Get to a Windows Server 2008 Launch Event
Yesterday we launched Windows Server 2008 - congrats to the whole team! Now you have the opportunity to find out all about it at a TechNet event at venues up and down the UK. Here are the details:
TechNet 2008 Launch Roadshow
Following the 2008 Launch event in Birmingham on 19th March, TechNet will be going out on the road. The roadshow will be heavy on demos and light on PowerPoint. We'll look at various scenarios, such as managing Windows Server 2008 and how Windows Server 2008 works alongside Windows Vista. You'll have the opportunity to meet the Microsoft Community, our user groups and Most Valued Professionals, as well as experts with top technical information and real-world scenarios.
Agenda:
09:00 – 09:30 Registration
09:30 – 09:45 Keynote
Consider the way you work today. Think about what’s changed in the last few years. You can be sure that there are plenty of changes along the way. How can you best position yourself to help your business make the most of change and improve your career at the same time?
During this session we well take a look at the opportunities offered by key technologies including software plus services and innovative approaches such as virtualisation and Infrastructure Optimisation. Change seems to be the only constant in our industry. Keeping ahead of the curve brings benefits to everyone. This session will help you plan for the next generation of infrastructure and your own personal development.
09:45 – 11:00 Windows Top Features
So many features. So little time. Where should you focus? This session will help you to decide where to invest your time and effort.
People’s expectations are changing. They expect to be able to work “their way”, free of the limitations of being “tied to a desk” or a particular device. Minimising the risk of security breaches while enabling flexible working can create interesting challenges. Windows Server 2008 can help – enter Network Access Protection.
Thankfully the days of one line of business application per server are numbered thanks to virtualisation. Lazy servers waste power, data centre space and maintenance charges. Windows Server 2008 can help – enter Hyper-V.
Traditionally ensuring consistent configuration of your web servers can be time consuming. Windows Server 2008 can help – enter IIS 7.
11:00 - 11:20 Break
11:20 – 12:35 How to Manage Windows Server 2008
Where should you use Windows Server Core instead of the full installation of the operating system? If you use “core” then how on Earth are you supposed to manage it? Regardless of whether you use “core” or “full” where should you use Powershell and where does Windows Server Manager make more sense?
We’ll show you!
12:35 – 13:25 Lunch
13:25 – 14:40 How to Deploy and Manage the desktop? What’s in Vista SP1?
One desktop no cry? As anyone who’s ever managed a large number of desktops knows it’s well worth making the most of automation to ensure consistent user experiences and reduce support costs. We’ll dive into the range of operating system features available to you including WDS and WSUS plus we’ll investigate MDOP and SoftGrid’s application virtualisation.
Waiting for SP1 before deploying Vista? Wait no more! We’ll open the lid and explain exactly what’s in there.
14:40 - 15:00 Break
15:00 – 16:15 How to overcome the challenges of Small Office AND branch offices
It’s often less likely anyone would notice a server going “missing” in a small or remote branch office. These servers hold replica copies of user account credentials and your production data. Windows Server 2008’s Read Only Domain Controller features and BitLocker on the server can help!
Moving to a World where small/branch offices connect via the Internet to your main server resources can reduce both your attack surface AND expense/complexity. Windows Server 2008’s much improved Terminal Services can help!
16:15 – 17:15 Q&A with the full team of presenters throughout the day
17.15 Close
Places really are limited due to a high number of pre-registrations so register today
- Cardiff, 22 April 2008
- London, 24 April 2008
- Manchester, 30 April 2008
- Glasgow, 12 May 2008
- Newcastle, 15 May 2008
To register go to the Heroes Happen Here website or call us on 0870 166 6620