Archive for the ‘SBS Community’ Category

Doing Dell PartnerDirect? Dude!

Friday, September 5th, 2008

So we recently signed our Dell PartnerDirect agreement and thanks to the confidentiality restrictions in the agreement I can't tell you anything about it.  Why did I, such a strong advocate against Dell's effect on the MSP channel, sign the agreement?  Because my customers demand choices.  Am I losing money ...

How Can Somebody So Smart Do Such Stupid Things?

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Yes, stupid is a naughty word in the Crall household as is "shut up" and "I know" but in this case I think it fits.  Vlad has posted some incredibly stupid things (as he would be the first to admit) and then he posts stuff like this and just amazes ...

Dude! Get a Hair Cut!

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Found this little gem on YouTube today. 

SMB Nation 2008 Fall Conference News

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

This just in on the wire (OK, it's not a wire but it sounds cool!) PRESS RELEASE SMB Nation 2008 Fall Conference to Hold Launch Party: Small Business Server 2008 and Essential Business Server 2008. MarketPlace Expo SOLD OUT! Seattle, WA – August 22, 2008 - Boasting a completely sold out tradeshow hall ...

MSP Revolution - September 4-7 in Chicago

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

You won't want to miss this.  Each speaker has built multimillion dollar Managed Services companies and they are going to share their knowledge & experience with you! Joe Panettieri, MSP Mentor: Joe will kick us off Thursday evening with an interactive discussion on the State of the Industry presentation and Q&A Ron ...

SBS 2008 Partner Group Tour Registration Now Open

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

  The creators of Small Business Server 2008 are coming to a city near you! The engineering team that built Small Business Server 2008 is traveling to 15 cities across the United States, showcasing the new technology in the latest version of the award-winning product. Hear first-hand from the creators and ask those ...

Congrats to the SBSC Partner Plunge Contest Winners!

Friday, August 8th, 2008

Wow!  Have fun Wade DeVore and staff of NetVision as you go rafting down Colorado River and party in Vegas.  Can't deny I'm a little jealous but considering all the work you have done with and for the SBSC community (and especially the TAP program) I couldn't think of a ...

Karl Palachuk Gives Microsoft it’s End of Semester Grades

Friday, August 1st, 2008

From A's to F's, Karl gives out grades to each of Microsoft's many vendor faces.  I've very impressed with the accuracy of his assessments.   It was good seeing Karl this past week in Omaha for the HTG meetings.  I'm just glad I'm not the only one that made a fair donation ...

What is Going on Down Under?

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Wow, first Robbie now Susanne?  Must be something exciting happening in the SMB community Down Under.  If not, there soon will be.  ;-)  Congrats to Wayne, Dean, Hilton and all the rest for some apparently well played draft picks!

Take the EBS Beta Exam - FREE!

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

Thanks Eric for this great offer! Repost from Eric’s Blog: Here is a great offer just announced by the Essential Business Server (EBS) Team. Free beta coupons for the EBS exam by Prometric! And to make it even sweeter, we’ll take an additional 50% off that, so now it’s FREE! Yes, I ...