Event Goodness
Here are the cool things coming up:
ArcReady – Multiple Dates and Cities
For our next ArcReady, we will explore a topic on everyone’s mind: Cloud computing. Several industry companies have announced cloud computing services. In October 2008 at the Professional Developers Conference, Microsoft announced the next phase of our Software + Services vision: the Azure Services Platform. The Azure Services Platform provides a wide range of internet services that can be consumed from both on premises environments or the internet.
Irving, TX – March 19, 2009 https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032404860
Houston, TX – March 24, 2009 https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032404858
TechNet – Multiple Dates and Cities
In this session we will look at Windows Server 2008 and the improvements that have been made to Microsoft’s premier server operating system. Microsoft Windows Server 2008 is the most advanced Windows Server operating system yet, designed to power the next generation of networks, applications, and Web services. With Windows Server 2008 you can develop, deliver, and manage rich user experiences and applications, provide a highly secure network infrastructure, and increase technological efficiency and value within your organization.
Irving, TX – March 19, 2009 https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032405189
Houston, TX – March 24, 2009 https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032404829
MSDN – Multiple Dates and Cities
Enhance your coding capabilities with new tools, tips, and inside secrets from MSDN Events. You’ll see how developing for a Windows Mobile phone leverages your current coding skills and can make it simple to build, deploy and debug cool new devices. Additionally, we’ll be showing you how to take full advantage of the Visual Studio debugger. We’ll offer some great tips and tricks to help you debug faster and more efficiently, while applying fresh techniques to ramp up your problem solving abilities.
Irving, TX – March 19, 2009 https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032405181
Houston, TX – March 24, 2009 https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032404827
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Windows Mobile Application Development Chat Series – Multiple Dates (Live Chat)
Do you have questions regarding Windows Mobile application development that you need answers to? Spend an hour with Microsoft employees and MVPs who are experts in Windows Mobile application development. Please join us for live chats and bring on the questions! These chats will cover the tools and technologies used to develop applications using the Windows Mobile operating system. You can also find them on MSDN Chats at https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/chats/default.aspx.
· March 17, 2009 – Windows Mobile App Dev Chat
· April 14, 2009 – Windows Mobile App Dev Chat
· May 12, 2009 – Windows Mobile App Dev Chat
· June 16, 2009 – Windows Mobile App Dev Chat
Enter chat rooms here: https://www.microsoft.com/communities/chats/chatrooms/msdn.aspx
MIX09 – March 18-20, 2009 (Las Vegas, NV)
Just like you, Microsoft understands that the Web is the future of commerce, education, and communication, and we want to make sure you have the tools and knowledge to create the next generation of UI, applications and web design.
At MIX09, you’ll get in-depth exposure to exciting new Microsoft technologies, exchange ideas with fellow developers and designers, meet the industry’s thought leaders and be inspired. MIX09 brings together the best ideas, sessions, parties and people, and it’s where you’ll find everything you need to <3 your Web.
2007 Microsoft Office System Tips and Tricks Live Meeting – Multiple Dates
Learn about timesaving features to help you in your day-to-day work. Suitable for beginner or intermediate users. Everyone will learn something! Take advantage of our expert – join the live version of this meeting to ask your burning questions!
· Wednesday, March 18 - 8:00 am – 9:15 am (PST) https://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9646727
11:00am – 12:15 am (PST) https://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9646729
10:00 pm – 11:15 pm (CST) https://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9648793
· Wednesday, April 22 - 8:00 am – 9:15 am (PST) https://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9646731
11:00am – 12:15 am (PST) https://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9646733
10:00 pm – 11:15 pm (CST) https://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9648795
· Wednesday, May 20 - 8:00 am – 9:15 am (PST) https://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9646984
11:00am – 12:15 am (PST) https://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9646986
· Wednesday, June 17 - 8:00 am – 9:15 am (PST) https://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9646988
11:00am – 12:15 am (PST) https://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9646990
Succeed with Microsoft Office Project – April 7, 2009 (San Antonio, TX)
Make Microsoft Office Project work harder for you. Easy to use, Microsoft Office Project can help you quickly schedule projects and implement changes efficiently and accurately. Plus, with powerful tracking and communicating tools, you can follow and analyze progress and even create customized reports, making sure that the right information goes to the people who need it.
