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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
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Don’t you love emails like this one!
Monday, November 14, 2011 10:21 PM
I left ITProTeach (DevTeach) a bit early so that I could head home to pack before my long overdue vacation! After getting back, I found this nice surprise in my inbox!   If you want to download the PPT, you can find it in Enhansoft’s blog http://support.enhansoft.com/Blogs/post/Diving-Deep-in-the-SCCM-data!-Bring-your-Swim-trunks!-e28093-Part-2.aspx http... Read More...
by Garth Jones
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Canadian Microsoft Management Summit 2011
Monday, May 02, 2011 8:58 AM
Did you miss MMS this year? Well here is you change to see the highlight! (aka Put your head in the cloud)   When: Friday, May 6 Where: Microsoft Canada Headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario Registration Details: http://www.microsoft.com/canada/events/event_details.aspx?event_id=1032484234 Read More...
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VM Heaven aka 24TB
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 8:06 AM
So, my test lab has been running lean and mean for a while. A few weeks back I decided that in order to test ConfigMgr v.Next. I needed to update my lab. In the past I had a few discussion about Hyper-v and getting more performance out of it.   The summary of the tips are: ·         Separate the OS drive from the VMs ·... 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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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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Hack and Defend
Thursday, March 18, 2010 9:24 AM
MS Canada is bring back their “Hack and Defend” workshops! It’s back!  Last years popular Hack and Defend workshops are back!  Step inside the mind of a hacker at Microsoft’s Hack and Defend Workshop. Discover the tactics used to penetrate your PC, become aware of the most threatening viruses online, and most importantly, learn how to help protect yourself... Read More...
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Tip of The Day – Desktop Icons
Friday, February 26, 2010 9:13 AM
  Back at TechDays Ottawa I was using my laptop to give a presentation on Hyper-v live migration. Anyways Rick walked into the room as I was just about to “clean” my desktop of folders and icons as I always do before a presentation. Rick said “Let me show you this cool feature of Windows designed just for presenters!” Then he proceeded to right click my... Read More...
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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...
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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...
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ConfigMgr and OpsMgr Exam Discounts
Friday, November 27, 2009 11:08 AM
  Are you looking to become certified on ConfigMgr 2007 (70-401) or OpsMgr 2007 (70-400)?   Well you are in Luck! Prometric is offering a 20% discount on both exam! http://www.prometric.com/Microsoft/CareerOffer.htm#vouchers20   So what are you waiting for? 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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TechNet Webcast: Automating Windows 7 Deployments Using System Center Configuration Manager (Level 300)
Friday, August 28, 2009 12:24 AM
I saw this event posted on System Center Configuration Manager Training Resource web site.. http://blogs.msdn.com/systemcenterconfigurationmanagertrainingcanada/archive/2009/08/28/new-training-resources-on-system-center-configuration-manager.aspx   Event Overview We focus on automating Windows 7 operating system deployments using Microsoft System Center... Read More...
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