Just a quick reminder about the CIAOPS Virtual Technology Meeting next week featuring Mark O’Shea (Device and Platform Lead, Paradyne Pty Ltd). Details are:
On October 18 Microsoft will be unveiling a range of updates to their server line up, with a big focus on new capabilities that help customers take advantage of public and private cloud technologies. During this online event Mark will cover new capabilities of the Windows Server Essentials 2012 R2 product, as well as how some of these technologies are now more broadly available to larger enterprises as well.
You can register at:
https://ciaops1013.eventbrite.com.au/
So come and join us for a what will no doubt be a great presentation by Mark along with technology news and discussions with other IT Professionals.
Tag: Windows
SharePoint 2013 Support for Windows Server 2012 R2
If you still REALLY wanted to do on premise SharePoint, beware that SharePoint 2013 Server and I assume by association SharePoint Foundation 2013 is currently NOT supported on the latest server release – Windows Server 2012 R2.
See this blog post for more details:
You are going to have to wait until SharePoint 2013 Service Pack 1 is released. The availability date for this service pack has not yet been released.
Microsoft double shot exam available
If you planning on taking a Microsoft certification exam between now and May 31, 2014 then you should sign up for the double shot offer from Microsoft at:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-us/second-shot.aspx?WT.mc_id=MSLS_secondshot
This means that you can take an exam and if you don’t pass then you can retake that exam again at no cost.
I would commend all resellers here in Australia to take up this offer because I’ll have some news soon on a new round of exam cram sessions that I will presenting.
CIAOPS Virtual Technical Meeting August recording now available
If you missed the CIAOPS Virtual Technical Meeting on Wednesday all about the upcoming Windows 8.1 release by Microsoft Technology Evangelist Jeff Alexander then you’ll find the YouTube recording here:
You’ll also find the slide deck at:
What you won’t find is some of the great discussions and questions that were also part of this session. To get that you really need to attend the event live.
Registrations are now open for the September meeting and you’ll find those at:
https://ciaops0913.eventbrite.com.au/
The September meeting will be the SECOND Wednesday in September as I’ll be at TechEd AU during the first week of September. The topic for the September meeting will be an Introduction to Yammer. I hope to see you there.
CIAOPS Virtual Technology Meeting–Agenda update
Our original speaker for the August meeting, Microsoft Technical Evangelist Jeff Alexander, has been gracious enough to change his travel arrangements to accommodate presenting on Wednesday the 7th of August 2013 as initially advertised. As you can appreciate, having access to Jeff is something that just can’t be passed up so I have slotted him back in for the event and pushed the Yammer presentation back.
Here is what Jeff is planning to speak on:
Title: Windows 8.1 Update!
Abstract: Windows 8 has been out for a few months now and we have received a ton of feedback. In this session on Windows 8.1; Jeff Alexander will talk and demo some of the new changes and how they benefit small business’s and larger enterprises. He’ll go through what’;s changed and show some of the cool new features including the update start screen, UI enhancements, desktop enhancements, the start button, new search and many more. We will also cover enterprise features such as assigned access, mobile device management and workplace join.
To attend the event simply visit the registration site at:
http://ciaops0813.eventbrite.com.au/
which after registration will present you with all the information you need to connect up to this webinar on Wednesday the 7th of August from 4pm Sydney time.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me directly on director@ciaops.com.
CIAOPS Virtual Technology Meeting – August
I am happy to announce that for the August meeting of the CIAOPS Virtual Technology we have managed to secure Microsoft Technical Evangelist Jeff Alexander to talk about Windows 8.1 (a.k.a. Windows Blue).
The meeting will feature a presentation by Jeff, questions and answers then time for general discussion by attendees. I am once again aiming to record the presentation by Jeff and make it available via my YouTube channel.
Remember, that all you need to do to attend is have access to a device connected to the Internet. You can register for the event at:
http://ciaops0813.eventbrite.com.au/
and the details are:
Wednesday 7th of August 2013
4:00pm – 5.30pm Sydney time
When you register you’ll receive information about gaining access to the meeting which will be conducted via Lync. If you want to test out your configuration beforehand to ensure everything is working feel free to contact me (director@ciaops.com) to arrange a check.
Remember, the presentation from the last meeting is available for viewing on YouTube:
I hope to “see” you at the upcoming meeting.
More free reseller exam cram sessions
I am please to announced that Microsoft Australia has extended the full 2 day exam cram training session on the following exams:
Day 1 – 70-410: Installing and configuring Windows Server 2012Day 2 – 74-324: Administering Office 365 for Small Business
to:
Brisbane
- Day 1 – Monday 27th May (70-410: Installing and configuring Windows Server 2012)
- Day 2 – Tuesday 28th May (74-324: Administering Office 365 for Small Business)
You can register here –
https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032549551&Culture=en-AU&community=0
It is important to note that this training in not like my normal bootcamps. These days are specifically focused on helping attendees pass the appropriate Microsoft certification exams so they are eligible to attain the Microsoft Small Business Competency. Thus, to get the most from this training you should be at least familiar with Windows 8 and Office 365.
I hope you are able to attend and I look forward to meeting you on the day but remember to book early as there is only a limited number of places available at each venue.
More free reseller Windows 8 and Office 365 exam cram training
I am please to announced that Microsoft Australia has extended the full 2 day exam cram training session on the following exams:
Day 1 – 74-324: Administering Office 365 for Small Business
Day 2 – 70-687: Configuring Windows 8
to:
Brisbane
- Day 1 – Tuesday 14th May (74-324: Administering Office 365 for Small Business)
- Day 2 – Wednesday 15th May (70-687: Configuring Windows 8)
You can register here –
https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032549551&Culture=en-AU&community=0
It is important to note that this training in not like my normal bootcamps. These days are specifically focused on helping attendees pass the appropriate Microsoft certification exams so they are eligible to attain the Microsoft Small Business Competency. Thus, to get the most from this training you should be at least familiar with Windows 8 and Office 365.
I hope you are able to attend and I look forward to meeting you on the day but remember to book early as there is only a limited number of places available at each venue.
