Microsoft Education Tech Upstate New York https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/microsoft_education_tech_upstate_new_york/feed.xml Feed with information relevant to Microsoft Solutions within Education in Upstate NY USA. Intended to be an easily consumable stream of relevent technical information and news. Wed, 17 Apr 2019 04:01:00 GMT en-US hourly 1 SUNY Office 365 Professional Plus Demonstration https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/microsoft_education_tech_upstate_new_york/suny-office-365-professional-plus-demonstration Sat, 21 Feb 2015 16:58:14 GMT http://technet.qa.msdn.wdslab.com/microsoft_education_tech_upstate_new_york/2015/02/21/suny-office-365-professional-plus-demonstration/ SUNY Office 365 Professional Plus Demonstration

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]]> Yammer in Education Webinar https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/microsoft_education_tech_upstate_new_york/yammer-in-education-webinar Wed, 14 Jan 2015 12:06:30 GMT http://technet.qa.msdn.wdslab.com/microsoft_education_tech_upstate_new_york/2015/01/14/yammer-in-education-webinar/ Yammer in Education

Xelleration Webcast Co-Presented with Microsoft!

Tuesday, January 20th 10-10:30 PST

Register Today!

 

What you will discover?

  • Benefits of Yammer in Education

  • Successful adoption with monitoring and policies

  • How to overcome compliance concerns

  • Learn how Yammer works with our Yammer classroom demo

Leaders in education are discovering that they and their students need a new way? to work together to succeed. Yammer helps create a lifelong learning network that goes beyond the formal curriculum, ensuring that students are prepared for the future.
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Join Xelleration, Integrated Access Solutions (IAS)?, and guest speaker Steve Kane from Microsoft?,? for a Yammer Education Webinar. We will discuss overcoming the fear of using enterprise social in schools and how Yammer can help provide a better learning experience for teachers and students.

]]> SUNY Office 365 Presentation/Demonstration https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/microsoft_education_tech_upstate_new_york/suny-office-365-presentationdemonstration Wed, 10 Dec 2014 06:32:00 GMT http://technet.qa.msdn.wdslab.com/microsoft_education_tech_upstate_new_york/2014/12/10/suny-office-365-presentationdemonstration/ [View:https://vimeo.com/114040535:0:0]

]]> Microsoft Office in Education https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/microsoft_education_tech_upstate_new_york/microsoft-office-in-education Tue, 11 Nov 2014 11:44:10 GMT http://technet.qa.msdn.wdslab.com/microsoft_education_tech_upstate_new_york/2014/11/11/microsoft-office-in-education/

Making it easier for teachers and students to work together

Microsoft Office has long been a staple in the teacher toolkit for communicating and collaborating with their classes. Today we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve made it easier for teachers to get Office on all their devices—while storing and sharing class material with students using OneDrive.

Last week we were excited to share with you the next steps in bringing Office to everyone, on every device. The updated Office apps for iPhone and iPad and the upcoming Android and Windows 10 apps are full of great features to help students and teachers do more and achieve more. When combined with an Office 365 subscription and full Office, they can do even more and the experience can be incredibly impactful on classroom collaboration and learning outcomes.

Millions of teachers and students are already eligible through their school to utilize the advanced editing and collaboration capabilities, unlimited OneDrive storage and Dropbox integration of an Office 365 subscription and may not realize it. So we’ve created a simple way for you to find out.

Beginning today, teachers in the U.S. who are eligible to get Office from their school can sign up for Office 365 themselves using a school-provided email address at www.office.com/teachers. Students in the U.S. can check their eligibility at www.office.com/getoffice365.

Office in Education

Teachers can check their eligibility for free Office from their school at office.com/teachers.

 By signing up for an Office 365 Education account students and teachers receive:

  • The latest versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Access and Publisher.
  • Installations of Office on up to five PCs or Macs.
  • Advanced capabilities on Office mobile apps including Windows tablets, iPad, iPhone and Android (when available).
  • 1 TB of storage using OneDrive for business (unlimited storage coming soon).
  • Office Online to work on Office files with anyone, anywhere in real-time.

Teachers, to check if you’re eligible:

  1. Go to office.com/teachers.
  2. Enter a valid school-provided email address.

Students, to check if you’re eligible:

  1. Go to office.com/getoffice365.
  2. Enter a valid school-provided email address.

For school IT, allowing students and teachers to use the self-sign up process makes it easier to manage Office 365 and deliver all the benefits of the world’s leading productivity tools to your entire organization.

