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Welcome to the INETA Asia Pacific(APAC) community
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INETA: THE NEXT STEP IN USER GROUP EVOLUTION
The International .NET Association (INETA) provides structured, peer-based organizational, educational, and promotional support to the growing regionwide community of Microsoft® .NET user groups. Our mission is to offer assistance and resources to community groups that promote and educate their membership in Microsoft's .NET technologies. INETA welcomes all facets of the .NET user community, from developers and architects to project managers and IT professionals.
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News and Features
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Best Practice Webcast: Presenting at large events such as TechEd
Thanks for attending the session and making the event successful!
If you’ve missed the session or wish to view the recorded version, you can download it using following details:
PowerPoint slide can be downloaded from here: http://cid-4dbb45edf3e1b363.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/.Public/
Best%20Practices%20Webcasts/2009/PresentingAtLargeEvents.pptx
Please provide your valuable feedback: http://tiny.cc/GregLow
INETA APAC FY10 Planning
It's the time of the year when INETA APAC volunteers(14 volunteers) plan out strategies for the upcoming financial year, FY10, which starts from the 1st of July 2009. up to the end of June 2010. The INETA APAC Volunteer team has come up with ideas about new services which we feel that INETA APAC should provide to it's member groups. This is probably the most important feedback which you can give us, both about our existing services and about new planned services. Please, provide your feedback here.
Keeping up with INETA
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Announcing the TechEd India 2009 - Top Architect Contest!
It is a contest based on your architectural skill. We give you a challenge - details on a system we'd like you to architect. In the allotted period you work out the architecture in line with the expected solution brief. Your submissions would be judged based on the judging criteria and the top three candidates would be invited to Tech.Ed-India 2009 showdown to present their proposal in front of a live audience and a panel of judges. You match wits against your peers to see who can architect the best system to address the challenge … and, get ready to WIN BIG in the process.
Showcase your architectural skills by participating here: http://virtualtechdays.com/toparchitect/default.aspx
TechDays Developer 2009 Defy All Challenges 24 Hour Virtual Event Registration Is Open! - Influencers getting the word out!
We are excited to announce that registration is now open for TechDays Developer 2009 - Defy All Challenges 24-Hour virtual event! For the first time, we are gathering developers from all over the world in one continuous 24 hours of learning around the clock on April 1, 2009.
Through the TechDays virtual event portal, attendees will be able to access more than 95 sessions in person or on-demand later at their convenience with renowned technology experts. TechDays Virtual 24-Hour event provides an online environment for developers to learn to be more productive and increase their skills during these changing times.
See event description here !
The technologies covered have been submitted by a world-wide open call for content in the categories of Developer Tools, Languages & Practices, Windows Mobile Development, Windows Development and Frameworks, Office & Sharepoint Development, Web Development & User Experience.
See the track descriptions here !
ACTION:Spread the word about virtual TechDays
Everyoneknows the power of viral marketing. How many times have you attended aconference, seminar or educational class because a friend colleague told you about it?
We need you to get the word out through your networking channels. Do you blog,Twitter, Facebook or use other social networking tools .
Collaboration with Toastmasters
A collaboration had been formed between Microsoft, PASS, INETA and Culminis, to help members build their presentation skills. Click here for more details
Microsoft User Group Support Services is now LIVE
Microsoft User Group Support Services is now LIVE and ready to serve your technical user group communities!
The following announces the release of User Group Support Services to the Developer and ITPRO technical user group communities. This release officially retires the Codezone branding and launches the UGSS mission: to support Developer and IT Professional User Groups worldwide in their success ! Please ensure your local user groups are aware of this and encourage them to register at http://www.ugss.codezone.com ! To help you, we’ve provided the attached postcard which you can forward to them to help them better understand the benefits of UGSS!
Benefits!
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Get Extra $ for Your Events – UGSS Offers event funding of up to $1000 per year, per user group
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Get People at Your Events – UGSS offers a robust events calendar to better help user groups publicize their events. This calendar is synchronized with other community calendars (like Community Megaphone) to provide the best value to our user group leaders!
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Get Great Stuff to Show! – UGSS offers a selection of content built specifically for user group events for UG Leaders to use
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And much more !
Free TechNet Plus Direct Subscription
In recognition of the tremendous work done by technical user groups around the world, and in particular the Culminis, INETA and PASS associations, Microsoft would like to offer each user group a free one year subscription to TechNet Plus Direct.
Each subscription will be for a specific named individual, but of course that person can then use the subscription to help the user group members as appropriate within the terms of the license.
One member of your user group will be given a one year TechNet Plus Direct Subscription. TechNet Plus Direct is a premium yearly subscription that offers access to a comprehensive set of resources and tools designed to help IT Professionals evaluate, deploy, and support Microsoft products. During the subscription year, the chosen user will have access to the following TechNet Plus Subscription Benefits:
- Evaluation software : Download and install over 70 titles of full version Microsoft software, without any time limits, for evaluation and proof of concept purposes.
- Pre – Release Betas : Get access to selected Betas before release to general public.
- TechNet Technical Library : Download the updated Microsoft Knowledge Base to your device, and have access to security updates, service packs, resource kits, utilities, technical training, and
product documentation.
- eLearning Courses : Each subscriber has the opportunity to take three selected (recently released) eLearning courses every quarter. A total of 12 for each subscription year.
- Managed Newsgroup Support : Receive a reviewed response to any query posted on a TechNet Newsgroup within 24 hours.
- Online Concierge Chat : Access 24/7 instant message chat support with an online search professional that can help you locate specific resources.
- Technical Support Incidents : Access two Technical support incidents per subscription year, and a 20% discount on additional support.
- TechNet Magazine (availability varies by region).
