August 2008 - Posts

HomeTown Boy Makes Good in SMB IT
Well home state boy anyways. Funny I had to move across the US to make friends with a fellow native Californian. Check out Mark speaking on outsourcing IT in the video below. Check Out Mark Crall on YouTube found on Mark’s Blog Read More...
Did U miss the SBS 2008 Training, no worries
If you missed the live meeting traing series for SBS 2008 you can watch the recorded versions. Here is a list, have patience it takes forever once you click one of these links until you get to the actual recording, but it is well worth the wait. Once...
Vlads offer you can’t refuse, or shouldn’t anyways
So the tease campaign is over, it is time to get down to the nuts and bolts. Ready for partnering 2.0, Vlad lays out his vision for the future of the Technology Business and how he can help you not only survive, but thrive in this new and exciting space...
Vlad tries over charging, Eric knocks him into shape
Did I catch your attention with that headline? Read the gory details on VLAD’S BLOG, new and improved offerings from Exchange Defender. Unbeleiviable pricing thanks to SMB Super Hero Crazy Ligman. Read More...
Something Big About to Happen at OWN
This picture caught my eye while I was aimlessly browsing blogs this morning, So I hop on over there to check it out and I must be too early, damn it is not often I get up before the worm. So join me and come back a little later to check out the announcement...
Where Will You Be October 4th, SMB Nation
PRESS RELEASE SMB Nation 2008 Fall Conference to Hold Launch Party: Small Business Server 2008 and Essential Business Server 2008. MarketPlace Expo SOLD OUT! Seattle, WA – August 22, 2008 - Boasting a completely sold out tradeshow hall and host hotel...
Such a Great Post I just had to Copy IT
This morning I found this GREAT POST on the Diva’s Site. They say plagiarism is the sincerest form of flattery, so here it goes: Let’s get out our pencils shall we? Start with the price tag of SBS 2003. Add to that the price tag of Windows...
SBS 2008 RTM’s Today, Congratulations to the entire Team
Today the long awaited RTM (Release To Manufacture) of SBS 2008 formerly know as Cougar is a reality. This marks a major milestone in SMB technology as we wave goodbye to 32 bit technology and welcome in the new world of mainstream 64 bit technology....
Catchy Tune, will the Canucks ever forgive him?
My pal Kevin Weilbacher SBS-MVP and famous for Song of the Week on the sbs2k yahoo list has just put together a little diddy for MS and Cougar, hop on over to KEVIN’s SITE and listen. A bit of a hint, download the words before you start listening...
What Good is PowerShell?
One of my favorite powershell guru’s Michael Pope (who also runs the Triangle SBS Group) posted this handy note. So of course I stole borrowed it from him to share it with you. As always use at you own risk, ymmv I know some of you may still be...
Fix MU WU so HA can find it
I just needed a place to put this note about fixing MU and WU KB956703 so I could find it later :>) Read More...
Whose Your PAL
Here is a list of the current Microsoft PALs, no they are not MS employees, they are your community representatives. Have you talked to your local PAL lately? Australia - Hilton Travis - Quark IT, PO Box 995, Sunnybank Qld 4109, Tel: 07 3105 9101 New...
SBS Partner Tour PLUS
You may have seen my post earlier about the upcoming SBS Partner Tour, well if you are lucky enough to be in the Charlotte area, here is an added bonus; SBS 2008 Partner Group Tour - Pre-Event Vendor Workshops Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Get your geek...
Having Trouble Reaching Microsoft Partner Resources?
Here is a note from Eric’s Blog that may explain your temporary problems. Please ignore our dust while we make some updates Over the years, the various components of the Microsoft SMB Channel Community have continued to grow and expand to better...
SBS 2008 Partner Group Tour Registration Now Open
The creators of Small Business Server 2008 are coming to a city near you! The engineering team that built Small Business Server 2008 is traveling to 15 cities across the United States, showcasing the new technology in the latest version of the award-winning...
Microsoft Brings Back Second Shot
This is one bullet you don’t want to dodge. Microsoft has brought back the Second Shot Progam, that is the one where you register before taking the exams and if you don’t pass the first time, you get to take it again for free. Make sure you...
Thank You Eric
A few weeks ago I saw a post on Eric Ligman’s Blog and I followed the directions to enter for a chance to win 50 Mid Market Brochures. Well today the box arrived and I just wanted to say thankx to Eric and let him know they will go to good use....
SBS 2008 Premium, Your Way
Yesterday Microsoft announced the info on which version / edition of SQL will be included in SBS 2008 and it was great news. Read about it HERE, they are definitelytaking the high road on this one folks. I think everyone will be happy with the announcement...
Heads Up SBSers, Danger Wil Robinson
Please read Damian’s Important Post regarding this month’s updates. This is a follow-on to last months problems, stop what you are doing and read it now. Read More...
Time to Start Learning the Migration from SBS 2003 to SBS 2008
Hi Gang, Microsoft has published the OFFICAL MIGRATION GUIDE to get from SBS 2003 to SBS 2008. If you want to hit the ground running in November, it is time to start practicing, so load up the beta and give it a whirl. Haven’t seen or heard from...
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