!
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by Jan. 13 |
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by Feb. 10 |
Register after Feb. 10 |
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3-day passport PLUS
Pre-Conference
Workshops
Feb. 26–29 |
$1,595
SAVE $400 |
$1,695
SAVE $300 |
$1,995 |
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3-day passport only
Feb. 27–29 |
$1,195 |
$1,295 |
$1,595 |
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Pre-Conference
Workshops Feb. 26 |
$695 |
$745 |
$795 |
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Exhibit Hall only
Feb. 28–29 |
FREE |
FREE |
$50 |
Register At: https://www.cvent.com/events/sptechcon-san-francisco-2012/registration-79ca3432a93e49c4897b9fdf7f0a216f.aspx
Home Page: http://www.sptechcon.com/SanFrancisco2012/ | | | |
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