Here you will find issues relating to the SMB Market, Running an IT Business, as well as SBS Specifically, The Triad SBS Group, and some handy How To Aricles as well as random thoughts I stumble across. -
Hotfixes get easier to access, I get egg on my face
Posted on April 8th, 2009 No commentsSo I called in again today for my second private hotfix and the after I got to the third guy (he was a developer engineer) he said, did you read the KB? I said of course I did, that is why I am calling. He said you probably didn’t notice, but that KB is part of a new trial and the line you expected to say call in for the hotfix actually was a link to the hotfix on the connect site. It is still not a full public supported hotfix, but it is sure easier to get. Know that I know to look for it, I sure like this new program. And now that you know where to look you won’t end up with egg on your face, like I did.
If you look at the screenshot below the key line to look for when you read a KB is the line I have in red. Now if you will excuse me, I have to go take a shower to wash the egg off my face.
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Migration Concepts with SBS 2008
Posted on April 8th, 2009 No commentsMigration Concepts with SBS 2008
Presented by Jeff Middleton
Microsoft Partners 5W/50 Series
January 9, 2009
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Time Zone (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)Register for the Webcast:
https://training.partner.microsoft.com/plc/details.aspx?publisher=12&delivery=259602
Migration projects pose unique challenges for IT Consultants. The goal is to move a customer’s server infrastructure into a new product and platform with a process that is both predictable and profitable.
Jeff Middleton will present the concepts of the Microsoft documented “join to domain” approach as well as the options with an updated for SBS 2008 Swing Migration technique. In addition to a technical review of the project path elements, join us for Jeff’s insights into the planning strategy concerns on these additional points to be discussed:
* The Transition Timeline & Value Budget
* Establishing Roll-Back, Pause or Completion Goals
* What’s implied in Multi-Server Deployments?
* Where is the Automation?
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Let’s Help Mike, he always helps us!
Posted on April 8th, 2009 No commentsI saw this post by Karl and could not agree more, Mike is always doing stuff for us and never asking for anything in return. If you are not already getting his news letter please sign up today.
Link to Karl’s Post Sign up for Mike Iem’s Super Newsletter NOW
Sign up for Mike Iem’s Super Newsletter NOW: http://visitor.constantcontact.com/email.jsp?m=1102241330914If you haven’t met Mike Iem, get a quick intro to him and his mission at the SMB Conference Call Archives.
Mike Iem is working for Microsoft on an initiative focused on supporting SBS partner groups in the US and sharing information with partner groups Worldwide!
He is a very-available liaison for to Microsoft. Over the last few years he has organized the SBS Partner Tours and worked with the SBS Leads Groups to provide information and resources to all Partner Groups (user groups) and individuals.
One of the hottest things Mike produces from time to time is the super-amazing Partner Group DVD. This is the one golden DVD you need to know what’s going on for partners in the SMB space. The 2009 DVD is almost ready.
In the past, the DVD has put together marketing programs, videos, demo tools, screen shots, webinars, white papers, and LOTS of other great information and updates targeted specifically for the SMB Consultant. This is literally all the content you need from Microsoft in one awesome package.
Mike reports that the DVD is “complete” and churning through the Microsoft process to distribution.
There’s a 99% chance that this will be distributed as an ISO image for download. So if you’re not a member of a user group, you’ll still have access to it.
But you don’t want to miss out, so please Join Mike’s Newsletter NOW so you won’t miss the announcement. It will probably come out in the next two weeks. So now is absolutely the best time to sign up for this email newsletter. Free, of course.
Sign up for Mike Iem’s Super Newsletter NOW: http://visitor.constantcontact.com/email.jsp?m=1102241330914
Mike has done some amazing things for the SMB Community. The whole 5w/50 webinar series was his baby. He has organized tours, kept the user group leaders informed, provided us with resources, and a lot more.
Please do yourself a favor: Join Mike’s low-volume, high-content email list today.
In addition to the DVD information (when it’s released), Mike’s newsletter always has great information on marketing and promotions that will help you make more money.
Tune-in now. You’ll be glad you did!
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Sometimes People Say The Nicest Things
Posted on April 8th, 2009 No commentsIn my line of work I usually catch folks on their worst days. A computer just crashed, they just lost that file or clicked on the wrong thing and became infected. I can usually fix the problem and be on my way, and I rarely hear back from them, other than an envelope with the check of course :>)
Well, over the last week or so I had a client have a major catastophe; not a lost file or two, but an entire flooded office. I was able to put him back in a reasonable state to work, while the building contractors fixed his office. Last night everything was reloacted back where it belongs.
Today I received this very nice letter and I thought I would share it with you. It reminded me of why I am in this business and that there really are some good people left in the world. These are the people I like to help get the most from their technology on the good days, but most importantly to help them out on the really bad days. Dr. Newton of Peter Rock Consulting is one of those good people, I am glad I was able to help him through this trying experience.
