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November 2008 - Posts

Thursday, November 27, 2008 8:00 AM

A time for thanks to share with you

As this Thanksgiving Day here in the U.S. has been approaching, I have spent some time reflecting back on this past year and realizing all of the things that I truly have to be thankful for and the thanks that I owe to many people, including all of you.
Posted by mssmallbiz | 1 Comments
Wednesday, November 26, 2008 12:05 PM

What are these Software Assurance Packaged Services I have been hearing about?

I have received a few messages from Partners this week, in addition to seeing a few Blog posts, regarding a recent announcement that went out about two of the new Software Assurance Packaged Services that Microsoft has added to the existing list of Packaged
Posted by mssmallbiz | 4 Comments
Wednesday, November 26, 2008 9:32 AM

Microsoft Gear Up Sales Toolkit now to be available online

Many of you have seen and used the Microsoft Gear Up Sales Toolkit, the printed book that is sent out with information on products, part #s, licensing programs, and much, much more. To keep up with the demand for these powerful and information-rich resources,
Posted by mssmallbiz | 4 Comments
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 8:41 AM

Yes, the 70-653 and 70-654 exams will count toward obtaining the Small Business Specialist designation

Back in August I posted that Yes, the Beta SBS 2008 exam does count towards competency requirements since this was raised as a question by a few Partners. Now, I am receiving questions about the 70-653 (TS: Windows Small Business Server 2008, Configuring)
Posted by mssmallbiz | 1 Comments
Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:43 PM

Yes, the SBS 2003 solution works in countries other than the United States of America

Earlier today I received a question coming from a Partner in South Africa asking about my “ How do I still get SBS 2003 R2 + Software Assurance in October since it was removed from the Volume License pricelists? Final Solution ” post and if the information
Posted by mssmallbiz | 2 Comments
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 3:13 PM

How do we go from SBS 2003 Standard to SBS 2008 Premium?

This is a question I received through one of the online Partner groups, so I thought I would share it with all of you in case you have the same or similar question. The foundation of the question received was: “We have a client with SBS 2003 standard
Posted by mssmallbiz | 2 Comments
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 12:12 PM

U.S. Partners – Big Easy online and offline calculators now updated with SBS 2008 and EBS 2008

Good news! Based on the questions I saw earlier on when SBS 2008 and EBS 2008 would be fully integrated into the Big Easy online and offline calculators, I wanted to make sure you are aware that both versions of the calculators now have SBS 2008 and EBS
Posted by mssmallbiz | 1 Comments
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:49 AM

Updated: What qualifies for the 50%* off Up-To-Date (UTD) discount for Open Value Subscription?

Back in January when we launched the Open Value Subscription Program in the U.S. (it already existed in many other countries at that time and still does), I posted the graphic showing what products qualify for the 50%* first year Up-to-date (UTD) discount
Posted by mssmallbiz | 1 Comments
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 7:12 AM

Yes, the SBS 2008 single CALs are available in Open License too, not just Open Value.

Shortly after my Can I buy SBS 2008 single CALs or do I have to buy them in 5 and 20 packs? post that I sent a link to off to a Partner who asked this question in our Microsoft SMB Channel Community User Group , I received a follow-up question asking,
Posted by mssmallbiz | 2 Comments
Monday, November 17, 2008 10:53 AM

Is it true that the second Windows Server license in SBS 2008 Premium can only be used for Terminal Services or SQL Server?

Here’s a question that was raised at a licensing bootcamp recently that I thought I would share the answer with all of you on. The question was: “Is it true that ONLY TWO ROLES are supported for the 2nd server in Premium Edition, those being for Terminal
Posted by mssmallbiz | 3 Comments
Monday, November 17, 2008 7:27 AM

Do we get SBS 2008 Premium in our Action Pack subscription?

A question I have seen floating around lately has been in regards to SBS 2008 and what is included in Action Pack. By now, the October 2008 Action Pack kits are out and people have had time to go through them and see that SBS 2008 Standard is included
Posted by mssmallbiz | 5 Comments
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 3:35 PM

Can I buy SBS 2008 single CALs or do I have to buy them in 5 and 20 packs?

Yes, SBS 2008 CALs are available in single CALs now through the Volume Licensing Programs, so you do not have to purchase SBS 2008 CALs in 5 or 20 packs anymore. Since I am traveling today, I will make this post short and just provide you with the Part
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Monday, November 10, 2008 1:41 PM

Solutions Pathway - SBS and EBS upgrades - FAQ For Partners

With the Windows Essential Server Solution launch coming up on Wednesday, helping customers get into these and through these solutions is a topic of several conversations. For those customers with Software Assurance on their SBS 2003 Servers, they already
Posted by mssmallbiz | 7 Comments
Friday, November 07, 2008 6:07 AM

Looking to get into Mobility? Attend the Microsoft® Mobile Communications Partner Summit 2008 to get started

As you are aware, mobility is a HUGE interest area and one with strong potential for a long time to come. People being able to access their information whenever from wherever is a growing topic of interest as people look to time and travel saving techniques.
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Thursday, November 06, 2008 2:19 PM

What are the SBS 2008 and EBS 2008 media kit part #s through Volume Licensing?

A question I have been seeing and receiving from Partners is, “What are the SBS and EBS media kit part #s through Volume Licensing?” that would be used to order these for your clients purchasing either Small Business Server 2008 or Essential Business
Posted by mssmallbiz | 1 Comments
Wednesday, November 05, 2008 9:26 AM

Issue with Product ID keys for Windows Home Server in October Action Pack – Corrective steps included below

Attention Microsoft Action Pack subscribers… We have identified an issue in the October Action Pack shipment regarding the included Windows Home Server software with the PID key not working properly with the software. To ensure you are able to use the
Posted by mssmallbiz | 8 Comments
Wednesday, November 05, 2008 6:41 AM

Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 3.2 Now Available

Many of you have probably used the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit in the past in migration and upgrade planning for your clients. Now, the latest version of the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit is available, with many new and improved
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