Microsoft Partner Training

Microsoft Partner Training Ireland

Training Sessions

Partner - Virtualization Training

Name of Training	Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Virtualisation
Training synopsis:	Deploying Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1 Hyper-V, managed by System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
Name of Trainer:	Aidan Finn, MicroWarehouse Ltd.
Detailed Training Agenda:	Hyper-V 101 Understanding the Hyper-V hypervisor Hyper-V architecture Failover clustering Host sizing, storage, and configuration Hyper-V technical requirements Hyper-V Basics The Microsoft Assessment and Planning Tool Enabling Hyper-V Building a failover cluster Virtual networking & VLANs Cluster shared volumes Creating virtual machines Live Migration & Quick Migration Linux virtual machines Hyper-V Features Dynamic Memory Virtual Machine Queue Jumbo frames Backup and recovery of virtual workloads Guest Applications Designing virtual machines for specific applications Application high availability System Center Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) 2008 R2 The role of VMM Understanding the requirements of VMM Installing VMM Deploying VMM agents to Hyper-V and VMware hosts Host groups Delegating administration Using the VMM library for ISO, scripts, hardware profiles, and templates Deploying virtual machines The Self-Service Portal Physical to virtual (P2V) and Virtual to Virtual (V2V) conversions Maintenance mode and patching System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 Monitoring Hyper-V and virtual workloads Understanding Performance and Resource Optimization (PRO) Enabling PRO Advanced Concepts Multi-site clustering Virtual desktop infrastructure
Date From:	Tue 06/12/2011
Date To:	Fri 09/12/2011
Duration:	4 days
Cost:	€400
Microsoft Code:	2012H1VIRT001
Places Availability	12
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Partner - SCOM Training

Name of Training	System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2
Training synopsis:	Learn how to deploy OpsMgr 2007 R2 and monitor the health and performance of an IT application infrastructure
Name of Trainer:	Aidan Finn, MicroWarehouse
Detailed Training Agenda:	Installing SCCM Understanding System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 The architecture of OpsMgr Sizing OpsMgr deployments Install an OpsMgr 2007 management group The Operations Console A tour of the Operations Console Understanding the features and functions of the Console Agent Management Planning deployment of agents and management packs Deploying agents Manually installing and approving agents Working with agents in workgroups or untrusted domains Management Packs Importing management packs Windows Server Active Directory Exchange Server SQL Server Hardware management packs Customising Management Packs Creating overrides to customise monitoring Using management pack templates for bespoke monitoring Monitor services Monitor TCP ports Monitor web sites Distributed application monitoring Cross Platforms Monitoring Understanding cross platforms monitoring Deploying agents to Linux Monitoring Linux machines Operations Manager Administration Delegation of administration Creating operators and restricting visibility/access Using reports Using the web portal Configuring notifications and alerts
Date From:	Tue 29/11/2011
Date To:	Fri 02/12/2011
Duration:	4 days
Cost:	€400
Microsoft Code:	2012H1SCOM001
Places Availability	20
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Partner - SCCM Training

Name of Training	System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R3 & Deployment
Training synopsis:	Learn how to manage and deploy an IT infrastructure using System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R3
Name of Trainer:	Aidan Finn, MicroWarehouse
Detailed Training Agenda:	Installing SCCM Understand the role of SCCM Learn the requirements of SCCM Understand the architecture of SCCM Installing an SCCM site server Deploying the site systems Configuring SCCM sites Planning multi-site infrastructures Managing Clients Understanding and deploying clients Creating queries and collections Hardware and software auditing & reporting Software Distribution Preparing software for distribution Distributing software Complex software distribution Configuration Management Software metering Software update management Asset Intelligence Power management Desired Configuration Management Zero Touch Operating System Deployment Understanding Windows installation Learn about the Windows deployment options Understanding task sequences and installing MDT 2010 Packaging the OS deployment prerequisites Creating a custom image Creating a capture task sequence Creating a deploy task sequence Zero touch OS deployment
Date From:	Tue 18/10/2011
Date To:	Fri 21/10/2011
Duration:	4 days
Cost:	€400
Microsoft Code:	2012H1SCCM001
Places Availability	20
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Office 365 Sales Readiness Event

Places Available: 60

Fee: €0

The planned Sales Readiness agenda will be as follows

This event will running from 13.00 to 18.00.