]]> Internet Explorer and .NET Framework 4.x Announcement https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/microsoft_education_tech_upstate_new_york/internet-explorer-and-net-framework-4-x-announcement Fri, 08 Aug 2014 11:11:58 GMT http://technet.qa.msdn.wdslab.com/microsoft_education_tech_upstate_new_york/2014/08/08/internet-explorer-and-net-framework-4-x-announcement/ This post shares important information regarding support timelines for two empowering technologies—Internet Explorer and .NET Framework— to help you plan moving to the latest versions, where applicable, and ensure you take the necessary steps needed to become more secure and benefit from the latest releases.

The latest Internet Explorer browser offers many benefits such as improved security, additional speed, increased compatibility, and the ability to run the latest web sites and services, helping customers connect anytime, anywhere.  Internet Explorer is core to enabling a mobile-first, cloud first world and we encourage customers to test and apply updates upon release for a more secure and improved user experience.  For those not yet running the latest browser available for your operating system, we encourage you to migrate soon to take advantage of the latest security and functionality. 

Beginning January 12, 2016, only the most current version of Internet Explorer available for a supported operating system will receive technical support and security updates, as shown in the table below:

 

Windows Desktop and Server Operating Systems*

Internet Explorer Version

Windows Vista SP2

Internet Explorer 9

Windows 7 SP1

Internet Explorer 11

Windows 8.1 Update

Internet Explorer 11

Windows Server 2008 SP2

Internet Explorer 9

Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1

Internet Explorer 11

Windows Server 2012

Internet Explorer 10

Windows Server 2012 R2

Internet Explorer 11

 

* For more details on the support lifecycle, including the latest Windows Embedded operating system and Internet Explorer browser combinations, see the Microsoft Internet Explorer Support Lifecycle Policy Page.

 

If you are running on an older version of Internet Explorer, such as Internet Explorer 8 on Windows 7 SP1, we recommend you plan your migration to one of the above supported operating system and browser combinations by January 12, 2016.   Microsoft offers many online support resources to help you upgrade to a current version, as well as a number of deployment and compatibility services available to assist with migrations.  You can visit the Internet Explorer Blog, which includes guidance and upgrade resources.

 

We are especially sensitive to your needs to ensure existing web applications that were developed for previous versions of Internet Explorer, such as Internet Explorer 8, continue working while also ensuring you benefit from the latest and most secure version of Internet Explorer.  In order to ease the migration of applications to current web standards, Enterprise Mode for Internet Explorer 11, released in April 2014, offers better backward compatibility and enables you to run many legacy web applications once you upgrade to a more modern browser.  Microsoft is committed to supporting Enterprise Mode through the duration of the operating system lifecycle and continuing to improve Enterprise Mode backward compatibility, helping customers extend existing web application investments as needed.   As an example, Windows 7 SP1 running Internet Explorer with Enterprise Mode will be supported through January 14, 2020.  Microsoft will also continue to invest in tools and other resources to help customers upgrade and stay up-to-date on the latest version of Internet Explorer.

 

Just as the latest Internet Explorer provides the best experience for customers, the .NET Framework does the same for developers or for applications built upon it.  The latest .NET Framework, version 4.5.2, offers new workflow features, improved diagnostics, additional performance improvements, and provides a seamless update requiring no recompilation if upgrading from within the .NET 4.x family.  If your company is using a version of .NET 4.x, beginning January 12, 2016 only .NET Framework 4.5.2 will continue receiving technical support and security updates.  After this date, Microsoft will no longer support .NET 4, 4.5, or 4.5.1.  There is no change to the support timelines for any other .NET Framework version, including .NET 3.5 SP1, which will continue to be supported for the duration of the operating system lifecycle.  For more details on the .NET Framework support lifecycle, visit the Microsoft .NET Framework Blog Link or Microsoft .NET Support Lifecycle Policy page.

 

The innovation with Internet Explorer and .NET Framework is one step in helping customers take full advantage of a mobile-first and cloud-first world.

]]> You are invited: Build Hybrid Cloud Solutions with Windows Azure and System Center 2012 R2 - March 18th in Rochester, NY https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/microsoft_education_tech_upstate_new_york/you-are-invited-build-hybrid-cloud-solutions-with-windows-azure-and-system-center-2012-r2-march-18th-in-rochester-ny Wed, 05 Feb 2014 12:38:57 GMT http://technet.qa.msdn.wdslab.com/microsoft_education_tech_upstate_new_york/2014/02/05/you-are-invited-build-hybrid-cloud-solutions-with-windows-azure-and-system-center-2012-r2-march-18th-in-rochester-ny/ Build Hybrid Cloud Solutions with Windows Azure and System Center 2012 R2

You CAN have the best of both worlds! With Windows Azure and System Center 2012 R2, IT Pros can easily extend an on-premises network to embrace the power and scale of the cloud – securely and seamlessly. These Hybrid Cloud scenarios present real solutions that you can implement today to solve pressing IT issues such as:

  • Managing more data without more hardware
  • Protecting Data with Off-site Backups
  • Business Continuance and Disaster Recovery
  • Cost-effective, On-demand Dev/Test Environments
  • Internet-scale Web Sites… And MORE!

Join us at this FREE full-day hands-on event to experience the power of Hybrid Cloud. Our field-experienced Technical Evangelists will guide you through the process of jumpstarting your knowledge on Windows Azure Storage, Virtual Machines and Virtual Networking for key IT Pro scenarios. Complete all of the hands-on labs and you’ll walk away with a fully functional Windows Server 2012 R2 or Linux cloud-based test lab running Windows Azure!

Session Requirements:
Be sure to bring a modern laptop that is capable of running the following prerequisites. For more detailed system specs, click on the city nearest you.

  • Modern operating system, including Windows 7, Windows 8, Linux or Mac OS X
  • Modern web browser supporting HTML5 and Javascript, including IE 9 or later, Chrome, Firefox and Safari
  • A remote desktop (RDP) client – included with Windows platforms. Mac and Linux RDP clients can be downloaded for free

All participants registering for the event should have an active Windows Azure subscription. If you have not already done so, sign up for a FREE trial of the Windows Azure platform and services, including access to the Virtual Machines preview.

Register now and save your seat: https://msevents.microsoft.com/cui/EventDetail.aspx?culture=en-US&EventID=1032576891&IO=fODQ6JgCZjUQDT5PxxhH8A%3d%3d

Modernize your datacenter
Try out the new Windows Server 2012 R2 trial, System Center 2012 R2 trial, and a full-featured version of Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 today.

]]> Register Now for SharePoint Saturday Albany - February 1st, 2014 https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/microsoft_education_tech_upstate_new_york/register-now-for-sharepoint-saturday-albany-february-1st-2014 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 08:46:05 GMT http://technet.qa.msdn.wdslab.com/microsoft_education_tech_upstate_new_york/2014/01/16/register-now-for-sharepoint-saturday-albany-february-1st-2014/ The first SharePoint Saturday Albany will take place on Saturday, February 1st, 2014, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm at Microsoft Albany Office located at 54 State Street, 7th Floor, Albany, NY.

 

SharePoint Saturday is FREE, open to the public and is your local chance to immerse yourself in SharePoint!

 

SharePoint Saturday is an educational, informative, and lively day filled with sessions from respected SharePoint professionals and MVPs, covering a wide variety of SharePoint-orientated topics. Mingle and learn with SharePoint business users, architects, developers, and other professionals that work with SharePoint everyday, and who can share insights into the new SharePoint 2013. Don’t miss out being a part of an educational, informative, and lively day filled with sessions from respected SharePoint professionals and MVPs, covering a wide variety of SharePoint-orientated topics.

 

The Albany event will offer three tracks to choose from offering a wide variety of topics for business users, IT Pros, architects and developers. Topics include Planning Your SharePoint Implementation, SharePoint Governance, Introduction to SharePoint Apps, Branding Your SharePoint Site, Business Intelligence, among others. There will also be a giveaway at the event.

 

To view the agenda and register, please visit the event website.

