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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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Free MS SQL 2008 administrator certification
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 8:23 AM
Now that I have your attention, every SMS / ConfigMgr administrator needs to know SQL in order to support SMS/ ConfigMgr. There are no “Ifs” “ands” or “buts” about it, without SQL, ConfigMgr / SMS could not run. You could not write reports or use SSRS. Neither MDT nor WSUS work without it either.   So without SQL there is no ConfigMgr / SMS /v.Next / CM11... Read More...
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SharePoint and Belly Dancers!
Saturday, September 05, 2009 2:20 PM
As some of you who follow me on Twitter found out on Aug 14 th , I was at the award night for the Ottawa 70-631 study group with my wife, Ellen. I have to say it was an interesting night! Where else can you heard the words “My wife couldn’t come tonight because my dog is getting a massage” and someone else saying “My Labrador ate the spoon!” it gives new meaning... Read More...
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70-630, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring Study Group
Thursday, September 03, 2009 5:14 PM
Special Announcement:  Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring Study Group ! 1. We are pleased announce that we are now accepting applications to join our TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring certification study group.  The previous OWSUG.ca study group was very successful with over 85% of the participants obtaining... Read More...
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70-236, Exchange 2007, Configuring
Thursday, September 03, 2009 5:12 PM
The Ottawa Windows Server User Group looking to start a Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Study group .  The OWSUG has been running study groups for several years and many in the Ottawa IT community have taken advantage of these opportunities for assistance with certification, as well as gaining valuable knowledge that can be applied on the job. Content The... Read More...
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How many certified System Center people are there? (Aug 2009)
Friday, August 21, 2009 1:32 PM
With all the talk about 70-401 exam this week and with at least 3 new MCTS. I thought that I would update the stats on my blog. Here are the old stats from April 2009, if you want to compare them. http://smsug.ca/blogs/garth_jones/archive/2009/06/05/how-many-certified-system-center-people-are-there-april-2009.aspx I add the VMM MCTS stats too, are you one? Microsoft... 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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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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$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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Drinking Game?
Thursday, January 29, 2009 6:22 PM
This week I was introduced to a new drinking game. In this game you take a drink each time you see Susan Ibach (from our friend at CTE Solutions ) within this Video . I Love Learning Ok it is not really a drink game but it is a cool video. If you ever meet Susan ask her to tell you the story behind this video and how her boss (Mia) first saw it! BTW I counted... Read More...
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myITForum Donation
Thursday, January 08, 2009 9:23 AM
With the start of a new year, it is that time again to support the System Management Community, with that in mind I have made my yearly donation to MyITForum (MIF). Why do I do it? Well as a User Group leader for www.OWSUG.ca , I know how much it cost to host a small user group community. OWSUG is extremely small compared to MIF! Our network traffic is nothing... Read More...
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System Center Configuration Manager Administrator
Sunday, January 04, 2009 12:52 PM
I was talking to another senior ConfigMgr guy today, who is thinking of updating his certification. We talked about what certification he should get to meet his goals. Anyway after reviewing my blog post about System Center Configuration Manager Enterprise Administrator , he said “Wow that is a lot of certs!”. I thought about and following the idea of MCSE and... Read More...
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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008, Configuration
Thursday, December 18, 2008 8:09 AM
This morning checking my email and I saw the following email. -----Original Message----- From: mswwprog@microsoft.com [mailto:mswwprog@microsoft.com] Sent: December-18-08 12:26 AM To: Garth Subject: Congratulations on Your Microsoft Certification! Access Your Benefits Congratulations on earning your Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: System Center Virtual... Read More...
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1st Anniversary
Thursday, December 11, 2008 10:30 AM
Well today is 1 st anniversary of me taking steps to upgrade my certifications to Windows 2003 / Windows 2008. As many of you know I have blog about my experiences with all the exams. So this blog post is designed to talk about a few things. Which exam I write and pass? Which certifications did I achieve? What exam tips can I give you? Which exams did I write... Read More...
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