Microsoft has a series of posters available in .VSD (Visio), .PDF and .XPS formats for IT pros. The posters are 34×44” and

• Deployment Options for Microsoft Office 2010
  (396 KB PDF)
  Client deployment methods for Microsoft Office 2010. Deployment options include network share, Group Policy startup scripts, managed deployment, and virtualization.
  http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=9312
• Deploy Multilanguage Packs for Microsoft Office 2010
  (637 KB PDF)
  How to deploy multilanguage packs for Microsoft Office 2010. Elements include evaluation criteria, planning considerations, and deployment tasks.
  http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=2645
• 64-bit Client Installation of Microsoft Office 2010
  (254 KB PDF)
  64-bit client installation of Microsoft Office 2010. Elements include setup overview, processes, requirements, deployment considerations, and supported scenarios.
  http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=1183
• Application Virtualization – Delivery Methods
  (3 PDFs <1 MB)
  
  Model 1 (VirtualizationOverview) contains an architectural overview of the virtualization technology and the different models that are possible.
  Model 2 (VirtualizationDeliveryMethods) contains the delivery methods that are available by using virtualization.
  Model 3 (VirtualizationMobileUser) contains the stand-alone delivery method for mobile users of virtualized applications.
  http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=9157
• Volume Activation of Microsoft Office 2010
  (324 KB PDF)
  How to manage Office 2010 Volume Activation methods: Multiple Activation Key (MAK) and Key Management System (KMS).
  http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=18154
• Preparing Users for an Office 2010 Deployment
  (524 KB PDF)
  This poster, which is arranged according to life cycle, provides a list of steps necessary at each phase of the cycle to prepare end users for a deplopyment of Microsoft Office 2010. It contains links to resources on TechNet that provide additional information and assistance.
  http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=26827

Source: TechNet Office 2010 Library and @MSSpringboard on Twitter

Title: For IT Professionals: Getting Started with Office 2010
Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
Published: © March 2011 by Microsoft Corporation
Pages: 341
File size: Available in .EPUB, .MOBI, .DOC, .PDF & .XPS (1-2 MB)
Price: FREE
Download URL: Click here to download

Description:

This book provides an overview of the Microsoft Office 2010 suites and information about how to get started with Office 2010. Heavy emphasis on what has changed from the previous version to help you get up to speed quickly.

Title: The Windows 7 Power Users Guide
Author: Mike Halsey
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Date Published: © 2009 Mike Halsey 
Pages: 174
File size: PDF 23.3 MB
Price: FREE
Download URL: Click here for PDF

Description:
The Windows 7 Power Users Guide, by Microsoft MVP Mike Halsey, shows you to how to get the very best out of Windows 7. It’s suitable for users of every ability, from complete novices to tech pros, and includes step-by-step guides, illustrations and diagrams on every page and quick tips throughout.

Title: Microsoft Office 365: Connect and Collaborate Virtually Anywhere, Anytime
Authors: Katherine Murray
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Date Published: © 2011 Katherine Murray 
ISBN: 978-0-7356-56949 
Pages: 337
File size: PDF 21.0 MB
Price: FREE
Download URL: Click here for PDF

Description:
This book shows you how you can use cloud computing—and ­specifically, ­Office 365—to get more done, collaborate more easily, and work more ­flexibly than you ever have before. From the necessary how-tos about ­creating and administering your Office 365 account and working with the various Office 365 programs to sharing files with your team, creating a team site, using Office Web Apps, and holding online meetings, you’ll discover how easy it is to work online and off, accessing and sharing your files whenever you need to.

Eight More eBooks on Microsoft Office 2010

eBook Titles:

• Best Practices for Outlook 2010
• Creating Everyday Documents That Stand Out From The Crowd
• Basic Tasks in Word 2010
• Basic Tasks in Excel 2010
• Basic Tasks in Outlook 2010
• Basic Tasks in OneNote 2010
• Basic Tasks in Visio 2010

These Office 2010 eBooks are available in both .EPUB (Nook, Sony Reader, etc.) and .MOBI (Kindle) formats.

