we’ll wrap up the module by investigating where ms technologies are best used, why organisations...
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We’ll wrap up the module by investigating where MS technologies are best used, why organisations may choose MS over Open Source or
vice versa, what support systems are available, Microsoft training and certification, etc. We will also use the session to review the themes we
have covered during the previous weeks and help the students prepare for their presentations the following week.
Alistair Sandford
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Where are Microsoft Technologies best used? Building a fully integrated platform
Microsoft to Microsoft Other vendors to Microsoft
Providing a consistent end user experience As a common development platform (.Net)
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Most large infrastructures will have both Today, Microsoft would ‘normally’ be chosen
for desktops Established skill sets Mature management tools Majority of software is available on Windows
Server choice is dependant on business drivers, strategy, etc.
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Starting to ‘recognise’ open source Technology Integration (e.g. Novell) Shared Source initiatives
www.microsoft.com/resources/sharedsource
Open Source Portal www.codeplex.com
Open Source Software Lab port25.technet.com
www.microsoft.com/opensource
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Two types of license Microsoft Software License Terms (formerly
EULA) Product Use Rights (PUR) via Volume Agreement
Volume Agreements Open License Open Value Open Value Subscription Select License Enterprise Agreement Enterprise Subscription Agreement
5+ Desktops
Any No. of D/Ts
250+ D/Ts
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Masses of forums TechNet / MSDN MS Support Portal
knowledge base > premier www.isaserver.org (ISA) www.slipstick.com (Exchange/Outlook) www.petri.co.il (General) Mark Kruger (MOSS), Brian Madden (T/S)
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Sysinternals www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/default.mspx
Microsoft Resource Kits 110 Microsoft Tools
labs.pcw.co.uk/files/110_microsoft_tools.zip
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer "The Road to Know Where“
bhandler.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!70F64BC910C9F7F3!1231.entry
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Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) MCTS (Technology Specialist), MCITP (IT
Professional), MCDST (Desktop Support), MCSA (Systems Admin), MOS (Office Specialist)
Certification achieved via Microsoft Exams Microsoft Most Valued Professional (MVP)
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Wide range of Microsoft classroom based training Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning Solutions
Courses can be taken as part of a certification path
Increasing On-line training / e-learning Free & Paid www.microsoftelearning.com
Further Info – www.microsoft.com/learning
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Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF) is a deliberate and disciplined approach to
technology projects based on a defined set of principles, models, disciplines, concepts, guidelines, and proven practices from Microsoft.
Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) provides operational guidance that enables
organizations to achieve mission-critical system reliability, availability, supportability, and manageability of Microsoft products and technologies.
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Windows IT Pro Magazine (Monthly - Sub) http://www.windowsitpro.com
TechNet Magazine (Quarterly - Free) http://www.microsoft.com/technet/technetmag
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Overview of UWE IT Infrastructure Covered AD Fundamentals / AD at UWE AD Security Major IT Infrastructure Challenges Standardisation / Terminal Services Managing Infrastructure Change Show and Tell Session Applying Microsoft Technologies
