WESS Partner Training Update - January

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Here's an update from our Partner Readiness team around Windows Essential Server Solutions training (SBS 08 and EBS 08):

Partnercast: SBS/EBS/Windows Server: Which is right for your customer? (wma)

There have been a number of significant product announcements from Microsoft in the recent part. With options like Small Business Server 2008, Essential Business Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008, identifying the right solution for your customer environment can often be tricky. In this partnercast, Bernardo Munoz, Senior Product Manager for Windows Server and Kevin Watt, Product Manager for Windows Server go through different sales scenarios to help with your decision making. Join them in this discussion not only to learn more about these individual offerings but also how you can leverage all three to boost your revenue.

https://training.partner.microsoft.com/plc/details.aspx?systemid=1820315&page=/plc/search.aspx#

SBS Sales Learning Path: https://www.microsoft.com/uk/partner/learningpaths/?id=windowsessentialserversolutionssales

EBS Sales Learning Path: https://www.microsoft.com/uk/partner/learningpaths/?d=windowsessentialserversolutionssales.windowsessentialbusinessserver

 

SBS 2008 Technical Training:

EBS2008 Technical Training:

 

WESS & WS08 for OEM & System Builders Training

Windows Server 2008 OEM Systems Builder course – NEW DATES

44WK054 - Windows Server 2008 OEM Systems Builder course: https://training.partner.microsoft.com/plc/search_adv.aspx?ssid=AF13610010314BBF8AD932CC0B7F509A&site=UK&lang=en-uk

  • London - 23rd February
  • Altrincham - 6th March

 

Windows Server 2008 Product and Sales Overview

Introduces the participant to features and benefits of Windows Server 2008 and core Value Proposition for All OEMs. Includes a high-level look at system requirements and installation options.

https://training.partner.microsoft.com/plc/details.aspx?systemid=1800057&page=/plc/search.aspx

MSDN Webcast: Windows Server 2008 for Embedded Systems (Level 100)

Windows Server 2008 for Embedded Systems provides new functionality that will be of value to appliance original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) including a smaller footprint, virtualization capabilities, and new management and security functionality. Attend this webcast to learn about the new features, SKUs, and pricing for Windows Server 2008 for Embedded Systems.

https://training.partner.microsoft.com/plc/details.aspx?systemid=1794571&page=/plc/search.aspx#

Essentials of the OEM Pre-Installation Tool Kit (OPK Tools) for SBS2008 and EBS2008

This course will take you through the business value of using the OPK Tools where they fit with SBS and EBS2008. Why you should be using them and most importantly when you should be using them. We will also cover the essentials of using the powerful “Answer File” with SBS and EBS 2008. This single component adds a tremendous value to both the building of multiple SBS and EBS Servers for sale to customers and to installing the SBS and EBS 2008 servers for clients. We will explore when to use the Answer File for building servers and when to use it for migrations from current versions of SBS to the new products.

https://training.partner.microsoft.com/plc/details.aspx?systemid=1823453&page=/plc/search.aspx

The OEM Pre-installation Kit (OPK) and Deployment Methodologies for Microsoft Small Business Server 2008:   https://training.partner.microsoft.com/plc/details.aspx?systemid=1822617&page=/plc/search.aspx#

SBS TechNet Page: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/sbs/default.aspx

Windows Server 2008 TechNet Page: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/windowsserver/2008/default.aspx

Microsoft Learning: https://www.microsoft.com/Learning/