June 2007 - Posts
Check out the link below for information on something called Community Kit for Sharepoint (CKS) v2. This link is from the The official blog of the SharePoint Product Group so you may want to make it a favorite for future reference. The CKS incorporates the following tools: Enhanced Blog Edition Beta 1, Enhanced Wiki Edition Alpha, & ChatterBox AJAX Beta. Each of these tools is apparently designed to help you enhance and extend the functionality of the corresponding built-in features in Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 (e.g. the Enhanced Blog Edition for the WSS Blog feature and the Enhanced Wiki Edition for the Wiki feature) as well something called Chatterbox to enhance the chat functionality.
http://blogs.msdn.com/sharepoint/archive/2007/06/18/community-kit-for-sharepoint-2-0-pre-release-announcement.aspx
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Develop next-generation applications on Windows Vista.
This program provides:
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Exposure to innovative platform capabilities.
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Microsoft development tools and resources, including 10 hours of free Microsoft e-mail technical support, to help you meet program requirements.
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Application compatibility status shared with customers through the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor and Application Compatibility Toolkit.
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Marketing benefits, including public relations programs, special advertising benefits, and the opportunity to list your eligible products on Windows Marketplace with premium search treatment.
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The “Certified for Windows Vista” logo.
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Benefits from a Microsoft-funded, multimillion-dollar campaign promoting the “Certified for Windows Vista” logo.
Please note that the use of the logo(s) will be subject to the terms of the Microsoft Works with Windows Vista or Certified for Windows Vista logo license agreements and that your application must be licensed under the applicable agreement before displaying the appropriate logo.
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Event Date:
6/26/2007
Presenter:
Megan Both, Opher Dubrovsky, Fred Pullen
Event Time:
9:00 AM Pacific, USA & Canada (DST) = GMT - 08:00
Duration:
60 minutes
Course Level:
200
Description:
Things have changed with genuine Windows Vista™. Now, it is even more important for your customers to get only genuine Windows Vista software. The new Software Protection Platform, built into Windows Vista, detects non-genuine versions and disables valuable enhanced features, such as Windows® Aero™* and Windows ReadyBoost™, on non-genuine versions.
Join us for this web seminar discussing the features and benefits of the Windows Genuine Advantage and what you and your customers can come to expect. Take time to learn more about this new differentiation between genuine and non-genuine Windows Vista.
**First 100 participants to register, participate & complete the post-webcast survey will receive a Vista Ultimate T-shirt!**
Offer good only to first 100 legal residents of the 50 United States (includes D.C.) who register for and participate in the 6/26/2007 webcast “What You Need to Know About Windows Genuine Advantage for Vista” and complete the post-webcast survey. Limit one Vista Ultimate t-shirt per person. This offer is non-transferable and expires on 6/26/07, while supplies last. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Microsoft is not responsible for non-delivery of item due to incorrect information provided by recipient. Government/Education Partners or Customers: GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES (INCLUDING EMPLOYEES OF PUBLIC EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS) ARE FREE TO REGISTER BUT ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GIVE-AWAYS.
See my Previous Blog: http://ts2blogs.com/blogs/mmars/archive/2007/06/07... We originally were giving out 250, but those went fast! We allocated 125 more, so act quick these went very fast! If you happen to get a spam mail back from this, send it to me and I'll hook you up! Thanks TS2 Nation! Rock ON!
•The first 125 individuals that have not taken an MCP exam a will receive a free Exam voucher good for one free Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) exam and a retake!**
How?
•Send a mail to uspr@asentus.net with TS2MAR to receive an Exam Promotion code.
Need Training First?
•Discounted instructor-led training is also available for partners that need training prior to taking a certification exam through www.msreadiness.com/partnerskillsplus. Use code INSERT CITY SPECIFIC EVENT CODE HERE when registering.
Let us know that you passed the exam and receive a polo shirt too!
**Exam vouchers expire on June 29, 2007 so act now!
The Microsoft U. S. partner influence program is a benefit of Microsoft Partner Program membership; its development was based on input from U. S. partners. This offering recognizes your influence contributions to Enterprise Agreement and Select Agreement sales opportunities fulfilled by participating Large Account Resellers. It complements revenue recognition offered in the Microsoft Open License acquisition model through Microsoft U. S. authorized distributors.
