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• TechNet Webcast: Configuration Manager SP1 and R2 Overview (Level 300)

  Event Overview Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 shipped recently, but we are not done yet! This year, we will also release a service pack and an R2. In this session, we cover the changes we are making in the System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Service Pack 1 (SP1) timeframe, in addition to the following System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2 release. We briefly introduce System Center Configuration Manager, but our focus is on the new elements to support Windows Vista Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008, in addition to some additional changes for Asset Intelligence and Intel AMT Integration.  Register online Posted Wednesday, February 20, 2008 2:48 PM from SMSUG.ca | 0 Comments Filed under: Events

• Heroes Happen Here launch of Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008, and Visual Studio 2008

  IT Pros, Developers, IT Managers, and Architects–get ready for the Microsoft launch event of the year! Heroes Happen Here kicks off its Canadian tour on February 27, 2008, with the debut of Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Server 2008. Get an in-depth and up-close look at the new products. Meet with Microsoft experts, technology partners, and members of the development teams who created the cutting-edge technologies. Plus, take home a promotional pack containing all three new products. Join us and see how the new products can help you be the hero to your organization as you drive your business forward!   The URL of the homepage is http://www.microsoft.ca/technet/launch  Launch Events: With software experts and development teams on-hand for demonstrations and Q&A sessions, the myriad events that make up Heroes Happen Here will show you how new products Windows Server® 2008 operating system, Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 and Microsoft Visual Studio® 2008 can help you meet your challenges and free up time in your day. Network with peers at pre-Launch events; learn how to manage change at Technical Readiness events; and gain an comprehensive understanding of how the new products can help you optimize your IT operations and be the hero to your organization.  At the launch events, you will find a partner pavilion and a community zone for you to explore. City Date Venue Toronto February 27th, 2008 Direct Energy Centre Vancouver March 4th, 2008 Westin Bayshore Vancouver  Technical Readiness Events: Will show you how new products Windows Server® 2008 operating system, Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 and Microsoft Visual Studio® 2008 can help you meet your challenges and free up time in your day.  City Date Venue Calgary March 11th 2008 Paramount Chinook Edmonton March 13th 2008 Scotiabank Theatre Winnipeg March 26th 2008 Silver City Polo Park Montreal April 8th 2008 Scotiabank Theatre Ottawa April 10th 2008 Coliseum Ottawa Quebec April 17th 2008 Ste. Foy Cineplex     Community Connection Events: These pre-launch events occur from 6pm to 9pm the evening before the main launch events. In today’s constantly changing world, everything from our jobs to the technology is moving at a rapid pace. As such, it is important to build out a plan to grow our skills and network to help guide and support our career. Brought to you in collaboration with CIPS and ICTC, these interactive workshops will look at some of the core changes that are occurring from a technology, industry, community and career perspective - sharing experiences and connecting you with key individuals in your community to support your plan.   City Date Venue Toronto February 26th 2008 Microsoft Canada Vancouver March 3rd 2008 Four Seasons Hotel Victoria March 5th 2008 Ambrosia Catering & Event Centre Calgary March 10th 2008 Westin Hotel Edmonton March 12th 2008 Edmonton Chamber of Commerce Regina March 18th 2008 Queensbury Convention Centre Saskatoon March 19th 2008 TCU Place Winnipeg March 25th 2008 Norwood Hotel Kitchener/Waterloo April 2nd 2007 Doon Campus London April 3rd 2008 Ramada Hotel Montreal April 7th 2008 McGill Faculty Club Ottawa April 9th 2008 Carleton University Halifax April 15th 2008 Mount Saint Vincent University Quebec April 16th 2008 Four Points Sheraton   Posted Friday, January 11, 2008 12:13 PM from SMSUG.ca | 0 Comments Filed under: Events

• Advanced SoftGrid Training Course

  SMSUG.ca members will receive a 25% discount on the Advanced SoftGrid training course offered by Big Hat Group and GridMasterTraining.com in downtown Toronto March 3-7, 2008. GridMasterTraining.com is a course developed between Tim Mangan (Microsoft MVP) of TMugent Technologies and Kevin Kaminski of Big Hat Group. This course is intended for those who wish to get a quick and in depth jumpstart on the Microsoft SoftGrid platform. Basic concepts will be covered but the focus is to get under the covers by exposing real world design considerations, operational practices and troubleshooting. For full details and the course outline, follow this link: Softgrid Training The normal cost is $2000 per person for the five day program, but contact Kevin Kaminski directly at kevin.kaminski@bighatgroup.com and inform him that you are an SMSUG.ca member, and you'll recieve a 25% discount on the March3-7 course. Not a member of SMSUG yet, then this is the perfect time. Our membership is free and easy. Just join here. Posted Wednesday, January 09, 2008 10:18 AM from SMSUG.ca | 0 Comments Filed under: Events

• IT Executive Roadmap Winter Tour

  Winnipeg Jan 22, 2008 Victoria Jan 22, 2008 Vancouver Jan 24, 2008 Ottawa Jan 24, 2008 Calgary Jan 29, 2008 Toronto Jan 29, 2008 Edmonton Jan 31, 2008 London Jan 31, 2008 Mississauga Feb 05, 2008 Montreal Feb 05, 2008 Québec Feb 06, 2008 Register for your local event on Microsoft Events and Webcasts Event Overview It’s a constantly changing landscape. Right now, people are relying on you to help drive your business forward. They want you to make critical data available to them… wherever, whenever. They want you to enable real-time market insights. They want you to help them make instant connections with their colleagues and suppliers and customers. How can you navigate it? Join us at the latest IT Executive Roadmap Winter Tour to find out. This three-hour morning presentation offers an in-depth examination of three core Business Productivity solutions showing how you can help: ·         Improve insights through Business Intelligence (BI) ·         Secure and manage content through Enterprise Content Management (ECM); and, ·         Work smarter with Unified Communications and Collaboration (UC&C). Posted Tuesday, January 08, 2008 11:19 AM from SMSUG.ca | 0 Comments Filed under: Events