Entries Categorized as 'SBS'

KYSBSUG 5-Year Anniversary

Date March 16, 2009

This week, Thursday March 19, 2009 marks the 5-Year Anniversary of the Kentucky Small Business Server User Group (KYSBSUG). Where did the time go? It’s pretty amazing to look back at all the events and topics we’ve covered in the last 60+ months. Some of the highlights we’ve met on include: Backup & Disaster Recovery [...]

Webcast – Changes to the Microsoft Partner Program

Date February 9, 2009

Event Title: 5W/50 Series – New Generation Certifications: Program Overview & Certification Resources Available for the SBSC Community Date: Monday April 20, 2009 Time: 12:00 PM Eastern (GMT –5) Duration: 1 hour Presenters: Deborah Vosler (Microsoft) & Mark Crall (Tech Care Team, Inc.) Cost: Free Registration: Click here (Microsoft Partners Only) Description: Learn why Microsoft [...]

SBS-MVP 2009

Date January 3, 2009

I got an email from Microsoft that I’ve just received the Small Business Server Most Valuable Professional [SBS-MVP] award for 2009. Yay! Also re-awarded with the SBS-MVP this January are several others, including: Stuart Applegate – Brisbane, QLD, Australia Steven Banks – Seattle, Washington, USA Mick Malloy (aka Super Gumby) – Sydney, NSW, Australia Dave [...]

SBS 2008 Unleashed Book Has Arrived

Date December 11, 2008

Hot off the presses, just got a case of the “Windows Small Business Server 2008 Unleashed” books in.   The circle is complete! On to the next project. Rating 3.00 out of 5

SBS 2008 Unleashed Book

Date November 26, 2008

Back in 2005 I was privileged to be one of the co-authors of “Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 Unleashed”. As I’m sure most authors can attest, working on a book is a very unique and eye-opening experience.  It takes a lot of time, work, testing, research and commitment to crank out a book, but in [...]

SBS 2008 Launch Date Announced

Date July 7, 2008

Today, July 7, 2008, at Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) Microsoft announced the official launch date of SBS 2008 (Cougar): Per Steven VanRoekel: “I am excited to announce that Nov. 12, 2008, is the official launch date for Windows Small Business Server 2008 and Windows Essential Business Server 2008. Activities that day will signal availability of [...]

Changes to SBS Phone Support

Date July 4, 2008

We’ve all been there. It’s 4:50 PM on a Friday afternoon (or a holiday weekend) and you get the call from a client, “Our server just went down.”  In times like that it’s nice to know that you’re not working without a net – you can always call Microsoft Product Support Services (PSS). Well, before [...]

KYSBSUG June 2008 Meeting – SBS 2008

Date June 18, 2008

Everyone is invited to attend the June 2008 KYSBSUG meeting tonight. Admission is free but registration is required. Details below: Event: June 2008 KYSBSUG Meeting #52 Topic: SBS 2008 (Cougar) Date: Wednesday 06/18/2008 Venue: Money Concepts Address: 323 Townepark Circle, Louisville, KY 40243 Start Time: 6:30 PM Eastern Registration site: http://www.clicktoattend.com/?id=129467 Note: This is our [...]

RAM Requirements for SBS 2008

Date May 16, 2008

I get this question every couple of days, so I’m throwing it on the blog: QUESTION: "How much RAM will (Cougar) Small Business Server 2008 need, and what’s the maximum amount of RAM it will support?" ANSWER: Here are the current System Requirements for Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard (one server) and Premium (second [...]

SBS 2008 Pricing Announced

Date May 13, 2008

Per the Microsoft press release dated 05/13/1008: Slated for general availability later this year, Windows Essential Server Solutions are much easier for small and midsize companies to implement and manage than separate products. In response to customer and partner feedback, Windows Essential Server Solutions provide flexible pricing and licensing that offer substantial cost savings over [...]