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Want to know what’s going on with me from day to day? Follow me on Twitter! Twitter is a service to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing?
In addition to just random tweets, I will also be posting interesting tidbits about SharePoint, Exchange Server, and other technology related information as I stumble across it. To follow me, register for a free twitter account, visit my Twitter profile and click on the Follow button.
Upcoming Webinar: SharePoint Best Practices
You’ve heard the saying… “Measure twice and cut once.” This old saying for builders can and should also be applied to software projects. SharePoint Server 2007 provides a broad set of features which may be used to build different types of solutions, but in order to effectively use these tools, you should prioritize SharePoint’s features based on your organizational needs.
On Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. EST., I will discuss several best practices to consider when deploying SharePoint. This webinar is being hosted and sponsored by ASPE Technology. There is no charge for this webinar and you can enroll by visiting ASPE’s web site.
Upcoming Class Schedules Posted
To answer the many requests that I get, I will begin posting my upcoming class schedules. You can either use the calendar browser in the right-hand sidebar, or you can browse the “Upcoming Schedule” category to view the complete listing.
For those that would like to attend a class, ASPE is making a special offer to BurnedOutGeek.com visitors. Simply contact ASPE by phone at 877-800-5221 and give the priority code MWBOG to receive a $100 discount on registration. Be sure to mention the priority code at the time of booking to receive the discount! Special thanks to ASPE for making this possible.
Upcoming Webinar: Building a PMIS with SharePoint
More and more successful project managers are utilizing SharePoint 2007 to drive their projects and operational initiatives. Out of the box, SharePoint Server offers many features that lends itself to effectively managing projects.
On Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. EST., I will discuss using SharePoint as a tool for project management. This webinar is being hosted and sponsored by ASPE Technology. There is no charge for this webinar and you can enroll by visiting ASPE’s web site.
Goodbye to my Dear Friend…
Today, I had to say goodbye to my best friend, Rhett. After being my best friend and companion for the past eight years, Rhett lost his fight with a cancerous tumor in his spleen. He was always there for me through the good and bad times and I knew that I could always count on him to raise my spirits. His departure leaves a hole in my heart that will not easily be healed.
Rhett: I know you are in a better place now. A place with an unlimited buffet of “Marrow Bones” and cute poodles that you can chase around. You know I’m going to miss you, but I’ll always have the memories that we made together. Farewell my friend… warm up a cloud for me.
Stuck in the Blizzard of ’08
Well, it was bound to happen. For the past couple of years, I have been one of the lucky ones that has been able to avoid airport weather delays, but not this time. The Blizzard of 2008 has me stuck in Columbus, Ohio for a minimum of two more days, and that is if there is an airline that can get me out by then.
Needless to say, the airport is closed, as is everything else within miles. So far, in Columbus alone, there have been almost 800 flight cancellations, so with thousands of stranded passengers, all I can do is wait. The snow is supposed to stop late this evening, so maybe things can start getting back to normal. Thanks Mother Nature…. I owe you one.
New Feature: PowerShell Quickies
With the introduction of Windows Server 2008, more and more administrators are being introduced to the Windows PowerShell; Microsoft’s new command line shell and task-based scripting technology. Since the command line is sometimes a foreign concept to many Windows administrators, I would like to introduce a new series of “PowerShell Quickies.”
Every few days, I’m going to attempt to demonstrate a script or one-liner for a commonly performed task. I have quite a few already lined up for Windows Server, Active Directory, and Exchange and will post new ones as often as possible. Anybody have any special requests?
iPhones in the Enterprise? Coming Soon…
In a town-hall style meeting today, Apple announced their intentions of releasing version 2.0 of the firmware for the iPhone in June. This new firmware release would feature support for Microsoft Exchange’s ActiveSync protocol and several industry-standard corporate security standards. ActiveSync support will include not only ‘Push’ email for immediate delivery, but will also feature contact and calendar synchronization for Exchange users. iPhone 2.0 also offers certificates and identities, WPA2/802.1x support, enforced security policies, more VPN protocols, device configuration, and ‘remote wipe’ functionality to delete data on lost or stolen iPhones.
Since its release in June of 2007, the iPhone has been widely criticized for its lack of support of enterprise features. This announcement, though it comes as no surprise to many people, should now allow the iPhone to effectively compete against Blackberry and Windows Mobile devices in corporate settings. Like many others, I can’t wait to get my hands on iPhone 2.0!
Upcoming SharePoint Webinar
The most common questions that I receive about SharePoint are concerning the differences between Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. Although they are companion products from Microsoft, the differences in their functionality appeal to different audiences.
On Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. EST., I will attempt to clarify the topic by presenting a free web seminar for ASPE Technology. There is no charge for this webinar and you can enroll by visiting ASPE’s web site.
Happy Holidays!
Though this greeting may be slightly late, I want to wish everyone safe and happy holiday season! It seems that this is the only time of year that I get to spend any time at home, so I am (and will continue to be) enjoying some time off before diving head first into the new year. 2008 is going to bring a lot of change and should prove to be an exciting year.
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