TechEd Barcelona 2014 Azure Resources

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Christian Longstaff

Sessions and Resources from TechEd Barcelona to share with your technical and presales teams:

IaaS GENERAL
- Introduction to Microsoft Azure Infrastructure-as-a-Service
  Speakers: George Moore, Corey Sanders
  Date: October 28, 2014 from 3:15PM to 4:30PM
- What’s New in Microsoft Azure IaaS and Roadmap
  Speakers: Christine Avanessians, Guy Bowerman
  Date: October 29, 2014 from 12:00PM to 1:15PM
- Running Linux in Microsoft Azure
  Speakers: Jason Anderson, Gebi Liang
  Date: October 30, 2014 from 3:15PM to 4:30PM
- Big Compute in the Cloud with High Performance Computing on Azure
  Speakers: Mark Scurrell, Alex Sutton
  Date: October 30, 2014 from 12:00PM to 1:15PM
- Microsoft Azure Security and Compliance Overview
  Speakers: Sarah Fender, Mark Perry
  Date: October 30, 2014 from 12:00PM to 1:15PM
- Microsoft Azure Site Recovery: Leveraging Azure as Your Disaster Recovery Site
  Speakers: Manoj Jain, Kristian Nese
  Date: October 30, 2014 from 5:00PM to 6:15PM
- Big App Workloads on Microsoft Azure: Oracle and SAP
  Speakers: Madhan Arumugam Ramakrishnan, Brian Benz
  Date: October 28, 2014 from 5:00PM to 6:15PM
- Microsoft Azure for Enterprises: What and Why
  Speakers: David Chappell
  Date: October 28, 2014 from 1:30PM to 2:45PM
- Introduction to NoSQL on Azure
  Speakers: David Chappell
  Date: October 29, 2014 from 3:15PM to 4:30PM
IaaS STORAGE
- Microsoft Azure Storage Overview
  Speakers: Jason Hogg, Vinay Shah
  Date: October 29, 2014 from 3:15PM to 4:30PM
IaaS NETWORKING
- Introduction to Microsoft Azure Networking Technologies and What’s New
  Speakers: Yousef Khalidi, Jason Poole, Yu-Shun Wang
  Date: October 29, 2014 from 8:30AM to 9:45AM
- Extending Your Network to Microsoft Azure Using ExpressRoute
  Speakers: Richard Cammish, Brian Lappin, Jon Ormond, Ross Ortega, Ganesh Srinivasan
  Date: October 30, 2014 from 10:15AM to 11:30AM
- Designing Hybrid Scenarios with Microsoft Azure
  Speakers: Narayan Annamalai, Ganesh Srinivasan
  Date: October 30, 2014 from 8:30AM to 9:45AM
IDENTITY, AUTHENTICATION
- Cloud Identity: Microsoft Azure Active Directory Explained
  Speakers: Nasos Kladakis
  Date: October 29, 2014 from 3:15PM to 4:30PM
- Microsoft Azure Multi-Factor Authentication Deep Dive: Securing Access on Premises and in the Cloud
  Speakers: Shawn Bishop, Nasos Kladakis
  Date: October 31, 2014 from 2:45PM to 4:00PM
- Role-Based Access Control for Microsoft Azure Resources
  Speakers: Dushyant Gill
  Date: October 29, 2014 from 12:00PM to 1:15PM
MISCELLANEOUS IaaS SESSIONS AND TOPIC
- Mark Russinovich and Mark Minasi on Cloud Computing
  Speakers: Mark Minasi, Mark Russinovich
  Date: October 31, 2014 from 10:15AM to 11:30AM
- Lessons from Scale with Mark Russinovich
  Speakers: Mark Russinovich
  Date: October 30, 2014 from 3:15PM to 4:30PM
- Microsoft Azure Marketplace: Sell and Monetize Your Apps and Services on Microsoft Azure
  Speakers: Asim Mitra, Bryon Surace, Kyle Wilson
  Date: October 30, 2014 from 12:00PM to 1:15PM
- Microsoft Azure and Its Competitors: The Big Picture
  Speakers: David Chappell
  Date: October 29, 2014 from 10:15AM to 11:30AM
- Azure IaaS (and More) Update
  Speakers: Rick Claus, Corey Sanders
  Date: October 28, 2014 from 12:30PM to 1:15PM
- TechEd Keynote and Opening
  Speakers: Joe Belfiore, Jason Zander
  Date: October 28, 2014 from 8:30AM to 10:30AM
TechEd Blogs