13.00 – 13.15	Welcome Tea/Coffee
13.15 – 14.15	Office 365 Overview	• What is new in Office 365	60 Min
14.15 - 15.15	The Partner Opportunity in Office 365	• What is the Partner opportunity in Office 365 • How do I make Money from the Cloud	60 Min
15.15 – 15.30	Break		45 Min
15.30-16.00	Office 365 Total Cost of Ownership Tool	• How to build a TCO for Office 365	30 Min
16.00 – 17.30	How an account manager can Demo Office 365 for SMB, Mid-Market & Enterprise	Topics include: • Office 365 Purchase Experience • Office 365 Sign In Experience • Office 365 Trial & Buy Experience • Office 365 Partner Of Record Experience • Office 365 Usage Scenarios	90 Min
17.30 – 18.00	Q & A and Close

The Office 365 Sales Readiness Training will take place in the Auditorium:

Microsoft Ireland

Building 3,

Carmanhall Road,

Sandyford Industrial Estate,

Dublin 18

Please note if you are driving to Building 3 you will need to park in a Microsoft designated car park space. Unfortunately other companies in the building have employed clampers who are only too happy to clamp cars who are visiting Microsoft and parked in non-Microsoft spaces. The Luas line also comes to our doorstep if that is an option for you. Maps and directions are available from the following link:

http://www.microsoft.com/ireland/contact/

When you arrive in reception please ask for Denis Meade.

Microsoft Office 365 Ignite

Places Available: 20

Fee: €75 per person

The Microsoft Office 365 Ignite is an invitation only workshop for key partners who are proactively looking to stay ahead of the market by learning about the capabilities of the Microsoft Office 365 Suite. During two days of training, the topics will include the features and deployment planning on:

Office 365 Platform
Exchange Online
Lync Online
SharePoint Online

These will be covered through presentations and hands-on labs.

The Office 365 training will commence at 09.30 and it’s planned to end at approx. 17.00.

It will take place in:

Microsoft Ireland

Building 3,

Carmanhall Road,

Sandyford Industrial Estate,

Dublin 18

Please note if you are driving to Building 3 you will need to park in a Microsoft designated car park space. Unfortunately other companies in the building have employed clampers who are only too happy to clamp cars who visiting Microsoft and parked in non-Microsoft spaces. The Luas line also comes to our doorstep if that is an option for you. Maps and directions are available from the following link:

http://www.microsoft.com/ireland/contact/

When you arrive in reception please ask for Patrick Herlihy.

The Office 365 training will commence at 09.30 and it’s planned to end at approx. 17.00.

Training will take place in:

Microsoft Ireland

Building 3,

Carmanhall Road,

Sandyford Industrial Estate,

Dublin 18

Please note if you are driving to Building 3 you will need to park in a Microsoft designated car park space. Unfortunately other companies in the building have employed clampers who are only too happy to clamp cars who visiting Microsoft and parked in non-Microsoft spaces. The Luas line also comes to our doorstep if that is an option for you. Maps and directions are available from the following link:

http://www.microsoft.com/ireland/contact/

When you arrive in reception please ask for Patrick Herlihy.

Dynamics CRM Sales Academy

Places Available: 20

Fee: €750.00

This course has been designed to enable Irish Partners access to best in class readiness for Dynamics CRM. The course will be delivered by experienced consultants who work extensively with the Dynamics Partner Learning Centre team in the UK. The course content will address readiness for CRM 2011 Online and On-Premise selling. Places are limited to 20 attendees with a limit of two attendees per partner and are offered on a first come basis. A wait-list will be used to fill any seats that become available due to cancelations.

Ireland - Dynamics CRM Academy Agenda

In the trainers words:

The following table shows the core modules which will be covered each day. However I am likely to “mix-it-up” slightly – and would aim to be really pushing the attendees in terms of delivering back presentations as we move through the week.

Day	Course
Monday	Demo2Win
Tuesday	How to Sell CRM
Wednesday	Discovery2Win
Thursday	Selling Addition Business Value 2
Friday	Value2Win

Course Dates: Monday 18th July to Friday 22nd July – Five days

Training Location: Microsoft Ireland, Building 3, Carmanhall Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 18