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NorCal User Group Information - BASBITS

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:34:45 GMT

When: Wednesday, July 16^th

Networking starts at 5:30 pm

Meeting from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Where: Belmont - San Carlos Fire Department’s Station 14

911 Granada in Belmont, CA 94002

just off 101 at Ralston

What:

Summary of Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference from Alan Helbush & Ed Correia

Like: What’s the release date of SBS2008 & EBS2008? November 12^th

Use the Kinetix Virtual System Administrator to Provide Better IT Support, Gain Clients and Take More Vacations

The Kinetix Virtual System Administrator (VSA) is built on Kaseya, the most powerful tool for desktop support every created. Come learn about the capabilities and features of the Kinetix VSA and hear about real-world applications. A Kaseya-trained expert will be on-hand to answer your most technical questions. Forget about what salespeople have told you about the costs of moving to the MSP business model, you will learn how you can get started being a Managed Services Provider almost immediately with very little costs and very little risks. Overworked solo practitioners have the most to gain from attending this program.

Presented by: Rodger Keesee, President, Kinetix Technology Services Inc. - Rodger Keesee has worked solely in Information Technology for twenty years. Prior to founding Kinetix, Rodger was VP of Technology for a global enterprise software company where he learned the secrets of reducing IT support costs and increasing IT support quality. Rodger started Kinetix in 2004 to solve the serious business issue of technology’s growing complexity and decreasing dependability. Since then, Rodger and his team have helped dozens of emerging and established companies have greater trust in their corporate tools, as a result making the office more productive and a better place to be.

Give & Get:

Give – $20 per person

Get – Relevant & Useful Information

Food & Drinks provided

RSVP: Please RSVP to Tim Carney as we need a headcount for ordering the food.

Either download the calendar/meeting item http://2psryg.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pUcsd2OTOp3QEDnqfOPYFZO3YRB_qS9T3g3Q63dmfIZIykLks5jzN2vw6pah1PDGnZkPeX-N094A/BASBITS%20-%20WPC%20Coverage%20%26%20Kinetix%20Virtual%20System%20Administrator.ics?download,

open it, Accept it and save it; or, send me an email at Tim@SFBayLink.com

Directions:

If you are a public transit lover then our meeting location is PERFECT as the fire station is less than 700 feet from the Belmont Caltrain Station. The fire station is also very close to US-101 just off the Ralston Exit. Please park in the street and do not block the driveway or rollup doors as this is a working fire station.

From 101:

Take exit 412 for Ralston Ave toward Belmont

Turn at Ralston Ave towards the west

Turn right at Hiller St - 148 ft

Turn left at Masonic Way - 236 ft

Turn left at Granada St - 7 ft

Google Maps: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=911+Granada+Belmont,+CA&sll=37.0625,95.677068&sspn=50.644639,60.117188&ie=UTF8&z=16&start=0

Live Search Maps: http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&style=r&sp=aN.37.523297_-122.273901_911%20Granada%20St%2c%20Belmont%2c%20CA%2094002-2753%2c%20United%20States&ticks=633513704403740093&WIP=12

Regards,

Tim Carney

408-221-6423

tim@sfbaylink.com

BASBITS http://www.basbits.org (Bay Area Small Business Information Technology Specialists) is a consultants' group of IT Professionals who add value to small business clients with Microsoft's Small Business Server.

User Group Meeting - Northern CA/Peninsula

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:22:30 GMT

When:

Wednesday, June 18th at 5:30 pm

Where:

San Carlos Fire Station 13 @ 525 Laurel Street in San Carlos

What:

• MS Response Point – a special presentation with Phillip Garding live via the web

• Windows Home Server with Alan Helbush

• USB Tools with Tim Carney – What are your favorite tech tools?

Details:

• Networking starts at 5:30 pm

• The meeting starts at 6:00 pm and goes till 8:30 pm

• Cost is $20 per person and covers all the good information you are bound to receive if present.

• Food & Drinks provided

RSVP:

Please RSVP to Tim Carney as we need a headcount for ordering the food.

1. Download the calendar/meeting item http://cid-f69b935a4b7684e6.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/Public/BASBiTS%20June%20Meeting%20in%20Belmont.ics, open it, Accept it and save it.

2. Send me an email at Tim@SFBayLink.com

Directions:

For a map, click the map link below. If at all possible do not park in the parking lot, please park in the street and wherever you park, do not block the driveway or rollup doors as this is a working fire station.

