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A sight you might remember

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26451955/

For anyone who's gone to Jeff Middleton's IT Pro Conference in New Orleans, you will probably will recognize that building street view of Bourbon Street.  What you won't recognize is the storm clouds and the police curfews.

Jeff and his family that live outside of New Orleans are staying put in the area and live in an area of high ground.  Even with that I've given him strict orders to send a message letting us know he's okay once the storm has passed.

Thoughts and prayers to all.

Trend Worry free beta

http://blog.sbsfaq.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=226

When you deploy a brand new operating system one of the first things one needs to check on is if antivirus products support it.

With Windows 2008, most of the desktop versions of the a/v will run on the servers just fine, but the console versions will need to be supported.

Trend is coming out with a beta for SBS 2008 that Wayne blogged about:  If you want to see how it works on SBS 2008, sign up for the beta.

What’s new in Worry-Free Business Security™ v5.1?

• Additional Microsoft Operating System support: Microsoft Small Business Server 2008 (Cougar) and Microsoft Essential Business Server 2008 (Centro) Support
• Microsoft Exchange 2007 Server on Windows 2008 Support
• Web Threat Protection Feedback Loop Support
• CSA memory reduction to under 40Mb (this is accomplished with the new Virus Scan API 8.9)
• Integrated install with Worry Free Remote Manager

https://www.trendbeta.com/index.php?get=356&content=450

Batten down the hatches

http://scitech.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/katrina-again/

To all those in Gustov's path, we're thinking of you guys and wish it doesn't head your way.

It goes to show us that we always need to be prepared for disasters and ready for whatever happens.

Do your clients have a disaster plan?  Are they prepared for the worst?  You may not live in Hurricane country, but don't think a disaster can't happen to you and your clients.

A geek toy for the new baby

http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/rc/a427/

It's a moral imperative, don't you think?

Our master is business

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/08/29/hakon_lie_ie8_interoperability/

There are times I really want geeks to understand that technology serves a master.

That master is business.

I really don't care if the Intranet settings on IE8 to not conform to the "standards" that the author of the registry article (who works for Opera, another browser) wants them to be.

I really don't care that in the ideas of this author that Microsoft has broken their "promise".

Here's reality folks.  People do not upgrade no matter how good the security is or the features are if it causes a lot of pain and hardship to business.  Heck even in the consumer world, it's like pulling teeth for people to embrace change.

But Opera, start living in the real world of business decision makers.  We don't read RFPs.  We don't tout them as being a religion.  We need our businesses to work.  Technology is here to help us do business.  And business is our master.

If we forget that, we're in big trouble.

Thanks to Crevier MINI

Just in case you were wondering... the license plate on the car currently is the dealer name ... Crevier MINI in Santa Ana.  And a huge thank you to Christian Banks for a wonderful buying experience.  I'd highly recommend Crevier MINI for a wonderful dealership to work with (and Christian as a wonderful Motoring Associate)

The license will be MYE COOP to go along with my Sister's MYE MINI.

(and no I didn't buy Software Assurance.. it comes with a warranty already :-)

It does have an instruction manual that I'm about to sit down and start reading :-)

Announcing a new baby

Born with 8 miles, now the proud owner of a Pepper White Mini!

Does it run on 64bit?

http://msmvps.com/blogs/bradley/archive/2005/09/04/65168.aspx

So does anyone know if the Blackberry BES software that runs on a SBS server can run on a 64 bit edition?  BES runs on 32bit SBS 2003 but we're not sure it will run on the 64bit SBS 2008?

If so you have a couple of options. 

Mobile 6 that work natively.

iPhones that will sync.

Or see if it will run on 32bit Windows 2008 and put it on the second server?

So does BES run on 64bit?  This "will it run on 64bit" is a question many of us need to ask about our software.

Shopping list for Frys

Shopping list for Frys...

audio connection thingy for car
retractable audio/mic for laptop

(remind me I need to do a Fry's run this weekend)

Give him a huge kiss and a hug will ya?

Microsoft takes community seriously with SBS and EBS launch - SBSfaq.com Blog Site:
http://blog.sbsfaq.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?List=269e4081%2Dac58%2D42a6%2D9a54%2D383a6a3fb0d8&ID=225

 In a few short weeks if there's a guy who looks like this...

Or like this...

I want you to give him a huge Kiss and a hug from me for doing all that he does for the upside down folks.