To help you learn more tips and tricks about Microsoft Office Project and manage your work more efficiently, we are offering a couple of sessions with our partners, Project Management Practice Inc. and QuantumPM. Sign up for these sessions and see how Project can make your job easier. Register here:
SQL Server 2008 Hands-On Lab (Houston, TX)
Learn about the new features in SQL Server 2008 in this one day hands-on lab. Topics include: Resource Governor, Transparent Data Encryption, New Spatial Capabilities, Analysis Services, Managing the Reporting Services Infrastructure.
· April 7, 2009 – Register here:
Leveraging Identity and Security Technologies – Multiple Dates & Cities
Join us and learn more about:
• Leveraging Identity and Security Technologies (Chris Winn)
• In the Trenches with Forefront Client Security (Catapult)
• The Microsoft Identity Strategy – Security with Flexibility (Thomas Winckler)
Houston – April 7, 2009 Register here:
Dallas – April 8, 2009 Register here:
Performance Point Hands-On Lab – April 8, 2009 (Houston, TX)
Learn how PerformancePoint Server 2007 supports a complete performance management cycle including monitoring organizational data, analyzing and understanding corporate performance, and planning and reporting future and current performance. Register here:
BizTalk Server Hands-On Lab (Houston, TX) Join us for this Hands-On Lab and see the power and flexibility of a BizTalk Server deployment, and learn the benefits BizTalk will bring to your organization, both for business and IT. Register here:
· April 9, 2009 - Register here:
Microsoft Exchange Server® 2007 Hands-On Lab (Houston, TX) Join us for this one-day hands-on lab to try out Exchange Server 2007's new features and capabilities. This event will show how the benefits and new technology can help support and address real problems through these three pillars: Built-in Protection, Anywhere Access and Operational Efficiency.
· April 28, 2009 (Houston, TX) –Register here:
Microsoft® Windows Server 2008 Hands-on Lab (Houston, TX)
Join us for this one day hands-on lab and see what Windows Server 2008 can do for your organization. Hands-on labs include:
· Built for the web: IIS 7.0, .NET 3.0, and Windows System Resource Manager
· Virtualization built in: Terminal Services Gateway, Remote Programs, Hyper-V Virtual Machine Management
· The most secure Windows Server ever: Network Access Protection, Read Only Domain Controller, Rights Management Services
· A Solid foundation for your business workloads: Windows PowerShell, Server Manager, Restartable Active Directory, Branch Office Management
· April 29, 2009 - Register here:
Desktop Optimization and Application Virtualization Hands-On Lab (Houston, TX)
This one-day hands-on lab event introduces students to Microsoft desktop optimization and virtualization technologies thru hands-on labs and allows IT Professionals to "try out" these features in a secure lab environment. Join us to learn more about:
· Administering a Group Policy workflow in Advanced Group Policy Management
· Working with Agentless Monitoring features in System Center Desktop Error Monitoring
· Working with application deployment using the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack Application Virtualization 4.5
The features of Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization
· April 30, 2009 - Register here:
Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Ignite – May 4, 2007 (Houston, TX)
By attending the OCS 2007 R2 Ignite Training, you will:
§ See an Overview of Microsoft’s Unified Communications Vision
§ Learn what is new in the R2 release of OCS 2007
§ Deploy an Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Infrastructure
§ Understand the Rich Presence Model
§ Experience the Conferencing Capabilities
Learn about OCS 2007 R2 integration with Exchange Server 2007 SP1 Unified Messaging
Register here: