The Canada Microsoft Partner Learning Blog https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/the_canada_partner_learning_blog/feed.xml Wed, 17 Apr 2019 03:47:53 GMT en-US hourly 1 SQL Server 2012 Overview for Service Providers and SPLA Live Meeting on Nov 3, 11:00 am EST https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/the_canada_partner_learning_blog/sql-server-2012-overview-for-service-providers-and-spla-live-meeting-on-nov-3-1100-am-est Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:53:14 GMT https://technet.qa.msdn.wdslab.com/the_canada_partner_learning_blog/2011/10/26/sql-server-2012-overview-for-service-providers-and-spla-live-meeting-on-nov-3-1100-am-est/ The new SQL Server edition, SQL Server 2012 is coming soon and will bring exciting opportunities for service provider partners, ISVs and other partners that are purchasing under the Service Provider License Agreement. In particular, partners can benefit with Denali by:
• Enabling mission critical performance and availability at low TCO with high availability features
• Unlocking new insights with pervasive data discovery across the organization
• Creating business solutions fast, on your customers terms across private or public cloud
This is a special training for service providers and SPLA resellers and partners, are all highly encouraged to attend this session.

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]]> SQL Server 2012 (Denali) Hands On Technical Overview Training in Toronto and Vancouver starting on Dec 1 in Toronto, ON https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/the_canada_partner_learning_blog/sql-server-2012-denali-hands-on-technical-overview-training-in-toronto-and-vancouver-starting-on-dec-1-in-toronto-on Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:34:34 GMT https://technet.qa.msdn.wdslab.com/the_canada_partner_learning_blog/2011/10/26/sql-server-2012-denali-hands-on-technical-overview-training-in-toronto-and-vancouver-starting-on-dec-1-in-toronto-on/ Join us for this two-day training for Microsoft® SQL Server® code name “Denali.” This instructor-led course focuses on the new features of SQL Server code name “Denali.” It combines presentations and hands-on labs to help you better understand how SQL Server code name “Denali” addresses the mission critical, business intelligence, enterprise information management, and database development needs of your customers.

With this course, you can:
* Learn how AlwaysOn Availability Groups and enhancements to failover cluster instances can improve high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
* View design patterns for when to employ specific technologies.
* Gain a better understanding of the security capabilities for the SQL Server database engine to improve your client’s compliance requirements.
* Learn how improvements in SQL Server Analysis Services and SQL Server Reporting Services further support the managed self-service abilities for business users.
* Understand how the new SQL Server Data Quality Services solution works with SQL Server Master Data Services and SQL Server Integration Services to help users gain control of their data.
* See how SQL Server Development Tools code name “Juneau” can simplify the development and deployment of databases for SQL Server and Microsoft SQL Azure™.

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]]> SQL Server 2010 Launch Sales Training for LARs and Distributors starting on November 17 in Mississauga https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/the_canada_partner_learning_blog/sql-server-2010-launch-sales-training-for-lars-and-distributors-starting-on-november-17-in-mississauga Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:51:37 GMT https://technet.qa.msdn.wdslab.com/the_canada_partner_learning_blog/2011/10/25/sql-server-2010-launch-sales-training-for-lars-and-distributors-starting-on-november-17-in-mississauga/ Learning Outcomes
In this training session you will learn how to:

  • Articulate what Microsoft Application Platform is, as a strategic selling framework
  • Deep-dive into the various capabilities for the Microsoft Application Platform such as Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing and Cloud-based solutions.
  • Sell against the competition and partner with Microsoft as a strategic growth driver

Target Audience: Product Managers, Licensing Experts, Product Champs

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]]> Windows Azure Developer Partner Training in Montreal and Toronto starting on November 21, in Montreal https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/the_canada_partner_learning_blog/windows-azure-developer-partner-training-in-montreal-and-toronto-starting-on-november-21-in-montreal Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:32:34 GMT https://technet.qa.msdn.wdslab.com/the_canada_partner_learning_blog/2011/10/24/windows-azure-developer-partner-training-in-montreal-and-toronto-starting-on-november-21-in-montreal/ Course Overview:
This training workshop covers the Windows Azure Platform. This event will be based upon the latest release of the Windows Azure Platform Training Kit and will include a hands-on component.

Day 1
•Windows Azure Platform Overview
•Windows Azure Compute
•Introduction to SQL Azure
•Windows Azure Storage
•Identity and Access Control in the Cloud

Day 2
•Windows Azure AppFabric Service Bus
•Advanced SQL Server
•Advanced Web/ Worker Role
•Managing, Debugging, and Monitoring Windows Azure
•Introduction to SQL Azure Reporting

Day 3
•Moving Applications to the Cloud with VM Role and Web/Worker Role
•Building fast Web Applications with Caching and the CDN
•Building Global and Highly Available Services
•Building Windows Phone 7 applications
•Publishing Applications to the Marketplace

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]]> Windows Azure Platform Architect Partner Training in Toronto starting on November 28 https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/the_canada_partner_learning_blog/windows-azure-platform-architect-partner-training-in-toronto-starting-on-november-28 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:27:16 GMT https://technet.qa.msdn.wdslab.com/the_canada_partner_learning_blog/2011/10/24/windows-azure-platform-architect-partner-training-in-toronto-starting-on-november-28/ Course Overview:
The Windows Azure Platform Architect Training is a focused, 3-day course that gives you the skills that you need to be successful in architecting Azure solutions with customers.

Learning Outcomes:
•Technically qualify in or out customer scenarios
•Lead an effective Architectural Design Session (ADS)
•Correctly architect solutions for the cloud considering factors such as cost, scale and availability
•Work with a customer on the architectural design of key horizontal workloads.

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Target Audience:
This course is geared towards senior level solutions architects, azure application architects and trainers.

Recommended Prerequisites:
Downloadable Windows Azure Platform training kit and successful completion of the Microsoft Azure exam #70-583.

Agenda Topics:
•Module 1: Technically Qualifying In and Out Windows Azure Deals
•Module 2: Activity: Technically Qualifying Deals
•Module 3: Designing for Cloud
•Module 4: Architecting for Cost
•Module 5: Identity Management
•Module 6: Working with Data
•Module 7: Connecting Cloud and On-Premises
•Module 8: Architecting for High Availability
•Module 9: ALM and the Cloud
•Module 10: Answers to Common Questions
•Module 11: Architecting HPC Solutions
•Module 12: Architecting Website/Portal Solutions
•Module 13: Architecting Social Solutions
•Module 14: Activity: Architectural Case Studies

]]> Windows Azure Platform Business Value Training – The System Integrator Opportunity in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver, starting on November 7 in Montreal https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/the_canada_partner_learning_blog/windows-azure-platform-business-value-training-the-system-integrator-opportunity-in-montreal-toronto-calgary-and-vancouver-starting-on-november-7-in-montreal Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:24:26 GMT https://technet.qa.msdn.wdslab.com/the_canada_partner_learning_blog/2011/10/24/windows-azure-platform-business-value-training-the-system-integrator-opportunity-in-montreal-toronto-calgary-and-vancouver-starting-on-november-7-in-montreal/
Cloud computing is driving a fundamental change in the economics of the technology industry and altering the ecosystem between development platforms, software vendors, and system integrators and creating new risks and opportunities for all.

Now is the Time to Be Ready.

Microsoft is investing heavily in delivering the best cloud platform and experience for both customers and partners. Attending the upcoming Windows Azure Platform Training is your single best opportunity to:

  • Understand the cloud market space and Microsoft’s strategy to win
  • Develop important business relationships
  • Secure Microsoft resources, tools and support to help you grow your business with the Windows Azure Platform

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Who Should Attend: Practice Leads, Business Development Managers, Account Managers, Technical Pre-Sales and Sr. Delivery Personnel – Join us and learn how to build and sell cloud service practices and partner with Microsoft to land and deliver Cloud Migration Assessments.

Agenda:

  • Handling Customers’ Objections in Windows Azure Sales
  • How to Have the Initial Conversation with Your Customer on Windows Azure
  • Overview of Windows Azure Licensing and Transacting Opportunities
  • Understanding Windows Azure Security and Compliance
  • How to Qualify and Disqualify Windows Azure Opportunities
  • Windows Azure Pricing and Offer Updates
  • Horizontal Scenarios
  • Vertical Scenarios
]]> Cloud Business Model Transformation Jump Start for Decision Makers of VAR & SI Partners Training Session https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/the_canada_partner_learning_blog/cloud-business-model-transformation-jump-start-for-decision-makers-of-var-si-partners-training-session Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:49:52 GMT https://technet.qa.msdn.wdslab.com/the_canada_partner_learning_blog/2011/10/18/cloud-business-model-transformation-jump-start-for-decision-makers-of-var-si-partners-training-session/ This series of videos, totaling 6 hours, lays out the cloud opportunity for Microsoft Partners. It provides practical steps for taking advantage of the cloud in their practices.

Modules:

  • Partner Opportunity with Microsoft Cloud Services
  • Evolving Solution Integrators and VARs to the Cloud
  • Understanding Cloud Deal Economics and Managed Services Opportunities
  • Modeling Cloud Profitability
  • Refining Sales and Marketing for the Cloud
  • Managing Customer Churn in a Cloud Business
  • Partner Cloud Resources and Wrap Up

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]]> Exploring the Private Cloud Partner Opportunity with SQL Server Partner Live Meeting on Oct 25 at 11:00 am https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/the_canada_partner_learning_blog/exploring-the-private-cloud-partner-opportunity-with-sql-server-partner-live-meeting-on-oct-25-at-1100-am Mon, 17 Oct 2011 06:39:06 GMT https://technet.qa.msdn.wdslab.com/the_canada_partner_learning_blog/2011/10/17/exploring-the-private-cloud-partner-opportunity-with-sql-server-partner-live-meeting-on-oct-25-at-1100-am/ Opportunity in private cloud? You bet. Did you know that 60% of your customers are actively consolidating databases and building toward a private cloud solution in the next 12 months? Microsoft now offers a comprehensive solution for optimizing databases for private cloud. Optimizing SQL Server for Private Cloud presents a great opportunity for services partners from database consolidation to enabling self-service scenarios. Savings for your customers and additional business for you. Sound good? Learn more at our upcoming session where we will:
• Understand the Microsoft and SQL Server story for Private Cloud
• Discuss opportunities for Microsoft partners
• Demonstrate SQL Server optimized for Private Cloud

