Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Starting Your Own Business? Microsoft Tools for Cheap!

Check out these low cost ways to get access to Microsoft development tools:

WebsiteSpark, for Web Developers:

http://www.microsoft.com/web/websitespark/

BizSpark, for Other Developers or IT Professionals:

http://www.microsoftstartupzone.com/BizSpark/Pages/At_a_Glance.aspx

Thrive! - Career Resources from Microsoft

Career Resources for Developers from Microsoft

http://www.microsoft.com/click/thrivedev/

Career Resources for IT Professionals from Microsoft

http://www.microsoft.com/click/thrive/

Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Download!

Check out this new security package from Microsoft!

https://www.microsoft.com/SECURITY_ESSENTIALS/default.aspx

Tuesday, September 01, 2009

Get up to 25% off Select Microsoft Certification Exams

Get Your Voucher Code for your Discounted Exams!

Register and obtain your discounted voucher code at

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Once you have obtained your code, plan and schedule your next exam. Vouchers can only be redeemed at Prometric test centers.

Get up to 25% off Select Microsoft Certification Exams!

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Offer Valid Worldwide. Offer Good until December 31, 2009 or while supplies last. Customers must register, schedule and purchase their discounted exams by December 31, 2009. Microsoft does not guarantee that candidates that take exams will pass. Does not include Academic Exams.

$10 off the SSWUG SQL 911 Workshop

Get ready for a SQL 911 Workshop coming Thursday, September 10, 2009! This workshop, ‘The Accidental DBA’ by Microsoft SQL Server MVP Stephen Wynkoop, will explore what you need to know about running your SQL Server systems. Built specifically for you if you're looking to get your arms around your servers and managing them going forward, it's all here.

If you find yourself in a situation where you're managing SQL Server systems, but need some help on where to turn, what's important, what you need to know, this is the workshop for you. SharePoint administrators (or simply those supporting SharePoint systems), those responsible for departmental databases, those finding themselves asked to watch over systems while doing other duties, this is the perfect workshop for you.

Watch the short video and check out the Workshop outline at http://vconferenceonline.com/shows/workshops/accidentalDBA.asp

Register today at http://vconferenceonline.com/shows/workshops/accidentalDBA.asp and enter your Affiliate Group’s VIP code (MAPAVIP) for $10.00 off of the Workshop price!