TechNet Sessions for IT Pros

Session 1: Migrating Windows XP to Windows 7: Get it done with the Microsoft Deployment Tools

You've been asked to upgrade your desktops from Windows XP to Windows 7 and you know there isn't a direct upgrade path, so what’s the best strategy? This session will give you the answers and tools that will make your migration from Windows XP to Windows 7 easy. First we’ll discuss standalone migrations using standard methodologies. Then we’ll explore large scale migrations with the Microsoft Deployment Tool Kit 2010 technologies, covering the "Lite-Touch” Installation (LTI) method leveraging User State Hard-Link Migration which will minimise network traffic and get the migration done in a timelier manner. What tools will we use? The User State Migration Tool (USMT) in the Automated Installation Toolkit (AIK) has everything you need to kick off the migration and deploy Windows 7. Session 2: Microsoft Infrastructure Update Special end of year extravaganza: update on Microsoft Infrastructure topics including: • Microsoft Desktop Optimisation Pack (MDOP) 2009 R2 • Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit • Web Platform Installer • Sysinternals Disk2VHD • What’s new in Office 2010 client beta • Microsoft Online Services including Business Productivity Online Suite • Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation • Sneak peak at Microsoft System Center Essentials 2010 = Integrated Virtual and Physical IT Management • Sneak peak at Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2010 Agenda 8.45am: Registrations 9am - 10:30am: Session 1 - Migrating Windows XP to Windows 7 10:30am - 11:00am: Break / Morning Tea 11:00am - 12:30pm: Session 2 - Microsoft Infrastructure Update This is a Level 300 event for IT Pros. Free to register, dates and locations below.

Locations & Registration

Venue Date Map WELLINGTON Tue 1 December Intercontinental Hotel Wellington Intercontinental Hotel Wellington Lambton 1 and 2 2 Grey Street, Wellington 8.45am 9am 10.30am 11am 12.30pm Registration Session 1 Morning Tea Session 2 Concludes CHRISTCHURCH Wed 2 December Hotel Grand Chancellor Hotel Grand Chancellor Chancellor 2 161 Cashel Street, Christchurch 8.45am 9am 10.30am 11am 12.30pm Registration Session 1 Morning Tea Session 2 Concludes DUNEDIN Thu 3 December Dunedin Public Art Gallery Dunedin Public Art Gallery Conference Room 30 The Octagon Dunedin 8.45am 9am 10.30am 11am 12.30pm Registration Session 1 Morning Tea Session 2 Concludes TAURANGA Tue 8 December Sebel Trinity Wharf Tauranga Sebel Trinity Wharf Tauranga Trinity 2/3 51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga 8.45am 9am 10.30am 11am 12.30pm Registration Session 1 Morning Tea Session 2 Concludes AUCKLAND Wed 9 December Heritage Hotel Conference Centre Heritage Hotel Grand Tea Room 35 Hobson Street, CBD Auckland 8.45am 9am 10.30am 11am 12.30pm Registration Session 1 Morning Tea Session 2 Concludes

Speaker -

Nathan Mercer

Nathan has been working with Microsoft-based networks since the "good ol' days" of Windows NT 3.x, and has been with Microsoft New Zealand since 2000 as a Systems Engineer, Technology Specialist and now as an IT Pro Technology Advisor. He is responsible for making sure New Zealand’s IT Pro’s are fully briefed on infrastructure-related Microsoft software. Visit Nathan’s blog

Please note that agendas are subject to change without notice.