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70-630, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring Study Group

September 9, 2009 by Todd Lamothe

The other study group running this fall through the OWSUG is the 70-630, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring; Study Group.

Special Announcement: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring Study Group!

We are pleased announce that we are now accepting applications to join our TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring certification study group. The previous OWSUG.ca study group was very successful with over 85% of the participants obtaining the certification by the end of the study group.

Content

The focus will be on preparing to pass the Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring to achieve the Microsoft Technology Specialist for Configuring Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. Topics include Deploy, Monitor, Configure and Administer Microsoft office SharePoint 2007 Server. MCTS Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Configuration Study Guide (70-630) will be provided.

Schedule

Sessions take place on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 PM until 8:30 PM at CTE Solutions’ Ottawa facility beginning September, 2009 and continuing until December, 2009 for a total of 12 sessions (30 hours). Exact date will be send later after confirming the numbers of attendees

Objectives

1. Individual:

Prepare for the sessions by reading the training material content on the study group schedule.
Develop and improve skills with Windows SharePoint Services 3.
Obtain the TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring certification.

2. Group:

a. Review the content, perform demonstrations and review exam practice questions.
b. Attend 80 % of the sessions.

Mentors

The study group will be mentored by OWSUG.ca Study Group Coordinators Islam Gomaa and Abraham Melesse. The expectation will be for all participants to actively engage in the group sessions (i.e. this is not a course).

Offer

Cost to participate in the study group is $ 250. All participants will receive a copy (to keep) of the MCTS Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Configuration Study Guide (70-630). A $150 deposit will be reimbursed if you attend 80% of the total number of session.

Apply

To apply please send an email to [email protected]. Additional registration details will be sent only to people that pre-register. Positions will not be held before deposit and fees have been received.

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Study Group in Ottawa: 70-236, Exchange 2007, Configuring

September 8, 2009 by Todd Lamothe

The OWSUG is running two study groups this fall. The first one I am highlighting is the Microsoft Exchange 2007 Configuring Exam. If you are planning to write 70-236, Exchange 2007, Configuring and you think you need some extra preparation, this is a great way to do it. I have been involved with the study groups, so I can vouch that they are very beneficial.

The Ottawa Windows Server User Group looking to start a Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Study group. The OWSUG has been running study groups for several years and many in the Ottawa IT community have taken advantage of these opportunities for assistance with certification, as well as gaining valuable knowledge that can be applied on the job.

Content

The focus of this study group will be preparing for Microsoft Exam 70-236, Exchange 2007, Configuring. Passing this exam will gain the student a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuration; and counts as one credit towards the Microsoft Certified IP Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Messaging Administrator. The text will be the Microsoft Press Configuring Exchange Server 2007 Self Paced Training Kit, and copies will be provided to all study group members.

Objectives

All study group members will prepare for the sessions by reading the training material content. Individuals will work in teams to take turns leading the study group sessions according to a schedule which will be provided , and will lead demonstrations where appropriate. This is study group not a course, so everyone’s involvement will be required to ensure the success of the group as a whole.

Cost

The cost to participate in the group is $250. This includes the textbook (to keep,) as well as an exam voucher valid at any Microsoft testing centre.

Schedule

The group will be meeting weekly Tuesday nights beginning Sept 15, 2009 and continuing until early December 2009.

To Apply

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OWSUG Meeting – Windows 7 Security Tidbits & Understanding and Preventing Insider Threat

May 12, 2009 by Todd Lamothe

This looks like an excellent event to attend. I strongly recommend this one to anyone who can make it out to the event.

June 3^rd 2009 User Group Meeting

Topic: Windows 7 Security Tidbits & Understanding and Preventing Insider Threat

Description:

Windows 7 Security Tidbits – Windows 7 is coming and the boss is asking you about all those new security features. Perhaps you’ve heard some buzz about AppLocker? What’s this about DirectAccess connecting securely to your corporate network without a VPN? What’s up with BitlLocker To Go? In this fun and interactive session, Kai Axford, a Microsoft Senior Security Strategist with Microsoft’s Trustworthy Computing team, will demonstrate some of the new security features in Microsoft’s newest desktop operating system. Bring your questions and get the scoop on these upcoming Microsoft security technologies!

Understanding and Preventing Insider Threat – Many analysts have stated that the Number One issue facing corporate customers today is the threat of targeted corporate espionage coming from within the organization. Join Kai Axford, a security strategist from the Microsoft Trustworthy Computing team for an entertaining and engaging session, as he shares real stories from the trenches about the risk this threat presents for both you and your customers. He’ll demo the means by which these attacks occur and discuss the mindset of the attackers. Don’t miss the chance to see how this is done!

Speaker:

Kai Axford (CISSP, MCSE-Security) is a Senior Security Strategist in Microsoft’s Trustworthy Computing Group.

A ten-year Microsoft veteran, Kai is responsible for discussing and recommending security solutions for both private and public sector organizations. In addition, he conducts Chief Security Officer councils worldwide, taking executive feedback and affecting change within Microsoft’s security products and processes.

Kai started with Microsoft in 1999 as a Server Support Engineer and then moved on to become an IT Pro Evangelist, focusing on his peers through the Microsoft TechNet Events program. Kai has delivered more than 300 security presentations on a variety of topics, including digital forensics, security management, incident response, and computer espionage. He is a frequent speaker at security conferences, executive meetings, and business seminars around the world.

He is finishing an MBA in Information Assurance and is a member of ISSA, INFRAGARD, ASIS, and the North Texas Electronic Crimes Task Force. He was the recipient of the 2006 “Rising Star” award from the Information Security Executive council. Kai is interested in security management and hopes to become a Chief Security Officer one day.

Prior to Microsoft, Kai served as a leader in several real-world operations with the U.S. Army’s elite 75th Ranger Regiment. Originally from Wisconsin, Kai is a huge NFL Green Bay Packers fan. He is based in Dallas, Texas with his lovely wife, a new baby boy, and a (very wet) yellow Labrador.

Location:
Microsoft Canada Co.
100 Queen Street Suite 500
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1J9

Agenda:

5:00 p.m. Event registration
5:30 p.m. Q & A
8:00 p.m. Door Prizes

Notes:

· Pizza and Pop will be served, Please RSVP to help us order enough of both.

· Please note that no one will be admitted after 5:55 p.m.!

RSVP: http://www.clicktoattend.com/?id=138491

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