Become an undisputed Cloud Champion

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Christian Longstaff

The team have recently launched a 12-week step-by-step course to help partners start selling cloud solutions. I know there’s lots of information available to Microsoft partners to help them transition their business to the cloud, but it’s often hard to find. When you do come across things, it can be sometimes overwhelming the amount to consume.

This course will break down these resources into 12 bite size chunks. I will send an email out every Monday (with an unsubscribe link in each if it becomes too much) as well as a invitation to a webinar on the Thursday to delve deeper into the content.

Would love to hear your stories about your success, or if you have a great cloud customer story. Otherwise any feedback on what you think about the course would be great.

Business Strategy Melbourne ISV Event

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Christian Longstaff

Many companies that have historically bought packaged software solutions are evaluating software as a service (SaaS) and cloud-backed software solutions to replace their legacy software.

This new cloud market presents tremendous opportunity for established software vendors. But capturing that opportunity brings not just technical changes, but fundamental shifts to your company’s business model.

Join this event to learn how your peers in the industry have leveraged the benefits of the cloud to build a successful business. You’ll hear from owners and leaders of successful software businesses about best practices and lessons learned, and gain insight about the cloud opportunity for a software business. This event is focused on business strategy, and is not a technical learning event.

When? Tuesday, 25 March 2014
Where? Sofitel Melbourne at Collins, 25 Collins Street, Melbourne Vic 3000
Agenda:
8:00 am – Breakfast and Registration
Cloud Business and Cost Models
Compliance, Security and Trust
Extending Your Reach with SharePoint and Office
The Cloud OS Opportunity
How ISVs Succeed: Local Stories
5:00 pm – Networking Reception

Click here for more information and to reserve your seat today.

Australia Cloud Training

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Christian Longstaff

There is an abundance of cloud training in the diary between now and Christmas 2013. I have consolidated all of the Australian Cloud training into one document and will keep this updated as the training team publish new dates. For the latest news, visit the AUS Partner Blog. For the full list of all training in Australia, visit the Partner Portal.

Download the pdf for links.

Partner Summit 2013 Cloud Resources

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Christian Longstaff

We have just completed our Australian tour for the 2013 Partner Summits.
During our Business Transformation Workshops, many partners asked for a summary of resources.

Keep up to date with Office news: www.aka.ms/officeau
Download the presentations slides
- PowerPoint
- PDF
IDC Partner Profitability Study from the Worldwide Partner Conference 2013
Training (download the training calendar for Nov 2013-Jul 2014)
- Business Transformation Webinar Series: www.aka.ms/bmtseries
- Office 365
  - Sales/Presales: http ://bit.ly/1crU87x
  - Technical: http://bit.ly/1agKa5u
  - Get Certified: http://bit.ly/16R3XrZ
- Windows Azure
  - Developer: http://bit.ly/1aKgvUO
  - Get Certified: http://bit.ly/16R3XrZ
  - IT Professional to be announced shortly

Windows Azure Developer Camps 2013

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Christian Longstaff

Join a Windows Azure Developer Camp and leave with code running in the cloud!

SYDNEY
7-8 November 2013
REGISTER NOW >

BRISBANE
11-12 November 2013
REGISTER NOW >

MELBOURNE
14-15 November 2013
REGISTER NOW >

This is a two day “no cost” Windows Azure Instructor led Workshop where you roll up your sleeves and get hands-on with the latest Windows Azure services, development tools and technologies. Day One is an Introduction and Day Two is Advanced. Please read the agenda for each camp to determine what suits your skills and needs best.

Pre-requisites: please bring your own laptop with you and sign up for a Windows Azure trial. That way, during the workshop, you’ll be able to try out the newest features of Windows Azure for yourself.