After the one year subscription term lapses, the subscriber will need to renew. For more information on how to buy additional TechNet Plus subscription or renew existing TechNet Plus subscriptions, please visit http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/bb892754.aspx
Please note that this offer is valid during 2009 and is restricted to one subscription per user group. If your user group is a member of Culminis, INETA and PASS you are still only entitled to a single subscription, not to three.
In order to take advantage of this offer you will need to provide Microsoft with the contact details for your user group and for the member who will hold the subscription. By providing this information you grant Microsoft the right to contact you regarding this offer and other user group related matters. You also grant Microsoft the right to pass your contact information to the Culminis, INETA or PASS associations in order to validate your membership.
To register your user groups free TechNet Plus Direct subscription, please complete the form at https://connect.microsoft.com/UGSS/Survey/Survey.aspx?SurveyID=7794&wa=wsignin1.0 . Once this form is completed, the subscriber will receive an email with details of how to register their account within a few days, at which time they will also be able to select a language option for their account.
Microsoft TechEd is the premier technical education and networking event for any technology professional interested in learning, connecting and exploring a broad set of current and soon-to-be released Microsoft® technologies, tools, platforms and services.
To better serve the distinct needs of the developer and IT professional communities, Microsoft constantly looks for the best, most efficient channels to educate both developers and IT professionals on the latest technology developments.
TechEd North America 2009 will once again be focused into a single week for both communities. The change in format back to a combined event is based on feedback from both our developer and IT professional audiences, and is a part of the larger technical audience event strategy. We remain excited to provide our customers the best technical education event in the industry and we are confident the combined-week model will continue to deliver the great content, education and connection opportunities it has delivered for more than 16 years. This single-week format is also consistent with other TechEd’s held across the globe (Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil, South Africa and Malaysia).
TechEd North America 2009
TechEd Developer and IT Professional Conference: May 11-15, 2009
Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA
To better understand the various technical audience conferences’ Microsoft offers and determine which event is right for your customer’s please review the detailed overview at the following site .
For the latest updates and information about TechEd 2009, visit www.microsoft.com/teched
TechEd North America Team
Country Leads
INETA is currently accepting volunteer applications, for Country Lead's. A Country lead is a key INETA volunteer who represents the developer community in their countries. They provide inputs to INETA APAC tofo support developer user groups. They would represent INETA APAC in their countries and work towards building the community. For more information download this document . In order to apply for the position of a INETA Country Lead, submit a profile of your community activities and affiliations to apac.admin@ineta.org
Carry all your tech books with you anytime with one-click reference on Microsoft technologies
Microsoft Press has developed a virtual library for IT Professionals, developers and information workers who want to learn about Microsoft products and related technologies. And we want to share it with the Microsoft user group members. To learn more about the E-Reference Library, please click here .
The Developer Library
The Developer library lets you search across over 100 technology books (New books are added every month!) published by Microsoft Press with one click to locate just the information you are looking for – by topic, code fragments, problems, etc. You can also create your personal bookshelf, bookmark, make notes, and download up to five chapters per month.
INETA members are entitled to 25% discount on the subscription of the Developer Library. Follow this link to give it a try. If you are ready to purchase, please use this link to get the discount.
OFFICIAL CALL-TO-ACTION: SQL SERVER 2008 COMMUNITY LAUNCH
The SQL Server 2008 Community Launch is an exclusive opportunity to work directly with Microsoft to host your own launch event around SQL Server 2008. The program provides the technical training and launch support resources to showcase some of the technical features of this product within your local community.
- Select up to three individuals from your user group or technical club to be a Community Launch Leader (you may include yourself as one of the three). Those you select will go through this exclusive program and will be responsible for planning and managing SQL Server 2008 Energy Events for your group or club. Once you have selected members in your group or club to be Community Launch Leaders, communicate the opportunity, program, and experience to them. You can nominate up to 3 Launch Leaders, exceptions will be made for large user groups. Contact Community Launch Support for assistance or more details.
- The Community Launch Portal opens for enrollment on AUGUST 18, 2008. Please ask your selected leaders to register using this link beginning August 18: . Registration is open for a limited time only.
- Automatic enrollment and instant access to content: Once you and your fellow Community Launch Leaders submit enrollment request, you will be granted access to the UGSS Community Launch portal, where you can begin preparing for your launch event. Following registration, Microsoft will coordinate with their regional subsidiaries to confirm your eligibility to receive a launch kit consistent with the program guidelines.
The Value of being a Community Launch Leader:
- Work directly with Microsoft product groups and subject matter experts to lead a launch event in your local community.
- Be the first to receive new and deeply technical training content for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 .
- Gain access to speaker and presentation training from Microsoft resources and accredited community experts.
- You will receive a product oriented technical resource launch kit to support your event.
- Access to logistics and sponsorship offerings through PASS Community Connection.
Volunteers Required
The International .NET Association (INETA) is looking for volunteers to help out in various committees. If you have experience working with volunteer organizations please feel free to contact us
Great Microsoft Learning Offers!
Microsoft Learning has released a collection of valuable offers for the Ineta user group community. Get the Microsoft Learning products that you want for less. Take advantage today of these special offers for developers by visiting: www.microsoft.com/learning/offers
Get a free “Second Shot” at passing a Microsoft Certification exam; please visit: www.microsoft.com/learning/secondshot
For savings on SQL Server learning resources, please visit: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/sql/2008
Get great savings on Virtualization learning resources at: www.microsoft.com/learning/virtualization
Free Microsoft Learning “Snacks”
Learning Snacks are free, short, interactive presentations about popular topics and have been created by Microsoft Learning experts. Each Snack is delivered by using innovative Microsoft Silverlight technology and includes various media, such as animations and recorded demos. Time-strapped? You can learn something new in less than five minutes! Try a “snack” today at: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/snacks |
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