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]]> Deploying the Optimized Desktop supporting Exam 70-681: TS: Deploying Windows 7 and Office 2010 in Calgary starting on Oct 26 https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/the_canada_partner_learning_blog/deploying-the-optimized-desktop-supporting-exam-70-681-ts-deploying-windows-7-and-office-2010-in-calgary-starting-on-oct-26 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:37:19 GMT https://technet.qa.msdn.wdslab.com/the_canada_partner_learning_blog/2011/10/14/deploying-the-optimized-desktop-supporting-exam-70-681-ts-deploying-windows-7-and-office-2010-in-calgary-starting-on-oct-26/ Audience
This course is intended for IT professionals who have working experience and background knowledge of Windows Server® 2008, Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010, and basic understanding of Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP technologies. Basic knowledge of Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Vista and Windows XP, and general networking is also helpful.

At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Understand the purpose of the Windows Optimized Desktop architecture, and describe its key components.
Plan for deploying the Windows Optimized Desktop using appropriate strategies and technologies.
Understand how to prepare an environment for successful Windows Optimized Desktop deployments.
Deploy Windows 7 and Office 2010 to new computers using appropriate Microsoft deployment tools.
Configure and deploy the security components of the Windows Optimized Desktop.
Deploy Windows 7 and Office 2010 to existing computers in refresh computer and replace computer scenarios.

Validate your skills and meet a credential for the following Microsoft Partner Network Competency levels:
* Gold Midmarket Solution Provider Competency
* Silver Desktop Competency
By completing exam 70-681: TS: Windows 7 and Office 2010, Deploying through a Prometric Exam Testing facility.

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Module 1: Introduction to the Optimized Desktop
Lab 1A: Exploring the Windows Optimized Desktop
Lab 1B: Using Applications Through App-V
Lab 1C: Using Applications Through RemoteApp

Module 2: Planning for Deployment
Lab 2A: Reviewing Infrastructure Planning and Design Guides
Lab 2B: Exploring the MDT Deployment Workbench
Lab 2C: Exploring the System Center ConfigMgr Console
Lab 2D: Using the Volume Activation Management Tool

Module 3: Preparing for Deployment
Lab 3A: Exploring Boot Images
Lab 3B: Verifying the Network Environment
Lab 3C: Configuring the MDT Deployment Share
Lab 3D: Capturing and Customizing an Operating System Image
Lab 3E: Exploring System Center Configuration Manager

Module 4: Deploying Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010 to New Computers
Lab 4A: Using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit to create a Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010 Task Sequence
Lab 4B: Deploying Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010 by Using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit Task Sequence
Lab 4C: Using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit and System Center Configuration Manager to Create a Windows 7 Package
Lab 4D: Deploying Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010 by Using System Center Configuration Manager and the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
Lab 4E: Deploying Microsoft Office 2010 by Using App-V

Module 5: Deploying Desktop Security
Lab 5A: Deploying Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010
Lab 5B: Deploying BitLocker by Using a Microsoft Deployment Toolkit Task Sequence

Module 6: Upgrading and Migrating to Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010
Lab 6A: Preparing User State for Migration
Lab 6B: Creating a Task Sequence for Upgrades and Migrations
Lab 6C: Using the MDT to Refresh Windows XP and 2003 Microsoft Office System to Windows 7 and Office 2010

]]> SharePoint 2010 Momentum Workshop: Developing Custom Search Solutions in SharePoint 2010 Partner Live Meeting on October 17, at 1:00 pm EST https://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/the_canada_partner_learning_blog/sharepoint-2010-momentum-workshop-developing-custom-search-solutions-in-sharepoint-2010-partner-live-meeting-on-october-17-at-100-pm-est Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:29:56 GMT https://technet.qa.msdn.wdslab.com/the_canada_partner_learning_blog/2011/10/14/sharepoint-2010-momentum-workshop-developing-custom-search-solutions-in-sharepoint-2010-partner-live-meeting-on-october-17-at-100-pm-est/ Get a grasp on search extensibility in SharePoint 2010 including extending search web parts, query syntax improvements, the Connector Framework, refiner customizations, and custom ranking models.

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These web seminars are brought to you by Partner Services and Support team to enhance learning and develop additional technical Microsoft product knowledge. These web seminars are available to Gold competency, Silver competency and Microsoft Action Pack Development and Design subscription partners. One Advisory Hour will be deducted from your benefits, but there is no “out-of-pocket cost” to you. For more information about Partner Services and Support go to:
https://partner.microsoft.com/US/supportsecurity

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