Cleveland, OH Q/A TechNet Event: Transforming IT from Virtualization to the Cloud (3-22-2011)
Thank you to everyone who attended the event in Cleveland, I had a great time and a lot of great conversations, here is the Q/A and resources from the event.
I will also be placing the slides here: TechNet Slides: Transforming IT from Virtualization to the Cloud and here: TechNet Event Slides
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Q: Can you configure Identity Services with Office 365
A: Yes, and you can learn more here: Install and configure the Microsoft Online Services Identity Federation Management tool
Q: How do you do AD integration in Office 365?
A: You can use your local AD and synchronize it with 365 here is some more information: Manage directory synchronization
Q: What about level 1 security in Azure?
A: Level 1 can be achieved take a look at this case study: Zuora Azure Case Study
Q: Where can I find more information on Hybrid cloud deployments?
A: There is a great article here: Hybrid Cloud Solutions With Windows Azure AppFabric Middleware
Q: What is the difference between Hyper-V and Private Cloud?
A: Hyper-V is generally used for local virtual solutions however when you add automation and self service and leverage a highly virtualized environment you get a Private Cloud
Q: How do you set permissions in Office 365 in SharePoint Online?
A: Setting permissions is very similar to setting permissions on premise here is a good article. Roadmap: Grant permissions for a site
Q: Are there are differences between Office 365 and Office on-premise?
A: Aside from some fundamentaly differences like you cannot have a .pst with Outlook Web App. There are a few, this blog post does a good job showing some of the highlights: Office 2010 and Office Web Apps Compared Ultimately you will pick the version that works for you and your users.
Q: How do you do configure BES with Exchange Online?
A: One way you can accomplish Blackberry sync is with the Blackberry Internet Service (BIS). To learn more take a look here: BlackBerry with BPOS / Exchange Online
Q: Is SCVMM in MSDN Subscription?
A: I checked around and it appears that yes SCVMM is in MSDN.
Q: Is there a comparison between Live@Edu and Office 365?
A: Live@edu will be transitioning to Office 365 for education take a look here for more information: Office 365 for education