Directions from 101:

Take exit 412 for Ralston Ave toward Belmont

Turn at Ralston Ave towards the west

Turn right at Hiller St - 148 ft

Turn left at Masonic Way - 236 ft

Turn left at Granada St - 7 ft

Map Link: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=911+Granada+Belmont,+CA&sll=37.0625,95.677068&sspn=50.644639,60.117188&ie=UTF8&z=16&start=0

Bay Area User Group Info

Mon, 19 May 2008 20:00:28 GMT

SF SMB IT Pros is an association of IT Professionals specializing in small and medium size businesses in the San Francisco bay area. Microsoft SBSC specialists who are engaged in selling, installing, configuring, and maintaining computer systems for Small Businesses are encouraged and welcome to attend their meetings, webinar events, and product demonstrations.

Their monthly meetings are held at the U.S. Small Business Administration conference room at the SBA offices, 455 Market St., 6th Floor, San Francisco, 94105. The meetings occur on the 2^nd Wednesdays of the month.

Further information is available at their website, http://www.sfsmbitpros.org.

User Group Bay Area Info - BASBITS

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:20:28 GMT

April’s BASBITS meeting is on Wednesday the 23^rd in Belmont at Fire Station 14. Our topics are a SMB Summit 2008 Report from the attendees and What to Expect with Cougar (SBS 2008) & Centro (Windows Essential Business Server 2008).

Main Program

What to Expect with Small Business Server 2008 & Windows Essential Business Server 2008

Much of what we want to share will be based on what was learned at the SMB Summit 2008. Since the summit is next week, this list is a bit tentative.

Windows Small Business Server 2008

Using the Cougar Administration Console

An overview of the administration experience and carrying out day-to-day routine tasks. It will cover standard and advanced console topics, including backup and restore functions and adding certificates to the server.

Working with Clients in the Cougar Environment

An in-depth look at Remote Web Workplace and the way it is configured, including joining clients to the SBS domain and managing client certificates.

Windows Essential Business Server

Essential Business Server 2008 Feature Tour

An overview of the administration experience and carrying out day to day routine tasks. Special attention will be given to System Center Essentials, showing how servers are monitored, how to diagnose alerts, and how to clear alerts within the system.

System Center Essentials with Essential Business Server 2008

Overview to using System Center Essentials within the EBS environment.

Secondary Program

SMB Summit 2008 Report from attendees

Here is what kind of information to expect:

· Industry Trends

· Vendor Highlights

· Training Recommendations

Join BASBITS on Wednesday the 23^rd for an event that all SF Bay Area Small Business Specialists should attend.

· Networking starts at 5:30 pm

· The meeting starts at 6:00 pm and goes till 8:30 pm

· Cost is $20 per person and covers all the good information you are bound to receive if present.

· Food & Drinks provided

Please RSVP to Tim Carney as we need a headcount for ordering the food.

1. Check your inbox for another email from me with a calendar event then open the calendar item and use the meeting responses to let us know.

2. If you do not get the email with the calendar item (I am sending it out with BCCs and it may be blocked by your spam filter) then get the calander item from my SkyDrive. http://cid-f69b935a4b7684e6.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Public, or

3. Send me an email Tim@SFBayLink.com

For a map, click here. If at all possible do not park in the parking lot, please park in the street and wherever you park, do not block the driveway or rollup doors as this is a working fire station.

Regards,

Tim Carney

408-221-6423

tim@sfbaylink.com

BASBITS (Bay Area Small Business Information Technology Specialists) is a consultants' group of IT Professionals who add value to small business clients with Microsoft's Small Business Server.

Directions from 101:

Take exit 412 for Ralston Ave toward Belmont

Turn at Ralston Ave towards the west

Turn right at Hiller St - 148 ft

Turn left at Masonic Way - 236 ft

Turn left at Granada St - 7 ft

Map Link: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=911+Granada+Belmont,+CA&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=50.644639,60.117188&ie=UTF8&z=16&start=0

IAMCP SF Meeting - New Registration Link

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:21:34 GMT

Presentation on Microsoft/HP Frontline Partnership (FLP)

4/16/2008 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Microsoft's SF Office @ 835 Market Street, San Francisco

Price: 15 USD Members: 0 USD (SBSC's email Matt.Murawski@learnit.com for special offer)

Go here to Register: http://www.iamcp.org/pages/events.aspx?eid=Fiq6Hp9YOv8%3d

Francois Daumard is from Microsoft HP Frontline and he will speak about The HP/Microsoft Frontline partnership (FLP) as a strategic alliance between the two companies. This worldwide alliance has more than 20 years of existence, and covers all segments and facets of the business (technical, sales, marketing). The FLP is very active in the Small and Medium Business space in the US, where joint channel partners add up to more than 12,000 organizations.