Developed in response to feedback from our partners to be recognized for their influence contributions to Enterprise Agreement (EA) and Select Agreement sales opportunities that are fulfilled by our Large Account Resellers, the Microsoft US Partner Influence Program is a benefit of Microsoft Partner Program membership for US partners.
Microsoft Open License is not included in the influence program, as revenue recognition is already part of that license acquisition model. Microsoft partners should continue to procure Open License through Microsoft US authorized distributors. Through June 29, there is a partner rebate available for licenses acquired through Open Value.
Coming Soon: a secure, online influence reporting tool. Look for information by early June.
Please add this page to your Favorites and check back frequently for an updated list of participating LARs.
What is the Influence Program?
Most licenses for Microsoft software are acquired by customers through a volume license agreement (VL), which may be Open License, Select Agreement, or Enterprise Agreement. While Open License agreements may be purchased by you through distribution for your customer, Select and Enterprise Agreements may only be purchased by your customer directly from an authorized group of partners, Large Account Resellers (LAR). By participating in the Influence Program, you can now be recognized for your involvement in driving Select and Enterprise Agreement transactions.
How does the Influence Program work?
First, review the list of participating Microsoft LARs . You choose the LAR or LARs with whom you wish to work. The LAR provides pricing, contract, and transaction assistance to you and your customer, and you provide the LAR with your Microsoft Partner Program ID (MSPP ID) number as part of the transaction. The LAR will report that MSPP ID number to Microsoft.
What are the requirements to participate in the Influence Program?
Your organization must be an active member of the Microsoft Partner Program. At the time the EA or Select Agreement is transacted with a participating LAR [link to list], please be prepared to provide your organization’s MSPP ID number, which is used to identify you as the influencing partner.
Learn more about the details of the Influence Program by downloading the Microsoft Partner Guidebook PDF .
Participating Microsoft Large Account Resellers
The following Microsoft Large Account Resellers (LARs) are participating in the Influence Program and have agreed to report your organization’s influence in specific sales opportunities you bring to them. To learn more about the different value and program elements each of them offers and how to contact them, click here .
ASAP Software
CompuCom
GTSI
HP
Insight
PC Connection
SHI
Softchoice
Softmart
Software One
Software Plus
Zones
Need Additional Help with the Influence Program?
Contact the Partner Resource Desk (PRD)
800-426-9400 x81797.
On behalf of Microsoft you are invited to attend a Windows Sharepoint Services 3.0 Exam Cram session in Chicago this Thursday, June 14th from 8 am to 5 pm. This exam is one of the steps to become a Microsoft Small Business Specialist. Small Business Specialists gain special recognition and exclusive benefits that can help you enhance your skills, create market differentiation, and build stronger customer relationships.
The purpose of this event is to brush up and prep for the 70-631 Configuring Windows Sharepoint Services 3.0 exam by going over key concepts with which the student already has working knowledge. Helpful pre-requisites include experience in the field configuring and administering WSS 3.0 and/or the Microsoft class 5060 Configuring Windows Sharepoint Services 3.0. (Please note: This event is not designed for people who are new to Windows Sharepoint Services 3.0 or those who have not worked with the technology or have worked with it only minimally.)
This session will include 5-6 hours of professional instruction followed by the exam. Cost for the event is $400 which includes the exam fee and an opportunity for a re-take if necessary
To register, go to http://www.msreadiness.com/kyocerawss.asp
•The first 250 partners ready to take a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) exam will receive a free Exam voucher good for one free exam and a retake!**
How?
•Send a mail to uspr@asentus.net with your Partner ID and TS2MAR to receive an Exam Promotion code.
Need Training First?
•Discounted instructor-led training is also available for partners that need training prior to taking a certification exam through www.msreadiness.com/partnerskillsplus. Use code TS2RAL when registering.
Let us know that you passed the exam and receive a polo shirt too!
**Exam vouchers expire on June 29, 2007 so act now!
We are pleased to announce the Microsoft US Influence Program to US-based Certified Partners in the Microsoft Partner Program. Your organization now has an opportunity to be recognized for its revenue contribution to the Select License and Enterprise Agreement (EA) Microsoft Volume Licensing programs.