November 2008 - UNPLUGGED Technet Update

November 2008 - UNPLUGGED Technet Update – Double Sessions

Join us in November for the last TechNet UNPLUGGED sessions of 2008. Come to two morning sessions and learn about Windows Vista Deployment, and deploying Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V and System Centre Virtual Machine Manager.

Should you experience difficulties registering online, please call 0800 222 320 or email events@mss.co.nz to register.

Session 1: Windows Vista Deployment using MDT 2008 and Configuration Manager 2007

Explore how you can leverage System Centre Configuration Manager 2007 and Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2008 for automated unattended Windows deployments. Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2008 (MDT 2008), is the successor of Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) 2007. MDT unifies the tools and processes required for desktop and server deployment into a common deployment console and collection of guidance. The fourth generation deployment accelerator adds support to create a single path for image creation and automated installation. Join us for an overview of how to use MDT to build and deploy a Windows Vista image, and discussion of how MDT integrates with Microsoft’s System Centre management tools.

Session 2: Deploying Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V and System Centre Virtual Machine Manager: Best Practices

Find out how to deploy Hyper-V and VMM in a production environment including best practices. We cover guidance for bare metal provisioning and fine grain control of Hyper-V. From a virtualisation management perspective, the session covers the management architecture and top ten things to do as part of the deployment process. Demonstrations within this presentation highlight the features of Hyper-V and Microsoft System Centre Virtual Machine Manager 2008 in the context of the key Server Virtualisation scenarios.

Agenda

Registration/Refreshments:	8.40am
Session 1:	9.00am – 10.30am
Morning Tea:	10.30am – 11.00am
Session 2:	11.00am – 12.30pm

Registration

This event is free to register.

Attend the TechNet or MSDN UNPLUGGED Update in November to be in to win some fantastic prizes*

3 x XBOX 360
3 x Samsung 22” LCD Monitors
3 x Office Professional 2007
3 x Windows Vista Ultimate NFR
6 x Microsoft Explorer Mice

*Terms and Conditions apply

Locations & Registration

Venue	Date		Map

CHRISTCHURCH	Tuesday 11 November		Christchurch Convention Centre
Christchurch Convention Centre 95 Kilmore Street Christchurch	8:40am 9.00am 10.30am 11.00am 12.30pm	Registration Session 1 Break Session 2 Event Concludes


WELLINGTON	Thursday 13 November		Duxton Hotel Wellington
Duxton Hotel 170 Wakefield Street Wellington	8:40am 9.00am 10.30am 11.00am 12.30pm	Registration Session 1 Break Session 2 Event Concludes


AUCKLAND	Tuesday 18 November		Heritage Hotel Auckland
Heritage Hotel 35 Hobson Street Auckland	8:40am 9.00am 10.30am 11.00am 12.30pm	Registration Session 1 Break Session 2 Event Concludes

Speakers

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.

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Stu Fox

Stu is a Technology Specialist working with Enterprise customers, focussing on the Microsoft management platform. He has recently joined Microsoft from a partner, where he was responsible for architecture, design & implementation of Windows based solutions across a wide variety of customers. Working for a partner has given him a good exposure to the New Zealand IT world, and has allowed him to work in a wide variety of environments. Stu has been an MCSE since 1996, and is still proud of the fact that he holds certs in Windows 3.11 & Windows NT 3.5.

Please note that agendas are subject to change without notice