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Challenge aka 70-659
Monday, November 28, 2011 10:15 AM

    On Thursday night at the User Group event, I was challenged to write 70-659 exam before Dec 31 2011. There are high stakes at risk here, bragging rights and more importantly beer!   Over the next few weeks you will see a few blogs post from me on the subject as a way for me to study for the exam.   I spent a bit of time on the weekend... Read More...

by Garth Jones

Filed under: Virtual Server , User Groups, Canada, SoftGrid, Training, Windows 2008, self-study, SCVMM, exam, MCSE, Hyper-v, App-v, Med-V, 70-659

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...

by Garth Jones

Filed under: Joke, Virtual Server , User Groups, 70-401, ConfigMGr, 70-400, MOM, Study group, SMS, OpsMgr, Canada, Fun Links, SoftGrid, 70-299, 70-640, 70-643, EnergizeIT, 70-642, MS Support, Training, Windows 2008, self-study, Podcast, System Center, UK, Ottawa, 70-620, 70-536, CTE Solutions, 70-293, 70-622, 70-294, SCMDM, SCSM, SCE, SCVMM, Vista, exam, 70-652, 70-403, 70-402, MVP, Code, VS 2008, 70-624, Q&A, 70-298, A+, SQL, Windows 2003, 70-649, 70-646, 70-647, 70-431, TechDays Canada, Sector, MCSE, Hyper-v, WQL, MDT, 70-635, 70-671, 70-672, 70-673, Flowcharts, Drinks, 70-631, 70-089, MMS, DPM, Enhansoft, Poll, RobertHalf, Microsoft Canada, DevTeach, Redgate, myITforum, Rant, 70-630, 70-236, VMRCPlus, Windows 7, MSN, SCCM, SP2, SMSI, SMS Installer, Microsoft, Zune, App-v, Med-V, 70-669, Windows XP, Samsung, mobile, 70-432, vNext

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...

by Garth Jones

Filed under: User Groups, ConfigMGr, MOM, Study group, SMS, OpsMgr, SoftGrid, Training, self-study, System Center, exam, SQL, 70-431, MCSE, MDT, DPM, 70-432

2010 myITforum Donation
Thursday, January 07, 2010 1:39 PM

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 of $250 USD to MyITForum (MIF). Why do I do it? Well as a past User Group leader for www.OWSUG.ca , I know how much it cost to host a small user group community. OWSUG is small in comparison to MIF! Our network traffic... Read More...

by Garth Jones

Filed under: Virtual Server , User Groups, 70-401, ConfigMGr, 70-400, MOM, SMS, OpsMgr, Fun Links, 70-299, 70-640, 70-643, 70-642, MS Support, Training, Windows 2008, self-study, System Center, 70-620, 70-536, 70-293, 70-622, 70-294, SCMDM, SCSM, SCE, SCVMM, Vista, exam, 70-652, 70-403, 70-402, Code, VS 2008, 70-624, Q&A, 70-298, SQL, Windows 2003, 70-649, 70-646, 70-647, 70-431, MCSE, Hyper-v, WQL, MDT, 70-635, 70-671, 70-672, 70-673, 70-631, 70-089, MMS, Enhansoft, myITforum, Rant, 70-630, 70-236, Windows 7, MSN, SCCM, SMSI, SMS Installer

Planning, Deploying and Managing Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager 2007 (6451a) in Ottawa
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 2:22 PM

If you are looking to take this course, I have been told that CTE Solutions will be running 6451a course the week of Dec 14th - 18th 2009. http://www.ctesolutions.com/course/Systems-Center-Training/Systems-Center-Configuration-Manager-2007-Training.htm?l=ottawa%2Dtraining%2Dfacility&checkout   Don’t forget to ask for your User Group discount! ;-) (They... Read More...

by Garth Jones

Filed under: User Groups, ConfigMGr, Training, CTE Solutions, SCCM

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...

by Garth Jones

Filed under: User Groups, Study group, Training, 70-630

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...

by Garth Jones

Filed under: User Groups, Study group, Canada, Training, 70-236

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...

by Garth Jones

Filed under: User Groups, Study group, MS Support, Training, Ottawa, TechDays Canada

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...

by Garth Jones

Filed under: User Groups, Study group, Training, Ottawa, CTE Solutions

Forum / Mailing list / Newsgroup Etiquette
Monday, June 01, 2009 10:40 AM

Since I have not seen anyone else post this to their blog I will. There is some good advices listed within these links for everyone. How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375 How to answer a question http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en/articles/freebsd-questions/x218.html   I will also add to this : Don’t “Bump”, if you need to bring the message... Read More...

by Garth Jones

Filed under: User Groups, MS Support, Training, Flowcharts

$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...

by Garth Jones

Filed under: User Groups, 70-401, 70-400, Study group, OpsMgr, Canada, 70-299, 70-640, 70-643, 70-642, MS Support, Training, Windows 2008, self-study, System Center, Ottawa, 70-620, 70-536, CTE Solutions, 70-293, 70-622, 70-294, SCMDM, SCSM, SCE, SCVMM, Vista, exam, 70-652, 70-403, 70-402, VS 2008, 70-624, 70-298, A+, SQL, Windows 2003, 70-649, 70-646, 70-647, 70-431, MCSE, MDT, 70-635, 70-671, 70-672, 70-673, 70-631, 70-089

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...

by Garth Jones

Filed under: User Groups, Study group, MS Support, Training, Windows 2008, Ottawa, Windows 2003

Harrah’s short cut
Saturday, April 25, 2009 4:00 PM

There is a short cut from Harrah’s to the Sands expo. 1. Starting at the Reception desk , exit Harrah’s Turn left 2. Go to the Bus area 3. Near the end of the Bus area, look for the ramp to the Sands Expo (there is a sign) 4. Like this 5. Walk through the parking garage. 6. Take the elevator to the 3 rd level 7. You end up near the blue star 8. Go down the Escalator... Read More...

by Garth Jones

Filed under: Virtual Server , User Groups, ConfigMGr, MOM, SMS, OpsMgr, SoftGrid, Training, System Center, SCMDM, SCSM, SCVMM, SQL, MDT, Flowcharts, MMS

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...

by Garth Jones

Filed under: User Groups, Training, Ottawa

EnergizeIT 2009: From the Client to the Cloud - Learn What's Possible!
Thursday, February 19, 2009 11:44 PM

Hello Canadian IT Pros and Developers, Current economic realities are putting pressure on all of us to utilize technology in new ways. From increasing productivity, reducing costs, and providing clear benefit to the business, each of you play a key role in making this real. Your ability to understand the technology possibilities to help solve real-world requirements... Read More...

by Garth Jones

Filed under: User Groups, EnergizeIT, Training, Ottawa

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