Download URL: Click here for .EPUB or .MOBI

From the mailbag:

We have several new computers and need to put Office 2010 on them. I read that I can install Office 2010 on multiple computers, is that true?

ANSWER

This question comes up *a lot* and the answer is, “It depends”. First, some background information about the availability of the software.

Office 2010 comes two different versions…

• 32-bit Office 2010
• 64-bit Office 2010

…and it comes in various editions (or suites)…

• Office Starter 2010
• Office Home and Student 2010
• Office Home and Business 2010
• Office Standard 2010
• Office Professional 2010
• Office Professional Plus 2010
• Office Professional Academic 2010
• (We won’t talk about Mobile or Office Web Apps right now)

…which are available through different channels…

• OEM
• Retail
• Volume Licensing
• Academic

…and it comes in three license designations…

• Packaged product
• Downloaded software
• Preloaded PC

That’s a lot of different ways to get Office 2010. So let’s focus on the three main ones consumers will pick up in retail locations:

• Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010 (FPP / Retail)
  Pro – You can install this edition on up to 3 home computers
  Con – Non permitted for commercial, non-profit or revenue-generating
• Microsoft Office Home and Business 2010 (FPP / Retail)
  Pro – You can install this edition on up to 2 computers
  Con – You have to be the user of both PCs
• Microsoft Office Professional 2010 (FPP / Retail)
  Pro – You can install this edition on up to 2 computers
  Con – You have to be the user of both PCs

IMPORTANT – Don’t confuse the Full Packaged Product (FPP = boxes) with the Product Key Card (PKC = cardboard tag) versions. Both types of products are available in retail stores. Even though PKC is less expensive than boxed products, the PKC only lets you install on one PC. See the pictures below for the physical packaging difference.

Full Packaged Product (FPP)	Product Key Card (PKC)
Can install on up to 2 or 3 PCs (depending on edition and users).	Can only install on one PC.

If you’re in a business and are purchasing Office 2010 through Volume Licensing (minimum purchase of 5 copies) you can get ‘Home Use Rights’ if you buy Software Assurance along with your purchase.

For more Office 2010 details, check out:

• Office 2010 Frequently Asked Questions (web page)
• Microsoft Software License Terms (85 KB PDF)
• Understanding the Suite Line-ups (Charles Van Heusen’s blog)
• Eric Ligman’s Office 2010 category (blog)

Props:

Thanks to Lee Johnson of Sentry Computer Systems for his assistance finding the Microsoft info.

Today (June 15, 2010) Microsoft Office 2010 hit retail availability, and Microsoft is dropping $80 million in advertising to spread the word. The look of the new ad campaign is pretty different from the previous versions of Office. It basically shows happy people on light colored backgrounds with big bold text. Ho hum.

I don’t know if I like the ads, but I sure do like Office 2010. I’ve been running it in beta since May 2009. I jumped on the RTM bits when they went live and Office 2010 is really solid. Dare I say, “rock solid”. I don’t use spreadsheets with 1.5 million rows or anything, so I stuck with the 32-bit edition of Office 2010 even though I run 64-bit Windows 7. The performance is amazing.

Not to be a fanboy or anything, but Windows 7 with Office 2010 really is the Dynamic Duo. Not since I ditched Windows 3.1 for Windows 95 have I been this impressed with Microsoft’s products. Today we delivered some new HP desktops with Intel i5 and i7 processors, and the performance was jaw dropping for the client… literally, no exaggeration. They stood slack-jawed looking at the speed of the new machines.

There probably won’t be a ton of Office 2007 to 2010 migrations (unless clients have Software Assurance). But seriously, if you or your clients are running XP with Office XP or Office 2003, I’ve got one thing to say:

“Good enough ain’t good enough anymore.”

