In this month’s newsletter from the CIAOPS you’ll find a review of the Amazon Kindle. After recently purchasing one as a gift I found the device hard to put down so decided to invest in one for myself. Since then I have converted at least half a dozen other people to purchasing their own, which they also love.
Amazon also has a free Kindle app that you can install onto just about any device that allows you to read your books just anywhere you are. For an overview have a look at this months video newsletter:
I find this Kindle app especially handy for technical books allowing me to have them available on my laptop for reference. This means I can carry my reference library around with me rather than having it consigned to the shelf in my Office. I can also tag and record notes as well.
Another appealing aspect of the Kindle is simply Amazon’s service. You’d be hard pressed to find a business that does it better. Every query I have made is prompt answered and dealt with to beyond my satisfaction. The whole ordering process for the Kindle and associated eBooks is so far beyond just about every business I have used on the Internet that I’m more than happy to give them further business and recommend them to everyone.
If you enjoy reading lots of books and want something that makes them easy to access then you can’t go further than the Kindle. If you do get hooked and purchase one can I ask that you consider ordering through my Amazon associate site (http://amazon.ciaops.com) as I get a few pennies credit for each purchase which help feed my Kindle addiction.
SMB Nation Spring 2011
The first will be – You’ve got SharePoint now what? And the second will be on a panel discussion with Dana Epp on the changes that video-casting has brought to the landscape and how to take business advantage of that.
To help SMB Nation promote the event I have created the following video:
If you are also planning on attending then please let me know so we can meet up. If you aren’t then I’d suggest you have a look at all the other sessions that are going to available. You can find out more details about the event at:
http://www.smbnationevents.com/spring2011/home.aspx
and I look forward to seeing everyone there in June.
Need to Know Podcast – Episode 17
The latest episode features David Wales from Correct Solutions speaking about the challenges of running a technology service desk.
You can access the podcast directly from:
http://ciaops.podbean.com/2011/03/08/episode-17-david-wales/
as well as view all previous episodes at:
where you can not only subscribe via mediums such as iTunes but also leave comments and ratings on each episode.
If you are interested in, or know a business that is, sponsoring the show please contact me directly (director@ciaops.com). Also if you would like to appear as a guest or would like to hear from someone specifically again contact me (director@ciaops.com). Finally, if you think the show has provided you with value I’d appreciate any donation you’d care to make. All donations go to helping me improve what is offered (http://www.ciaops.com/donation).
Another health warning
There are so many reasons why being obese is bad. There are even more reasons why being obese the older you become is really bad but here is yet another reason. A recent article ‘Midlife obesity linked to dementia’ points out:
it now appears that excess fat in middle age may be extremely harmful over the long term
because
Mr Rees said health policies needed to promote the message that a healthy lifestyle not only reduced the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer but also improved brain health.
but isn’t most of the population become more obese (at least in developed countries)? Have a look around at the people that you know, ask them what they doing about maintaining a ‘healthy lifestyle’. I’ll almost bet that every one of them simply shrugs their shoulders as says they don’t have enough time. Hmmm…by not taking action now they are definitely ensuring they don’t have enough time.
Without good health you can’t do much, yet few (in my experience) actually do anything to promote it. Seems to me like they are already experiencing signs of dementia. It is never too late to start, so do it today. Make your own health a priority, because it is the simplest way you can improve so many aspects of your life.
Getting started with Companyweb 2010
About 2 years ago I produced a document called ‘Getting started with companyweb’ that covered a basic tutorial on SharePoint on SBS 2008. I made that available for download as well as viewing on Slideshare. Since then the document has been viewed or downloaded at least 20 times a day, which is amazing to me.
Now that SBS 2011 Standard is available with SharePoint Foundation 2010 I figured that it is about time to update the document. So now you’ll find ‘Getting started with companyweb 2010’ available for download and again via Slideshare.
Subscribers of my SharePoint Guide will find a copy both companyweb documents that they can edit, re-brand and extend. This will allow them to get something to their customers, on their own letterhead, that’ll get them up and running with SharePoint on SBS quickly.
Look out for the soon to be released video companions for both of these documents as we know that people don’t like reading any more!
Early Xmas present
All of my Christmas’s have come early. Why? Look at this screen shot:
Office365 Beta baby! Hosted SharePoint Server 2010 baby!
More updates from the cloud soon.
Enabling inline editing in SharePoint 2010
Here’s is a nice video I created that will show you to enable inline editing in SharePoint 2010. It is a pretty cool feature, easy to enable and makes working with SharePoint 2010 a whole lot easier.
CIAOPS SharePoint bootcamp
Announcing the CIAOPS SharePoint Bootcamp
The aim of this hands on course is to provide you with the technical and business skills to confidently sell and support a variety of SharePoint installations
All attendees receive:
1. A subscription to the CIAOPS Operations Guide (www.wssops.com) that includes documentation, videos and more. Existing subscribers will have their subscription extended by the equivalent amount. (valued up to $300)
2. A hard disk containing virtual machine images to be used for hands on training on the day which can be used for further training after the event (valued up to $ 100 ex).
3. Course notes, white papers, documentation etc.
4. Meals (morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea as appropriate to the attended sessions)
Each day will be composed of 2 sessions:
Part 1 – Technical (9am – 12.30pm)
This session will show you how to install, manage, maintain and migrate SharePoint. You’ll also learn how to enable additional features with SharePoint to greatly improve its functionality. You also gain deep insight into SQL Database management as well as how to troubleshoot common SharePoint issues.
Part 2 – Business integration (1.30pm – 5pm)
This session will focus on the business applications of SharePoint and how it can improve business processes. You’ll learn about integration with Office products such as Word, OneNote and InfoPath. You learn how to build automated business solutions and template them for use in other SharePoint sites.
Costs
Single session – $ 299 ex GST (including a 6 month subscription to CIAOPS SharePoint Guide).
Both sessions = $ 399 ex GST(including a 12 month subscription to CIAOPS SharePoint Guide)
Registration
For more information and to book please visit – www.ciaops.com/bootcamp
I expect these sessions to fill quickly given the total limit of 20 attendees. There are currently 2 dates confirmed for Sydney with some tentative dates in Brisbane and Melbourne (depending on numbers and venue arrangements). Please visit www.ciaops.com/bootcamp for more information about these dates.
Early Bird
As an early bird bonus if you sign and pay before May you’ll receive immediate access to the CIAOPS SharePoint Guide (www.wssops.com) but your subscription will commence in May 2011.
Any questions please let me know (director@ciaops.com).
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