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MSTS: Configuring and Deploying a Private Cloud with System Center 2012 (70-247)

Garth Jones — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 16:34:23 GMT

I’m back at working on my exams again! This time I passed this exam on Thursday morning. I also passed my ITIL exam a while back too. I notice that I never posted anything about it. ;-) Anyways. Since Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8 has been...(read more)

2011 myITforum.com Donation

Garth Jones — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:47:12 GMT

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). Have you made a donation to your community yet? http://www.myitforum.com/donations...(read more)

SMSUG.ca Forums

Garth Jones — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:44:41 GMT

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...(read more)

Free MS SQL 2008 administrator certification

Garth Jones — Tue, 18 May 2010 12:23:40 GMT

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...(read more)

SharePoint and Belly Dancers!

Garth Jones — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 18:20:46 GMT

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...(read more)

70-630, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring Study Group

Garth Jones — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:14:08 GMT

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...(read more)

70-236, Exchange 2007, Configuring

Garth Jones — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:12:34 GMT

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...(read more)

How many certified System Center people are there? (Aug 2009)

Garth Jones — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:32:07 GMT

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...(read more)

Ottawa IT Community Awards Night (2008/2009) – Press Release

Garth Jones — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:07:00 GMT

On Tuesday June 30th 2009, over 100 technology professionals were present at Yuk-Yuk’s downtown location for an end-of-season party and awards ceremony, hosted by four organizations that specialize in Microsoft technology: The Ottawa Code Camp , The Ottawa...(read more)

Ottawa IT Community Awards Night Picture

Garth Jones — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:24:32 GMT

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/ ...(read more)

Happy Canada Day! (2009)

Garth Jones — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:15:09 GMT

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...(read more)

TechDays 2009 Discount Code

Garth Jones — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:33:00 GMT

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...(read more)

OWSUG invitation to the Ottawa IT Community Awards Night

Garth Jones — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:09:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Newsletter June 2009 - Update

Garth Jones — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:38:21 GMT

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...(read more)

How to Start a User Group

Garth Jones — Mon, 25 May 2009 15:40:04 GMT

1. Don’t, it is a lot of work! a) Look for existing User Groups (UG) in your area. Even if they are not what you looking for (Developer, IT Pro, SQL, *nix, Apple, etc.). Contact them to see if they know of a groups in your area. b) Contact other User...(read more)