Don’t take my word for it. Download a FREE trial and go check out Windows 7 and Office 2010 and see for yourself.

KYSBSUG June 2010 Meeting #76 – What’s New in Office 2010
Presenter: Tim Barrett
Date: Wednesday June 23, 2010
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Eastern
Venue: Money Concepts
Address: 323 Townepark Circle, Louisville, KY 40243
Map: Click here

IMPORTANT: Due to a scheduling conflict, we’re meeting on the 4th Wednesday this month, not the typical 3rd Wednesday.

Description:
Office 2010 is currently available through volume licensing, and it’ll be in the big box stores mid-June. Have you used Office 2010, and are you ready to talk to customers about what’s new? Join us and take a tour of the new features that’ll help businesses work faster and smarter, and leave with resources to answer client and employee questions about Office 2010.

Doorprizes:

• Drawing for a boxed copy of Office Professional 2010 (NFR)
• Drawing for a copy of Matt Hester’s book
  “Windows Server 2007 R2 Administration Instant Reference”

Registration URL:
Due to limited seating, registration *is* required.
Click here to register today!

Are you ready for the next version of Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010? Tune in tomorrow to watch the webcast to see what’s new.

Date: Wednesday May 12, 2010
Time: 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Title: Announcing the Future of Productivity!
Keynote: Stephen Elop, President, Microsoft Business Division
URL: http://sharepoint.microsoft.com/2010launch

Description:
Meet businesses already benefitting from the future of productivity and view on-demand sessions that focus on Office 2010, SharePoint 2010, Project 2010, and Visio 2010, as well as Exchange 2010, Office Communications Server 2007 R2, and SQL Server 2008 R2. Watch the keynote, join the virtual launch conversation, and participate in on-demand sessions where you’ll learn more about how Microsoft products can solve the unique productivity challenges you’re facing as you look to the future.

Title: First Look: Microsoft Office 2010 
Author: Katherine Murray
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Date Published: © 2010 Microsoft Corporation
Pages: 202
File size: PDF 10.5 MB
Price: FREE
Download URL: Click here to download PDF

Description:

For a limited time, Microsoft is offering a free download of the eBook “First Look: Microsoft Office 2010” which provides an overview of the updated features in the newest version of Microsoft Office. The book is broken into 14 chapters (shown below) and further organized into three parts.

• Part I – Envision the Possibilities (Chapters 1-3)
• Part II – Hit the Ground Running (Chapters 4-11)
• Part III – Next Steps with Office 2010 (Chapters 12-14)

Table of Contents:

1. Welcome to Office 2010
2. Express Yourself Effectively and Efficiently
3. Collaborate in the Office and Around the World
    
4. Create and Share Compelling Documents with Word 2010
5. Create Smart Data Insights with Excel 2010
6. Manage Rich Communications with Outlook 2010
7. Produce Dynamic Presentations with PowerPoint 2010
8. Organize, Store, and Share Ideas with OneNote 2010
9. Collaborate Effectively with SharePoint Workspace 2010
10. Create Effective Marketing Materials with Publisher 2010
11. Make Sense of Your Data with Access 2010
     
12. Putting It All Together
13. Security in Office 2010
14. Training Made Easy

Source: Eric Ligman’s blog

This is a friendly reminder about the August KYSBSUG Meeting tonight:

Group: Kentucky Small Business Server User Group (KYSBSUG)
Meeting #: 66
Meeting Date: Wednesday August 19, 2009
Time: 6:30 PM Eastern
Location: Money Concepts
Address: 323 Townpark Circle, Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40243
Map: Click here for map on Bing.com

Presenter: Tim Barrett
Topic: Office 2010 – First Look

Description: Tonight we’ll take you on a tour of the new features of the 2010 applications and point you to resources to learn more about the next wave of Microsoft Office.

Registration URL: Registration is not required for this event.