P.S.  if you want to pass on the Lipstick and not be wearing any when you kiss him, that's okay with me.

http://www.microsoft.com.au/teched/pre_days.aspx

Join the biggest gathering of Microsoft SBS Partners in years

For Microsoft SBS Partners, this is the biggest opportunity in years to network with your peers, hear from the SMB Server experts, and experience deep content on the new solutions that will redefine the SMB server landscape. Be there when we demo Small Business Server 2008 and the new Windows Essential Business Server 2008. Talk with your fellow SBS Partners, find out what they're up to, and learn a host of stuff that can help you make your business better. And, have some fun in the process!

All attendees receive a COMPLIMENTARY full-product copy of Small Business Server 2008 - VALUE $1200.

Cost: Tickets are just $550 a head.

Who should attend?
Any partner selling servers into SMB

What will you get out of it?
300-LEVEL CONTENT - on Small Business Server 2008 and Windows Essential Business Server 2008 - Enterprise-class Server Solutions, designed and priced for SMBs.

DEMONSTRATIONS - will show the installation, set up, deployment and migration from previous versions, and updated features.

NETWORK WITH YOUR PEERS - at the premier event for Microsoft SBS partners this year.

ROUNDTABLE the issues, and gain tips for driving your business from your Peers, with extensive Partner-to-Partner content.

The colossal failure of OEM

On the Open Road blog the title of the article is "PC manufacturers seek shelter from Vista's drizzle" and it points to a Wall Street Journal about how OEM manufacturers are introducing their own software to make the Vista experience palatable... http://news.cnet.com/8301-13505_3-10026884-16.html

If you've bought an OEM retail and -- not ordered from the business online store but walked into the local Best Buy and bought a retail machine, I'd argue that's not what's going on at all.  I'd argue that you don't find that the OEM vendors are building their own software to make Vista pleasing, rather that what is happening is like what you see on Election day ballot measures.  Peel back the arguments and ask who is paying for the ballot measures and that's where the real story is. 

There's always another story behind the story, and to me it looks more like the OEMs have money deals with various software vendors than there is that they are making Vista better.  More often than not you have to pull off all the OEM stuff just to get a Vista that works.

The failure here is the OEM experience, make no mistake about it, but I'm not convinced that OEMs are making it better for users.

SBS 2008 training links (revised)

Session 1 - https://training.partner.microsoft.com/plc/details.aspx?systemid=1821820&page=/plc/search_adv.aspx

Session 2 - https://training.partner.microsoft.com/plc/details.aspx?systemid=1821957&page=/plc/search_adv.aspx

Session 3 - https://training.partner.microsoft.com/plc/details.aspx?systemid=1822160&page=/plc/search_adv.aspx

Session 4 - https://training.partner.microsoft.com/plc/details.aspx?systemid=1822161&page=/plc/search_adv.aspx

Session 5 - https://training.partner.microsoft.com/plc/details.aspx?systemid=1822162&page=/plc/search_adv.aspx

Session 6 - https://training.partner.microsoft.com/plc/details.aspx?systemid=1822163&page=/plc/search_adv.aspx

Session 7 - https://training.partner.microsoft.com/plc/details.aspx?systemid=1822164&page=/plc/search_adv.aspx

Whoops sorry about that I had bad links for those recorded sessions, try that.

Get ready for the EBS sessions starting on 9/4 as well https://training.partner.microsoft.com/plc/search_adv.aspx?ssid=2ff59e1b-42b9-4802-afc1-a02fb3d5eca3

Reason no. 4,542,444 to get an external third party certificate --

Reason no. 4,542,444 to get an external third party certificate --

SeanDaniel.com - Small Business Server and Other Technology: SBS 2008 Install Certificate Package Error:
http://sbs.seandaniel.com/2008/08/sbs-2008-install-certificate-package.html

Because you don't have to install a certificate like that.

And your end users don't get confused by the self signed cert warnings....

And it's way easier to deploy Mobile phones and iPhones...

I.T. Service Providers for I.T. Service Providers!

Just when you think one monopoly is getting smaller...

Another one is waiting in the wings...

Okay I don't get it.  If I buy songs on a computer... why is it that Apple thinks that it can keep track of an old laptop that I don't even have anymore and block me from using music that I bought on a computer that I have?

And the only reason why I'm downloading (and for the record rebuying the movie) is because I want to have the Italian Job (original and remake) on this laptop for the train ride down to Santa Ana to pick up my MINI Cooper.  Mr. Jobs, Steve, dude, you are messin' with my MINI obsession tonight... knock it off will ya?

