SBS & Essential Business Server - TECHNET Update October 2008

Sept / Oct 2008 - UNPLUGGED TechNet Update

Windows Small Business Server 2008, Windows Essential Business Server 2008 and Windows Hyper-V Virtualisation

SBS 2008, EBS 2008 & Hyper V UNPLUGGED TechNet Update.

Windows Server 2008 updates Windows Essential Server Solutions in November. Small Business Server 2008 and Essential Business Server 2008 are featured and officially launched in November 2008.

Come along to this UNPLUGGED TechNet Update to get a technical overview of

SBS 2008 & EBS 2008 - the integrated server solutions for small and midmarket businesses

Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2008
Windows Essential Business Server (EBS) 2008
Windows Hyper-V Virtualisation

In this afternoon session we go through:

Planning, Design, Installation and Migration
Virtualisation and Management
Health & Security, Messaging & Collaboration
Remote Access & Computer Management
Support & Troubleshooting
Tips & tricks and best practices

Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2008 is an all-in-one server solution designed to help you keep your data more secure and your company more productive. It provides many of the features used by larger companies, such as e-mail, Internet connectivity, internal Web sites, remote access, support for mobile devices, file and printer sharing, backup, and restore—all at one affordable price Premium version also provides advanced support for line-of-business applications.

Windows Essential Business Server (EBS) 2008 is an all-in-one integrated multi-server solution designed and priced specifically for midsize businesses. EBS provides the essential technology needed for a highly secure and reliable infrastructure. Powered by Windows Server 2008 technology, it combines software for management, messaging, and security features into one integrated server solution that is designed to dramatically reduce IT complexity and improve efficiency across the business, putting IT in control with a centrally-managed network platform. Join us to get a technical overview of Windows EBS 2008, learn about the server requirements, and find out more about the integrated technologies and architecture.

Virtualisation is one of the hottest trends around, and everybody wants to learn more about it! Are you wondering when and why small businesses might care about virtualisation? We look at virtualisation for small businesses and how it relates to Windows SBS 2008. Several different configuration scenarios will be explored, for both the Standard and Premium Editions of Windows SBS 2008, and what options the different editions provide including deployment considerations when Windows SBS/EBS 2008 are virtualised.

If your are experiencing difficulties registering online, please call 0800 222 320 or email events@mss.co.nz to register! Thank you

Locations & Registration

If your are experiencing difficulties registering online, please call 0800 222 320 or email events@mss.co.nz to register! Thank you

Venue	Date		Map

DUNEDIN	Tue 23 September		Dunedin Centre
The Dunedin Centre, (Chesters Lounge) 1 Harrop Street, Dunedin	2:45pm 3.00pm 5.00pm	Registration Presentation begins Event Concludes


CHRISTCHURCH	Wed 24 September		The Hotel Grand Chancellor
The Hotel Grand Chancellor, (Chancellor Room 5) 161 Cashel Street, Christchurch	2:45pm 3.00pm 5.00pm	Registration Presentation begins Event Concludes


NELSON	Thur 25 September		Rutherford Hotel
Rutherford Hotel, (Wairau Room) Trafalgar Square, Nelson	2:45pm 3.00pm 5.00pm	Registration Presentation begins Event Concludes


WELLINGTON	Tue 30 September		HP Wellington
HP Wellington, (Taupo Room) Level 16, 163-175 Featherston Street, Wellington	2:45pm 3.00pm 5.00pm	Registration Presentation begins Event Concludes


PALMERSTON NORTH	Wed 1 October		Palmerston North Convention Centre
Palmerston North Convention Centre, (Main Seminar Room) 354 Main Street, Palmerston North	2:45pm 3.00pm 5.00pm	Registration Presentation begins Event Concludes


HAWKES BAY	Thu 2 October		Hawkes Bay Opera House
Hawkes Bay Opera House, (Supper Room) 101 Hastings Street South, Hastings	2:45pm 3.00pm 5.00pm	Registration Presentation begins Event Concludes


TAURANGA	Tue 7 October		Sebel Trinity Wharf
Sebel Trinity Wharf, (Pool House 1 and 2) 51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga	2:45pm 3.00pm 5.00pm	Registration Presentation begins Event Concludes


HAMILTON	Wed 8 October		Kingsgate Hotel Hamilton
Kingsgate Hotel Hamilton, (Room 2) 100 Garnett Ave, Hamilton	2:45pm 3.00pm 5.00pm	Registration Presentation begins Event Concludes


AUCKLAND	Thu 9 October		Microsoft Auckland
Microsoft Auckland Office, (MPC Room) 22 Viaduct Harbour Ave, Auckland	2:45pm 3.00pm 5.00pm	Registration Presentation begins Event Concludes


AUCKLAND REPEAT	Fri 10th Oct		Microsoft Auckland
Microsoft Auckland Office, (MPC Room) 22 Viaduct Harbour Ave, Auckland	10.45am 11am 1.30pm	Registration Presentation begins Event Concludes


NEW PLYMOUTH	Mon 13 October		The Waterfront Hotel
The Waterfront Hotel, (Pepper Room) 1 Egmont Street, New Plymouth	2:45pm 3.00pm 5.00pm	Registration Presentation begins Event Concludes


INVERCARGILL	Wed 15 October		Kelvin Hotel
Kelvin Hotel, Molly's Bar Cnr Kelvin and Esk Streets, Invercargill, New Zealand	12.15pm 12.30pm 3.00pm	Registration Presentation begins Event Concludes


WHANGAREI	Thursday 16 October		Kingsgate Hotel Whangarei
Kingsgate Hotel, (Marina Room) 9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei	2:45pm 3.00pm 5.00pm	Registration Presentation begins Event 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.

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Please note that agendas are subject to change without notice