This session gives a brief overview of the Virtual Hosting Days series, including the target audience, objectives and how the modules are organized.

Presenter: Paul Schenkel, Microsoft

In this session we will dig a bit deeper into the Service Provider Licensing agreement. Specifically we will be covering Windows Server licensing, SQL Server licensing, System Center, Dynamics, and more. We will also be covering rights related to prior versions as well as licensing for self-hosted ISVs.

Presenter: Arti Bhatia, Microsoft

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In this session we will be looking at Software Plus Services (S+S). More specifically, if you are an ISV this session will help you work within the context of Microsoft’s best practices when building out your S+S architectures.

Presenter: Adam Burke, Microsoft

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In this session we help ISV’s answer the questions “Why do you need a hosting partner?” and “How should you select a hosting partner?”

Presenter: Adam Burke, Microsoft

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In this session we will clarify Microsoft’s Software-plus-Services strategy and outline how ISV partners can engage now. We will look at the how the industry is shifting, Microsoft’s leadership in the space, and the partner opportunity.

Presenter: Trina Horner, Microsoft

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In this session we will introduce you to the many programs and resources Microsoft offers for ISVs who are developing Software plus Services applications. You will want to take advantage of many of the resources and this session is a great summary of all that is currently out there for you.

Presenter: Trina Horner, Microsoft

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In this session we will outline how Microsoft is going to enable and support Hosting with Exchange 2010 servers. We will look at the roadmap as well as migration planning.

Presenter: Talal Al Qinawy, Microsoft

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In this session we will be talking about hosting Microsoft Dynamics CRM and how to win business and grow your average revenue per user in this space. We will look at what a hosted CRM solution entails and how this can benefit you and your users.

Presenters: Jeff Holstrom & Kati Hvidtfeldt, Microsoft

In this session we will be looking at how to optimize and automate your infrastructure leveraging principles in the Infrastructure Optimization Model. We will also look at what the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2010 can do for you and introduce you to two programs from Microsoft that are in the marketplace today and can help you succeed.

Presenter: Marcel Messing, Microsoft

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This session serves as an introduction to the Service Provider License Agreement (SPLA) and will include an overview of the program as well as eligibility requirements. We will look at when SPLA is applicable and what all the benefits and features are. Lastly, we will show you how you can get started.

Presenter: Nicole Palko, Microsoft

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In this quick session we will define the Microsoft Partner Network and look at the benefits for you as a hosting partner. We want you to take advantage of all of the available resources and we will go through them here.

Presenter: Paul Schenkel, Microsoft

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In this session we will look at cloud hosting and the market opportunity today. Specifically we will be looking at how you can deliver cloud services on Hyper-V and the System Center Management Suite as well as leverage the Microsoft Dynamic Data Center (DDC) Toolkit.

Presenter: Chris Samson, Microsoft

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In this session we are looking at one of the great benefits of the Microsoft Partner Program: the Ready-to-Go Marketing campaigns. These campaigns are available to you and can help grow your business. Specifically we want to look at the Microsoft Communications Services campaign.

Presenter: Joelle Thompson, Microsoft

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This session is perfect for those that are newly enrolled in the Microsoft Services Provider Licensing Agreement (SPLA). The orientation will help you understand the benefits, user rights, products, licensing and reporting that are all part of the SPLA program.

Presenters: Arti Bhatia & Nicole Thompson, Microsoft

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For the last decade PHP has been available for Windows, and although developers often chose the Windows platform during their application development, when it comes to deployment far fewer apps found their way onto the platform. This session will discuss how far community cooperation has pushed PHP to new heights on the Windows platform. Michael and Shaun will discuss the new features that PHP integration on the Windows Platform easier than ever. See the new features and benefits and witness how PHP and Open Source are transforming the Windows Ecosystem.

Presenters: Michael Joffe & Shaun Hirschman, Microsoft 

Leverage the near ubiquitous presence of Microsoft Outlook and the Microsoft Office system with hosted services to expand the value you provide to customers. Partnering with a Microsoft Communication Services Hoster with a private-label solution opens up new revenue opportunities when SMB customers are looking for affordable enterprise messaging and collaboration solutions for anywhere access.

Presenter: Rich Cannon, Microsoft

WebsiteSpark is a program that was designed by Microsoft to ignite the success of professional Web developers and designers through business opportunities, software and support from Microsoft. Join Business Development Manager Kenik Hassel in this overview which illustrates a brief summary of the program, what benefits the program brings its Hosting Partners and a step by step demonstration of how to sign up as a Hosting Partner.

Presenter: Kenik Hassel, Microsoft