Proof of Concept Jumpstart Program Webcast

The Proof of Concept (PoC) Jumpstart program has recently been expanded to include additional optional modules designed to help customers explore specific aspects of the overall deployment plan. We would like to invite you to a level 100 Partner Academy Live webcast that will provide an overview of two optional PoC modules: 1. App-V/MED-V and 2. Security. This webcast is targeted at parter sales teams.

Session Overview

1. App-V/MED-V module

The objectives of this PoC module include:

  • Understanding the Application and Operating System Virtualization benefits
  • Setup and Configure App-V and Med-V solutions and integration with SCCM
  • Sequence, Package, Distribute and Update applications.
  • Virtualize legacy applications through Virtual PC and manage the environment using MED-V
  • Provide a follow-on plan for strategy and execution post PoC to implement Application and OS virtualization.

Reference the PoC module material available via Microsoft Connect: https://connect.microsoft.com/pocjumpstart (use any Live ID)

2. Security module

The objectives of this PoC module include:

  • Understanding the business security issues and complexities organizations face
  • Setup and Configure Bitlocker and Bitlocker Management
  • Help install Bitlocker and Bitlocker Management to ensure data security through drive encryption
  • Implement comprehensive end point protection through FEP and configure and manage it via SCCM
  • Import the Windows 7 Security Baseline to achieve a secure, reliable, and centralized IT environment
  • Guidance and walkthrough to control what applications run on the enterprise desktop via Applocker.
  • Provide a follow-on plan for strategy and execution post PoC to implement Application and OS

Reference the PoC module material available via Microsoft Connect: https://connect.microsoft.com/pocjumpstart (use any Live ID)

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What to expect?

Academy webcasts are 1 hour online events for Partners and Microsoft employees using Microsoft Office Live Meeting. Connect with Microsoft and other partners; listen to Microsoft subject matter experts as they discuss their areas of expertise related to Microsoft’s sales and competitive strategy. Learn more about Microsoft’s products (including insight into products on the launch horizon); positioning of business value to customers; sharing wins from the field and how the account team won; world class selling skills and best practice; and leveraging Microsoft resources to maximize your productivity. Webcasts for partners caters to all depths of knowledge.

Technical Support:

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If you are having issues with the Partner Learning Center (PLC) or accessing the live or on-demand event, please contact the Microsoft Partner Regional Service Center at: https://partner.microsoft.com/40031077

If you have any questions on this or future Academy Live webcasts, please contact us: mspal@microsoft.com.