]]> Windows Learning Webinar Series - Getting Started: Migrating from Windows XP in Education https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/microsoft_education_tech_upstate_new_york/windows-learning-webinar-series-getting-started-migrating-from-windows-xp-in-education Wed, 11 Dec 2013 08:44:58 GMT http://technet.qa.msdn.wdslab.com/microsoft_education_tech_upstate_new_york/2013/12/11/windows-learning-webinar-series-getting-started-migrating-from-windows-xp-in-education/

 

]]> IT Virtualization Camp - Feb, 13, 2014 - Albany, NY https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/microsoft_education_tech_upstate_new_york/it-virtualization-camp-feb-13-2014-albany-ny Wed, 11 Dec 2013 08:22:27 GMT http://technet.qa.msdn.wdslab.com/microsoft_education_tech_upstate_new_york/2013/12/11/it-virtualization-camp-feb-13-2014-albany-ny/ Microsoft Albany Office     

54 State St, Suite 701
Albany, NY 12207
 
Register for event
Starts: Thursday, February 13, 2014 9:00 AM
Ends: Thursday, February 13, 2014 4:00 PM
Time zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Welcome Time: 8:30 AM                                                
 
 
Register: https://msevents.microsoft.com/cui/EventDetail.aspx?culture=en-US&EventID=1032572666&IO=I8eteqPKlW3eRhDCSOhyQQ%3d%3d                                                     
 
Get driving directions
 
 
Product(s):         Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012,  Microsoft System Center 2012,  Windows Azure and  Windows Server 2012.        
Audience(s): IT Decision Maker,  IT Implem_IT Generalist and  IT Manager.        
 

Gain twice the virtualization skillset. Cover more ground.

 

Want to gain an edge in your technical career? Industry insiders suggest that over 70% of businesses now run at least two virtualization platforms in their IT environment. That’s why IT pros who understand multiple platforms are invaluable to their companies and clients.

 

Here’s your chance to upgrade your Microsoft Virtualization skills for FREE! We’re hosting an interactive, one-day technical workshop specifically for VMware IT professionals. Seasoned experts will demonstrate key scenarios and technologies from Microsoft and VMware. You’ll also complete hands-on labs and leave ready to build your own test and evaluation environment. 

 

You’ll learn:

 

-      The basics (and beyond) in Microsoft virtualization technology

-      How your current VMware skills apply to a Microsoft environment

-      The differences between key Microsoft and VMware technologies

-      How to use Microsoft tools to help manage a VMware environment

-      The latest on the new Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012 R2, and System Center 2012 R2 releases

 

At a high level, as part of this course, you’ll learn about the following topics:

 

-      Hyper-V Configuration, Clustering & Resiliency

-      Virtual Machine Mobility, Backup & Replication

-      Managing Hyper-V with Virtual Machine Manager

-      A look at System Center 2012 R2

-      VMware: Management, Integration, and Migration

 

Session Requirements:
In order to participate in the labs, please bring a modern laptop that can run the following technical prerequisites. Click HERE for more detailed system specs.
 

·       Supported Operating Systems include all editions of Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2 and 2012.

·       Browsers supported include Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or later. Other browsers are supported conditionally.

·       Microsoft .NET 3.5 will be required to complete the labs.

 

Modernize your datacenter
Download a free, full-featured version of Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 today. And be sure to try the new Windows Server 2012 R2 trial, System Center 2012 R2 trial and Windows Azure trial.
]]> You're Invited to a Free Windows and Office 365 Migration Clinic - East Region https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/microsoft_education_tech_upstate_new_york/youre-invited-to-a-free-windows-and-office-365-migration-clinic-east-region Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:42:59 GMT http://technet.qa.msdn.wdslab.com/microsoft_education_tech_upstate_new_york/2013/10/25/youre-invited-to-a-free-windows-and-office-365-migration-clinic-east-region/

 

                                                                                                           
 

 I would like to invite you to join your local Microsoft partner for a free, one-day clinic on migration and deployment planning strategies for Windows and Office 365. Through a series of presentations and demonstrations, we will highlight the new tools and technologies designed to enable successful migrations and deployments. Use the links below to register for the clinic taking place near you.

 

Session topics

 

Moving from XP to Windows 7 or 8

Support for XP is ending soon! Join this session to learn about the tools and methodologies available to make it simple for you to move customers from Windows XP to Windows 7 or 8. This session will help you understand auto migration, migrating user files and settings, hard link migration, installing Window 7 or 8, and deploying System Center Confirmation Manager.

 

Office 365 First Look

Get an introduction to Office 356 and Windows Azure business considerations and economics. This session highlights the features and functionality of Microsoft's cloud offerings and uses a case study approach to illustrate various Office 365 deployment scenarios.

 

Register for a clinic near you

 

 

 

 

  
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