Over the coming months there will be a number of events being delivered as part of the Modern Business campaign which cover a range of Microsoft technologies including Office 365, Azure, Windows Server 2012 R2, Hyper-V and Windows 10. Based on the ModernBiz events that have run previously, these have been updated to include some of the latest and most relevant content for SMB partners looking to deliver a combination of cloud, on-premises and hybrid solutions to their customers. Some of the content is still being finalised at the moment, but here's what we can currently share to give you an idea of what's going to be included. As this content isn't complete yet there may be some changes, but we will post updates to this as the events get closer.
Grow Efficiently - Coming January 2016
Module 1: Deploying and Updating Windows 10
In this session you will get learn the technical ins and outs of deploying Windows 10, including the in-place upgrade process, configuring new PCs and tablets, image creation and deployment across small and midsize business organizations.
Module 2: Getting Started with an Office 365 Implementation
This module teaches partners about the technical considerations around planning an Office 365 implementation, steps through creation of an Office 365 tenant, and addresses licensing choices.
Module 3: Understanding Network Connectivity to Optimize Performance
This module is designed to help partners troubleshoot Office 365 network performance, configure the Office365 client and network proxy for optimal performance, and monitor and troubleshoot Office 365 performance
Module 4: Office 365 Tools for Setup and Email Migration
This module teaches partners about the Office 365 tools for new setups and email migrations, including the planning, batching and moving of mailboxes.
Module 5: Office 365 Service Management
This module is designed to teach partners how to manage change in Office 365, as well as how to think about managing service health, incidents, and planned maintenance.
Appendix: Securing Windows 10
Learn about the very latest advancements in Security on Windows 10, from Windows Hello and Passport to Device Guard, Cloud Identity & Information Protection, Azure Active Directory and Enterprise Data Protection.
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Business Anywhere - Coming February 2016
Module 1: Windows 10 Management (with IE 11 and Edge)
This session dives into device management in Windows 10, with a particular focus in the technical aspects of Windows as a Service and Mobile Device Management.
Module 2: Mobile Device and Identity Management with Intune, EMS, and Office 365
This module covers the challenges and requirements that SMB's face when implementing a mobile device management (MDM) and Bring your own device (BYOD) infrastructure, setup and usage Intune, setup and usage of the Azure Enterprise Mobility Suite (EMS), and the MDM capabilities of Office 365.
Module 3: Remote Desktop Service and Azure Remote App
This module teaches students how to design and implement a Windows Server 2012 R2 Remote Desktop Services (RDS), and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment using on premise servers, and also teaches students how to setup and configure Azure RemoteApp for cloud-based RDP scenarios
Module 4: Deploying Office 365 ProPlus
This module teaches partners how to deploy Office 365 ProPlus across devices and platforms, including the use of packaging, scripting and automation, and how to diagnose and troubleshoot these deployments.
Module 5: Skype for Business Conferencing
This module is designed to teach partners to deploy and configure Skype for Business conferencing and dig into how to manage conferencing capabilities, including meetings and groups.
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Safeguard Your Business - In your city this December
Module 1: Azure Backup and ASR
This module teaches students about storage, Backup, and Disaster recovery. Students learn how to use an Azure Backup to protect on premise and as your virtual machines. They also see how to setup Azure Site Recovery (ASR) and configure disaster recovery for various types of workloads. This module also covers the new capabilities of Azure Backup on premises server (Project Venus).
Module 2: Securing Windows 10
Learn about the very latest advancements in Security on Windows 10, from Windows Hello and Passport to Device Guard, Cloud Identity & Information Protection, Azure Active Directory and Enterprise Data Protection.
Module 3: Data Loss Prevention in Office 365
This module teaches partners how to identify, monitor and protect sensitive information in their organizations with Data Loss Prevention in Office 365 , including policies, setup and filtering. Partners will be introduced to both the admin and user experiences, and learn about Microsoft's approach to Data Loss Prevention across Windows, Office, and Azure.
Module 4: eDiscovery and Archiving in Office 365
This module is designed to teach partners about the principal uses of eDiscovery in Office 365, including discoverability, retention policies and legal holds, and the capabilities and experiences across Exchange, Outlook, SharePoint and OneDrive.
Module 5: Office 365 and Azure AD Premium RMS
This module is designed to teach partners about the principals of Rights Management Services, how to optimize and accelerate your deployment of these services, and for protecting sensitive data.
Appendix: Improving Availability and Recoverability with SQL Server 2014
This appendix covers topics related to improving availability and recoverability of the SQL Server 2014 on premise infrastructure. Additionally, this module covers on implement various high availability and disaster recovery solutions would span on premise and cloud-based infrastructure with SQL server 2014.
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Connect With Customers (In town this November)
Module 1: Introduction to CRM Online
This module will focus on CRM Online’s architecture and High Availability. Partners will also learn where CRM Online’s datacenters are located as well as the compliance available on those data centers, which will help partners design solutions that match a customer of any size.
Module 2: CRM Online Integration with Office 365:
In this module, we will focus on how Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online leverages Office 365 and Azure technologies to create a more robust and complete solution for organizations around the world.
Module 3: CRM Online Integration with Office 365
In this module, we will continue to focus on how Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online leverages Office 365 and Azure technologies to create a more robust and complete solution for organizations around the world
Module 4: CRM Online Integration with Power BI
In this module, partners will learn how to leverage PowerBI to compliment the out of the box Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online reporting options such as Reports, Charts, Lists, and Dashboards.
Module 5: CRM Online Licensing
This module will focus on understanding the highly customizable and flexible licensing details for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online, Microsoft Dynamics Marketing, Microsoft Parature, Unified Service Desk, and Microsoft Social Engagement.
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