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Ottawa IT Camp is getting closer
Friday, April 08, 2011 11:09 AM
See http://ottawacodecamp.ca to register NOW! Welcome By now you have noticed that the Ottawa IT Camp website is nearing complete population for the 2011 event on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Algonquin College .  Registration opens at 8:15 am.   We are fortunate once again that Algonquin College is hosting the IT Camp - this trims our expenses and makes... Read More...
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SMSUG.ca Forums
Thursday, July 01, 2010 9:44 AM
I have decided that the forums on www.SMSUG.ca are not being used and due to some SPAMMER populating the membership list, I have closed them down. This is a good thing as it means I will arrange for the site to be convert to a blog only site. With the new site will come a new look a feel. (wait for it)   If you are looking for ConfigMgr , SCCM , SMS, v.Next... Read More...
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The Ottawa IT Day / Code Camp April 17th
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 9:57 AM
The Ottawa Code Camp is back with a new look and more sessions this year. We have included a new track for the IT Pro and we changed the name of the event to the Ottawa IT Day / Code Camp. This initiative from the Ottawa community is bigger this year with 20 sessions divided in 4 tracks. We have a brand new IT Pro track including the best speakers of Ottawa,... Read More...
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Stepping Down
Saturday, September 05, 2009 2:42 PM
Well it is official, as of Thursday Aug 20 th 2009, I have step down as President of OWSUG. I have been running the OWSUG since 2003! and it is about time to pass the reins on to someone else, and that someone else is Brad Bird . With this change to OWSUG, we have worked to increase the number of people within the user group executive committee and started to... Read More...
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Ottawa IT Community Awards Night Picture
Wednesday, July 01, 2009 7:24 PM
Here are the photos from last night awards night http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnhansen/sets/72157620674477495/show/   Here are a few that I found interesting! Twins? http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnhansen/3677794776/in/set-72157620674477495/   Let’s make a deal! http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnhansen/3676988847/in/set-72157620674477495/   Did... Read More...
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Happy Canada Day! (2009)
Wednesday, July 01, 2009 11:15 AM
Happy Canada Day Everyone!   I hope you take some time to be with family and friends today! As all of you know we stated Canada Day off early yesterday with the Ottawa IT Community awards night, the event was a success. As soon as Rick or John post the pictures from the event, I will blog about it. Read More...
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TechDays 2009 Discount Code
Saturday, June 20, 2009 12:33 PM
This fall, TechDays returns with more deep technical training on the very latest Microsoft technologies, and I’m excited to be able to offer you a special VIP price of just $249 until July 1. After July 1st the early bird price will be $299. Don’t miss this chance to build your skills and share — Reference this code TDUGVIP and you can buy your tickets now and... Read More...
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OWSUG invitation to the Ottawa IT Community Awards Night
Thursday, June 18, 2009 8:09 AM
Register to attend! Presents The Ottawa IT Community Awards Night Tue June 30 th 2009 on Elgin Street Free food • Prizes • Awards Presentation • Celebration Hosted by With summer almost officially upon us, these 4 IT community organisations are teaming up to host the Ottawa IT Community Awards Night, honouring the partners and members that helped to make 2008... Read More...
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Newsletter June 2009 - Update
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 9:38 AM
June 18th 2009 User Group Meeting Topic: Introduction to Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 SP1 (DPM). Description: Through discussions and demonstrations, we will be covering installation and configuration in DPM . We will talk about common situations and look at how DPM can meet these needs. Presenter Bio: Islam Gomaa is a Senior Systems Administrator... Read More...
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June 18th 2009 User Group Meeting
Monday, May 25, 2009 3:22 PM
Topic: Introduction to Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 SP1 (DPM). Description: Through discussions and demonstrations, we will be covering installation and configuration in DPM . We will talk about common situations and look at how DPM can meet these needs. Presenter Bio: Islam Gomaa is a Senior Systems Administrator at e-academy. He has... Read More...
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$300,000 worth of training
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 4:36 PM
CTE Solutions , (Yes, the same training center that helps out with both the User & Study Groups) will donate $300,000 worth of training to recently laid off tech workers in Ottawa, equating to around 150 participants to be instructed over the coming summer months. CTE Solutions was founded seven years ago during the depths of the last tech wreck, after its... Read More...
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June 3rd 2009 User Group Meeting
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 1:52 PM
Topic: Windows 7 Security Tidbits & Understanding and Preventing Insider Threat Description: Windows 7 Security Tidbits - Windows 7 is coming and the boss is asking you about all those new security features. Perhaps you've heard some buzz about AppLocker? What’s this about DirectAccess connecting securely to your corporate network without a VPN? ... Read More...
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Coffee and code (latte and lan)
Friday, April 03, 2009 12:07 PM
I got this note this morning that you will find interesting. BTW It is happening April 7th between 8am and 4 pm, I will be there from 2ish on, before I go to the user Group event that night, which starts at 5:30! From: Pierre Roman To: Garth Jones Subject: Coffee and code (latte and lan) Hey Garth, As we discussed this morning, here are the coordinates for the... Read More...
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How user group events can make a difference!
Saturday, March 28, 2009 12:23 PM
Do you go to User Group event? Have you gone out for pints afterwards? Did you know some of the best idea come from the informal after events? Here is a case and point of how a few people (and yes there was woman there too!) can brainstorm and come up with an idea that helps everyone. “Security Bulletins for the regular IT guy” Podcast http://blogs.technet.com... Read More...
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Microsoft Skills Week
Monday, March 16, 2009 10:20 AM
Hi Everyone I just got a email from the team at CTE. They want to give the OWSUG first crack at their Microsoft Skills Week sessions! Below are the details! We've found what you're looking for... During the week of April 14th-17th we'll be hosting a Microsoft Skills Week in Ottawa and you're invited!  Choose from  the following emerging... Read More...
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