WHY:
1. Meet credible Microsoft Partners that can help grow your business
2. Learn about unique opportunities for IAMCP Members
3. Engage with the local Microsoft field Sales and Marketing contacts

AGENDA:
• 2:45pm -3:00pm - REGISTRATION & NETWORKING
• 3:00pm – 3:15pm - IAMCP Update & Attendee Introductions
• 3:15pm – 3:30pm - Microsoft Field Update w/ Suzanne Lavine
• 3:30 pm – 4:30pm – Francois Daumard, Microsoft/HP Spotlight
• 4:30pm – 4:45pm - Q&A
• 4:45pm – 5:00pm NETWORKING

BASBITS Event Invitation

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 22:27:35 GMT

BASBiTS Presents An Evening Of Exchange 2007 And SharePoint 2007

Hosts: Tim Carney, Alan Helbush and Ed Correia

Location: California Conference Room, 1798-B Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

When: Wednesday, September 26, 5:30PM

Phone: 408-221-6423

September's BASBITS (Bay Area Small Business Information Technology Specialists) Users Group Meeting will be on Wednesday, September 26th. Networking begins at 5:30pm, Pizza and drinks arrive by 5:45pm, and our program starts at 6pm sharp.

This month's program will feature an in-depth discussion of Exchange 2007 and SharePoint 2007. BASBiTS leaders, Alan Helbush and Randy Dugger will guide members and guests through all the new features and 'need to know' aspects of both programs.

Our meeting will be back in the California Room at 1798-B Bay Road, Building B, East Palo Alto, CA 94303.

BASBITS is the Bay Area users group for IT Professionals who add value to small business clients with Microsoft's Small Business Server.

Cost is just $10 at the door.

Regards,

Ed Correia

President & CEO

Sagacent Technologies, Inc.

(408) 391-7141 Direct

(408) 997-8184 Fax

ecorreia@sagacent.com

www.sagacent.com

Exhibition Opps

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:08:55 GMT

The Professional Coaches & Mentors Association (PCMA) is celebrating its 10th Annual Conference in Northern California, at the Sofitel in Redwood Shores on October 5-7, called "Conversations that Shape the Future". World-class speakers like David Rock, Dr. Don Beck, Mike Jay, Juanita Brown, David Isaacs, Dr. Susan Gantt, and Dr. William Bergquist will be sharing their valuable insights with coaches and their clients from around the country. Join us to explore the newest bodies of knowledge and research that will expand your thinking, sharpen your skills, and fuel your ambitions. Spend two full days immersed in dynamic content and connecting with other coaches in meaningful ways. Engage with thought leaders who are shaping the future of coaching and mentoring. Join in conversation with global experts in corporate coaching, neuroscience, leadership development, psychology, marketing and communications. To become a sponsor of this remarkable event, or to exhibit your products or services to this influential group of business owners and business technology consumers, please contact Doug Kirkpatrick at 209.605.5869, or go to www.pcmaonline.com.

User Group Meeting Notice

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 17:17:44 GMT

BASBiTS Looks At VoIP Phones and WSUS v3

Hosts: Tim Carney, Alan Helbush and Ed Correia

Location: California Conference Room, 1798-B Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

When: Wednesday, August 22, 6:00PM

Phone: 408-221-6423

This month's BASBITS (Bay Area Small Business Information Technology Specialists) Users Group Meeting will be on Wednesday, August 22nd at 6pm.

Our Main Program will feature an in-depth discussion of VoIP phone systems from Avaya. Expect to learn: how they work, what they can tie into, where the technology is today and where it is going tomorrow.

The Short Program will be presented by Alan Helbush and cover the newest release of Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). This valuable tool enables IT administrators to deploy the latest Microsoft product updates to computers running the Windows operating system. By using WSUS, administrators can fully manage the distribution of updates that are released through Microsoft Update to computers in their network.

BASBITS is the Bay Area users group for IT Professionals who add value to small business clients with Microsoft's Small Business Server.

Our meeting will be in the California Conference Room at 1798-B Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303. Pizza and drinks will be there by 5:45pm. Cost is just $10 at the door.

Regards,

Ed Correia

President & CEO

Sagacent Technologies, Inc.

(408) 391-7141 Direct

(408) 997-8184 Fax

ecorreia@sagacent.com

BASBITS Serves Up Apples and ....????

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:24:57 GMT

BASBiTS Serves Up Apples and Mobile Reference Documentation Tools

The next BASBITS (Bay Area Small Business Information Technology Specialists) Users Group Meeting will be on Wednesday, June 27th at 6pm.

Our Main Program will feature member Roger Smith in a discussion of Apples and Macs in the SBS environment.

The Short Program will be presented by member Randy Dugger with tips for maintaining Mobile Reference Documentation

BASBITS is a local users group for IT Professionals who add value to small business clients' Small Business Server. Our meeting is back this month at our regular location: The California Conference Room at 1798-B Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303. Pizza and drinks will be there by 5:45pm. Cost is just $10 at the door.