The Regina Technology Community welcomes Daniel Nerenberg!

Topic: Are you ready for Windows 7?
Are you ready for Windows 7? This is a common question now that Windows 7 has been "Released to Manufacturing". This 2-hour, 4-part session will cover key aspects, guidance, tools, and resources to prepare you for Windows 7. If you want to know more about exploring, piloting, deploying or managing Windows 7, this is the session for you.

This session will answer questions like "Why and how do I migrate from Windows XP to Windows 7?", "What are the differences between the versions of Windows 7?". It will also focus on the three key pillars of Windows 7: deployment, security, and networking. From new deployment techniques and application compatibility, to improved security and remote access options, this session will get you ready for Windows 7.

Speaker: Daniel Nerenberg
Daniel Nerenberg is a consultant, trainer, and speaker based in Montreal, Canada. Daniel has over 10 years experience in the IT industry. He has worked with start-ups and Fortune 1000 companies, helping them make key technology decisions that maximize IT investment. Daniel has had the honour of receiving the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award for 2007, 2008 and 2009.
He is also:

• A Microsoft Certified Trainer
• A member of the Microsoft Springboard Technical Expert Panel (STEP)
• Author and contributor to multiple whitepapers and courseware for leading technology companies such as Intel and Microsoft
• Technology consultant focusing on best practices deployment of secure and robust infrastructure
• Content manager and writer for the LazyAdmin.com
  
• Founder and principle consultant of InfraOp Inc.
• Last but not least, he is a co-founder and past president of the Montreal IT Pro User Group
  

Location: University of Regina
Event: Education Building, room ED 191 (Central campus)
Parking: Lot H (South-West end of campus, next to ISM Canada)
Maps and directions
Bus: Routes 3, 4, 21 and 23 stop at the University Riddell Centre, which is connected to the Education Building

Date: Tuesday Evening, November 17th, 2009

Cost: Free

Schedule:
5:30 pm Food and social - The registration for this event is now closed. You are welcome to attend the event but we may be unable to provide you with delicious dinner.
6:00 pm Welcome
6:05 pm Are you ready for Windows 7? Parts I and II
7:05 pm Break
7:15 pm Are you ready for Windows 7? Parts III and IV
8:15 pm Closing

Registration:
The registration for this event is now closed. You are welcome to attend the event but we may be unable to provide you with delicious dinner.

Sponsors:
A big thank you to our sponsors!!

Facility Sponsors
University of Regina
ISM Canada

Gold Sponsors
Greystone Managed Investments Inc.
Conexus
FCI Accelerated Solutions Inc.
non-linear creations
Paradigm Consulting Group Inc.
Solvera Solutions
SoftSense Systems Inc.
Technology Management Corporation
MicroAge

Silver Sponsor
Sutherland Consulting Inc.

Want to invest in your community? Check out our sponsorship page.

*Please note this is a vendor event, not an event hosted by the Regina Technology Community.

Topic: Microsoft... Future Now

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2
Ian Watson, Microsoft Senior Technology Advisor, will introduce Windows 7 and the Windows Optimized Desktop :: Make People Productive Anywhere with Windows 7 :: Manage Risks through Enhanced Security and Control with Windows 7
Windows Server 2008 R2, What’s New and What’s Changed :: Windows Server 2008 R2 Virtualization Technologies-- Saving IT Costs

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Horizon Total Care
Hozion's resident problem solver Matthew Murray will discuss network performance solutions.

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Horizon Infrastructure Services
Philip Wasylow, Horizon Senior Client Executive will be discussing blade computing solutions from HP and IBM and will highlight differences regarding capacity, manageability and scalability. Storage area networks in the context of blade systems will also be explored.

11:00AM – 12:00 PM: Virtual Desktop Infrastructure :: Lean and Green
Greg Davis, Citrix Consulting Services Manager for Canada will demonstrate XenDesktop™ 4, a groundbreaking new product designed to make virtual desktops a mainstream reality for hundreds of millions of corporate employees for the first time ever.

Target Audience: This session is designed for, Executives, IT Infrastructure specialist, project managers and developers.

Date: Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009, 8:30 - 12:00Pm

Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Science Centre, 2903 Powerhouse Drive

Cost: All fees complements of Horizon, Microsoft and Citrix.

Registration: Email the vendor hosting the event: Troy twrobel@horizon.ca for more details or call him at 306.789.0627. RSVP by Friday, October 30th.

*Please note this is a vendor event, not an event hosted by the Regina Technology Community.

Topic: Improving Software Quality through better Testing

This seminar will explore how Greenridge and IBM Rational can help you develop, maintain and manage test assets for assuring different dimensions of software quality including test management and automated functional, performance and web app security testing.

Attend and learn how to:
* Use QA best practices & tools to keep your testing teams aligned with business priorities
* Be competitive, lower risk, and reduce time-to-market by investing in software quality
* Make more reliable business decisions with customized and timely metrics & reports
* Reduce rework costs by finding defects and architectural flaws early
* Speed testing by automating build validation, unit, functional, security and system tests
* See the impact the IBM Rational tools such as Rational Quality Manager, Rational Functional Tester, Rational Performance Tester, and Rational Appscan can have on your ability to deliver fewer defects

Date: Tuesday, October 27 from 8:30 – 10:30am

Location: Regina at the Regina Inn (1975 Broad Street)

Cost: Complimentary

Registration: Please visit the vendor web site for enrollment details
http://www2.greenridge.ca/index.php/october-27-2009-regina