We are now excited to announce that October's BIG User Group event will have not one but TWO sessions for the price of one (free).

Session #1: Cloud Secret Sauce and what you can cook with it.

Presented By: Mark Rhodes and Ben Fletcher

Abstract: Ever wondered how a public cloud is made? Considered using cloud techniques and methodology in your own infrastructure? In this session Enteprises can learn how to improve security, efficiencies and services by utilising the methods and principles applied in hosting cloud services in their own infrastructure. This high level and thought provoking discussion will talk about the challenges of hosting, what tools and principles used in hosted and cloud services can be used to provide services in the enterprise such as user and department self management, control panels, identity management and automation. It will highlight the challenges and limitations of hosting cloud services from an enterprise point of view, with a focus on AD, Exchange, SharePoint, OCS, and IIS. It will also talk about Microsoft's Dynamic Datacenter and how you can create your own private cloud.

Session #2: Networking and Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V

Presented By: Jeff Alexander (Microsoft)

Abstract:  Networking is one of the most critical components in a successful virtualization solution. This session is focused on enabling you to plan and develop effective virtualization solutions that build on and utilize the great networking features in Windows Server and Hyper-V ensuring the most successful virtualization solution possible. We discuss networking considerations such as the use of VLANs, network teaming, load balancing, jumbo frames, monitoring, quality of service and more.  I’ll also show you a very cool Dynamic Memory demo right at the beginning to kick things off!

Note: If you have already registered for this event then there is no need for you to register again.