Day One: Introduction to Windows Azure

Meet the new Windows Azure
Web Applications on Windows Azure
Cloud-Ready Data Services
Windows Azure Virtual Machines and Virtual Networks

Day Two: Advanced Course on Windows Azure

Windows Azure and Mobile Applications
Windows Azure and Identity in the Cloud
Windows Azure, Messaging and Integration
Windows Azure and Big Data

Ready Cert Go

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Christian Longstaff

Our training team have announced new two-stage Exam Preparation Sessions to assist with Cloud Certification. This will hopefully help you pass the exams the first time.

Sarah will shortly announcing Intensive Exam Preparation sessions designed to help you pass exams with flying colours, beginning in early December 2013. Find out more.

Server and Tools:
Register now >

Day 1 – Monday 4 November (2pm)
Exam 70-247: Configuring and Deploying a Private Cloud with System Center 2012
Day 2 – Tuesday 5 November (12pm)
Exam 70-462: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases
Day 3 – Wednesday 6 November (12pm)
Exam 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
Day 4 – Thursday 7 November (12pm)
Exam 70-688: Managing and Maintaining Windows 8
Day 5 – Friday 8 November (12pm)
Exam 70-487: Developing Windows Azure and Web Services

Register now for the Server and Tools sessions >

Business Productivity:
Register now >

Day 1 – Monday 4 November (12pm)
Exam 70-331: Core Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013
Day 2 – Tuesday 5 November (2pm)
Exam 70-337: Enterprise Voice & Online Services with Microsoft Lync Server 2013
Day 3 – Wednesday 6 November (2pm)
Exam 70-341: Core Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013
Day 4 – Thursday 7 November (2pm)
Exam 74-325: Administering Office 365 for Small Business
Day 5 – Friday 8 November (2pm)
Exam 70-321: Deploying Office 365

Register now for the Business Productivity sessions >

New book about Windows Azure for IT Pro’s

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Christian Longstaff

Today Microsoft Press is releasing a new book about Windows Azure for IT Pro’s. It’s great for a basic understanding of the capabilities of Windows Azure from an IaaS perspective. Download it for free.

Azure Remote Desktop Services now permitted for Service Provider Partners

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Christian Longstaff

Windows IT Pro reports that Microsoft has announced a licensing change to Remote Desktop Services (RDS), allowing service providers (partners) to use RDS to offer remote connections to applications and shared desktops that are being hosted in a VM on Windows Azure.

The Microsoft Product User Rights has been updated to also reflect the changes: Microsoft Product Use Rights and Product List. The licensing has been updated in the Windows Azure Licensing FAQ here: Remote Desktop Services on Windows Azure (as per the below snippet):

Note that the licensing changes are only for partners, not Enterprises or end users.

This table may also be useful for partners wanting to know what licensing options are available for other Microsoft Server workloads supported by Windows Azure Virtual Machines from http://www.windowsazure.com/en-us/pricing/licensing-faq/#header-3

New Horizons Windows Azure Seminar

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Christian Longstaff

Together with New Horizons, Microsoft have arranged complimentary training all about Windows Azure Infrastructure Services. You will learn about Windows Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, and how to manage it all. This session is a must for IT professionals in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane – but sign up now, because seats will certainly go fast!

Event Highlights:

Explore the capabilities and benefits of Windows Azure
Learn how to meet growing demands with limited resources
Discover the secrets to reducing IT costs while increasing scalability, & flexibility
Understand how to build applications across a global network
Master seamless public cloud – existing IT environment integration
Stay relevant in the constantly evolving world of Cloud Computing

Audience:

Network Managers
IT/Infrastructure Managers
Info. Services Managers
Chief Operations Officers
Cloud Systems Manager
Cloud Alliance Managers
Cloud Computing Architect

LOCATIONS & DATES:

SYDNEY: Tue, 18th June, 2013
Microsoft – Sydney, North Ryde, NSW (Map)
8:30am – 10:00am
10:30am – 12:00pm

BRISBANE: Wed, 19th June, 2013
Microsoft – Brisbane, Brisbane City, QLD (Map)
10:00am – 11:30am

MELBOURNE: Fri, 21st June, 2013
Microsoft – Melbourne, Southbank, VIC (Map)
9:00am – 10:30am

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