The Official SBS Blog : Known post installation event errors in SBS 2008 (and how to resolve them):

The Official SBS Blog : Known post installation event errors in SBS 2008 (and how to resolve them):
http://blogs.technet.com/sbs/archive/2008/08/26/known-post-installation-event-errors-in-sbs-2008-and-how-to-resolve-them.aspx

Recap of webcasts

Windows Small Business Server 2008: Support and Troubleshooting : John R. Pattison:
http://www.johnrpattison.com/blog/windows-small-business-server-2008-support-and-troubleshooting/

Windows Small Business Server 2008: Remote Access and Computer Management : John R. Pattison:
http://www.johnrpattison.com/blog/windows-small-business-server-2008-remote-access-and-computer-management/

Small Business Server 2008: Messaging and Collaboration Management : John R. Pattison:
http://www.johnrpattison.com/blog/small-business-server-2008-messaging-and-collaboration-management/

Windows Small Business Server 2008 - Management, Health, and Security : John R. Pattison:
http://www.johnrpattison.com/blog/windows-small-business-server-2008-management-health-and-security/

Windows Small Business Server 2008 Migration : John R. Pattison:
http://www.johnrpattison.com/blog/windows-small-business-server-2008-migration/

Deploying Windows Small Business Server 2008 : John R. Pattison:
http://www.johnrpattison.com/blog/deploying-windows-small-business-server-2008/

A quick overview of Windows Small Business Server 2008 : John R. Pattison:
http://www.johnrpattison.com/blog/a-quick-overview-of-windows-small-business-server-2008/

John did an excellent job recapping many of the webcasts and if you missed any --

Part 1 - https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/msevents/join?id=WES02PAL&role=attend&pw=TES987
Part 2 - https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/msevents/join?id=WES03PAL&role=attend&pw=NFG340
Part 3 - https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/msevents/join?id=WES04PAL&role=attend&pw=FOD302
Part 4 - https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/msevents/join?id=WES05PAL&role=attend&pw=LKJ098
Part 5 - https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/msevents/join?id=WES06PAL&role=attend&pw=HLK090
Part 6 - https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/msevents/join?id=WES07PAL&role=attend&pw=GIU290
Part 7 - https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/msevents/join?id=WES08PAL&role=attend&pw=JUI987

And stay tuned for part 8 on 9/10

As a service

Okay I am getting used to SaaS (software as a service).  I can handle HaaS (Hardware as a service) but now we have PaaS...which is depending on whom you read... either

http://smbitpros.com/2008/08/25/purchasing-as-a-service/ Procurement as a Service or

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platform_as_a_service Platform as a Service 

Now if you ask me PAAS is not either one, but the easter egg coloring kits we buy every year.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paas

When they get to Life as a Service (LaaS) then I'll know we've gone too far in the abbreviations.

One of the worst abbreviations in the techonlogy industry is POS.  Which, yes, I know means Point of Sale, but dang do I have to sometimes mentally shift my mind to think of it as Point of Sale as sometimes you never know if someone is ranting about a Piece of.... well you know.

So what other "as a service" do we have out there?

BaaS?  Blogging as a Service?

Just a reminder the webcast on virtualization is not until 9/10/2008

WES09PAL:  Windows SBS 2008 Core Technical Training, Part 8 of 8: Virtualization

Presented by  Nicholas King, David Fabritius and Michael Toot

Just a reminder the webcast on virtualization is not until 9/10/2008:

Event Title: WES09PAL: Windows SBS 2008 Core Technical Training, Part 8 of 8: Virtualization September 10, 2008 from 2-3pm (US & Canada) (GMT-07:00)

Event Format: Web Seminars (Live)

Event Start Date & Time: 9/10/2008 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Event Time Zone: (GMT-07:00) Arizona

I'll post another reminder closer to the day.

How does a client save money by spending money?

http://msmvps.com/blogs/bradley/archive/2008/08/26/1645756.aspx

How does a client save money by spending money?

Again go look at the software that you client gets.

In addition to the fact that they will get SBS 2008 when it rolls out.... they will get:

Windows 2003 server license to be the foundation for

ISA 2006 firewall later to become Forefront Threat Gateway

Outlook 2007 cal licenses (remember that due to the fact that Exchange 2007 no longer includes Outlook rights, you get no Outlook media/client licenses if your client waits to buy SBS 2008)

SharePoint Designer - the replacement for FrontPage that will allow you to do more things with SharePoint.

Add up all that software that is included in the Software Assurance upgrade lock in and compare the price tag.