Microsoft will be launching Visual Studio 2008, SQL Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 this spring. But before they do – here is your chance to get an early tour of all the best features of the three new products. Some of the highlights will include:
The event will include content for both IT Professionals and Developers and will run from 2pm to 8:30pm. The decision to run into the evening is to facilitate people who may not be able to take a full day off work! The Windows Server 2008 and SQL Server Business Intelligence content will be covered from 2-5pm and the evening sessions will be more focused on developer content.
Schedule
1:30 – 2:00 Registration
2:00 – 2:05 Intro
2:05 – 3:05 Windows Server 2008 Highlights (Part 1) – Dave Northey
3.15 – 4:00 Windows Server 2008 Highlights (Part 2) – Dave Northey
4:00 – 4:15 Coffee Break
4:15 – 5:30 Business Intelligence Highlights of SQL Server 2008 – Bob Duffy
5:30 – 6:15 Coffee Break
6:15 – 7:30 Visual Studio 2008 Highlights – Ronan Geraghty
7:30 – 8:00 Highlights of SQL Server 2008 for developers – Ronan Geraghty
From 8:00 Reception
Launch Kit
The following products will be made available to all Community Launch attendees.
Unfortunately, the kits won’t be available on the day of the community launch – however, they will be posted out as soon as they become available. We’ll be mailing attendees in order to get postal addresses after the event. So please be sure to use an email address that you check frequently!
Registration for this event is now closed as we have reached the attendees limit