[There's a reason that Yoda is the unofficial mascot of SBS. Size indeed matters not.] Wow... Bob the Canadian Builder Rocks! - THE OFFICIAL BLOG OF THE SBS DIVA
Wed, Feb 22 2006 12:56 bradley

Wow... Bob the Canadian Builder Rocks!

Twice in fact...once for a server build party..once for a hands on lab...

As a valued registrant of a Microsoft System Builder Roadshow event, we knew you would want to know about the build party Microsoft and Intel are hosting on the same day and location as the roadshow event you will be attending!

This is no ordinary party. How often do you walk in the door of a party and leave with an Intel-based server loaded with Microsoft® Windows® Small Business Server 2003 *, valued at $2500 that you have just built? This event will give you the opportunity to build and configure a server capable of acting as your Technician Computer in your shop; storing the configuration sets, drivers, and images for building computers to deliver to your clients, enabling you to immediately help improve efficiencies.

Hurry… do not miss this extraordinary opportunity… register immediately as seating is limited!

When & Where:
Time: 6:00p.m. to 10:00p.m. (dinner included from 6:00p.m. to 7:00p.m.)
Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Location: River Rock Hotel – 8811 River Road Richmond, BC, - (604) 247-8900

Provided to you as part of your registration fee an approximate value of $2500:
- Windows Small Business Server 2003 Standard Edition
- Intel Xeon 2.8GHz 800FSB 2MB (BX80546KG2800F)
- Intel Server Board (SE7320EP2DG)
- Intel Server Chassis (SC5295DPNA)
- Seagate 300GB 7200RPM SATA HD (ST3300831AS)
- 2 x Kingston 512MB RAM (KVR400D2E3/512)
- DVDRW drive

Available onsite for you to borrow:
- Monitor
- Keyboard
- Mouse

* Your company’s use of Windows Small Business Server will be governed by the terms of the End-User License Agreement to which you will have to agree. The software is intended to be used by your company (as opposed to by you as an individual)

Microsoft and Intel would like to thank our gold sponsors:
Seagate & Kingston Technology

Register Today for only $799 (plus applicable taxes)!
Please note that registration for the party is separate from the registration you already made for the roadshow event. Don’t delay as parties such as this don’t happen everyday, and registration is limited to the first 50 participants!

Register here

Hands on Lab

Learn how to build server systems pre-loaded with Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 to small business customers. Microsoft-based tools for System Builders help automate many of the repetitive tasks associated to building servers, laptops, and desktops.
Find out more about the Microsoft Small Business Specialist Community (SBSC), a newly created program designed for technology partners who focus on small business customers. Benefits of SBSC membership include use of the Small Business Specialist logo, increased visibility on Microsoft technology partner directories, and access to specialized training and readiness opportunities that can help you grow your business.

At the end of this workshop you will:
-Know how to install Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 using the OEM Pre-installation Kit (OPK).
-Have a strong familiarity with configuration process, key features and benefits of SBS.
-Gain access to pre-installation tools that you can leverage in your daily business.
-Understand OEM Licensing, and where to find more information.
-Understand the steps to join the Small Business Specialist Community.

When attending this event, you will receive a copy of Harry Brelsford’s SMB Series: Microsoft® Small Business Specialist Primer & 70-282 Exam Preparation Guide (estimated retail value of $49.99).

When & Where:
February 28, 2006 - 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond, B.C
River Rock Hotel, 8811 River Road
Room:  Whistler Ballroom B

Target Audience:
This course is intended for IT professionals and technical decision makers within organizations that build hardware systems and are interested to learn more about building, selling and servicing server systems.

Pre-requisities:
Attendees will get the most out of this workshop if they have the following prerequisites:
-Previous experience installing and configuring Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional operating system
-Familiarity or previous experience with Windows Small Business Server 2003 is an asset but not mandatory

Session Agenda:
- Module 1: Learn about the OEM Preinstallation Kit (OPK) for Windows Small Business Server 2003
- Module 2: Learn about how to install the OPK on a technician machine, customizing the OPK for multiple-   configuration installation
- Module 3: Learn about Windows PE and how to use it, as well as how to build customized versions of   Windows PE to support additional hardware platforms
- Module 4: Learn about the OEM licensing program and get some answers to the most commonly asked  questions. Learn about the Small Business Specialist Community program and how it can help your business grow

Cost: $25.00 + applicable taxes

Register here
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