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MSDN Mid-Atlantic RoadshowUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

Microsoft is firing up the engines for the next MSDN Mid-Atlantic Roadshow tour, covering Windows Azure development. Their first event will take place next week, kicking off with Richmond on March 3rd. Check out the details below.

City, State

Event Date

Event Time

Register

Richmond, VA

3/3/2010

1:00 - 5:00 pm

Register

Baltimore, MD

3/10/2010

1:00 - 5:00 pm

Register

Pittsburgh, PA

3/16/2010

1:00 - 5:00 pm

Register

Allentown, PA

3/18/2010

1:00 - 5:00 pm

Register

Washington, DC

3/23/2010

1:00 - 5:00 pm

Register

SESSION 1: Overview of Cloud Computing and Windows Azure

The Windows Azure platform is a set of high-performance cloud computing services that can be used together or independently and enable developers to leverage existing skills and familiar tools to develop cloud applications. In this session, we’ll provide a developer-focused overview of this new online service computing platform. We’ll explore the components, key features and real day-to-day benefits of Windows Azure.

SESSION 2: Survey of Windows Azure Platform Storage Options

Durable data storage is a key component of any cloud computing offering. The Windows Azure Platform offers many options, which can be used alone or in combination. Windows Azure itself offers ready-to-use and lightweight storage in the form of tables, blobs, and queues. Another choice for storage is SQL Azure, a true relational database in the cloud. In this session, we’ll explore the highlights of these implementations and how to both create and use storage in each form. We’ll give you guidance on choosing the right forms of storage for your application scenarios.

SESSION 3: Going Live with your Azure Solution

Windows Azure features a powerful, yet simple deployment model. By focusing on your application and abstracting away the infrastructure details, you can deploy almost any app with minimal fuss. In this session, we’ll walk you through the basics of Windows Azure deployment, including site monitoring, diagnostics and performance issues.

2/23/2010 12:21 PM3/24/2010
Richmond SharePoint User Group Hosts Mark Miller (EndUserSharePoint.com)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

EndUserSharePoint.com is one of the largest SharePoint Communities on the planet! Join Mark Miller for a FREE seminar on March 9 from 12:00-3:30pm at Afton Chemical, 500 Spring Street, Richmond, Virginia. Lunch will be provided.

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11:30am-12pm - Registration
12:00-1:15pm - Enhance the SharePoint Calendar: Color Coding and Dynamic Information Display
1:15-3:30pm - jQuery Solutions for the Common Man: Simple jQuery Solutions for Site Managers

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For more information about Mark Miller, visit www.endusersharepoint.com. Register TODAY at www.markmiller.eventbrite.com. For information about the seminar, please email Bonnie Surma at richmondsug@live.com.

2/2/2010 9:03 AM3/10/2010
Attend Thursday, 1/28 Developer Topic Via WebcastUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Josh Carlisle will be broadcasting his session tomorrow.  If you cannot attend in person, try the web cast!
 
http://www.sharepointbrainfreeze.com/archive/2010/01/27/presenting-at-the-richmond-sharepoint-user-group-and-webcast.aspx
1/27/2010 2:14 PM2/6/2010
Microsoft Releases SP2010 Beta ImageUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Microsoft just released the SharePoint 2010 Information Worker Demonstration Virtual Machine (Beta) image.  Get it here.
1/27/2010 9:44 AM6/30/2010
SQL SaturdayUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Just like SharePoint Saturday, there is a SQL Saturday and it's totally FREE!!! Details below.
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Join the Richmond developer community for a free, one-day training for SQL Server professionals, developers, DBAs, and even people who don't know how to spell SQL.
 
When: January 30, 2010
Where: ECPI College of Technology 4305 Cox Rd Glen Allen, VA
Details: http://www.sqlsaturday.com/30/eventhome.aspx
 
Admittance to this event is free; all costs are covered by donations and sponsorships. Please register soon as seating is limited, and let friends and colleagues know about the event.
1/13/2010 2:08 PM1/31/2010
2010 MeetingsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
We will keep our schedule from last year alternating evening and lunch meetings every other month. The schedule will be as follows:
 
January - Evening
February - Lunch
March - Evening
April - Lunch
May - Evening
June - Lunch
July - Lunch*
August - Lunch
September - Evening
October - Lunch
 
*Please note that the summer months will be lunch only.
 
We will also be starting our evening meetings a little earlier this year.
 
Meet & Greet - 5:30-6pm
Meeting - 6-7:30pm
 
Looking forward to seeing everyone in 2010!
12/22/2009 10:30 AM2/1/2010
Mark Your Calendar! Upcoming Local SharePoint Saturday EventsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Washington DC - December 5, 2009
(www.sharepointsaturday.org/dc)
 
VA Beach - January 9, 2010
(www.sharepointsaturday.org/virginiabeach)
11/25/2009 2:48 PM1/10/2010
SharePoint Saturday Richmond PresentationsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The presentations from the sessions at the SharePoint Saturday Richmond event on November 21, 2009, are being posted on the SharePoint Saturday site - www.sharepointsaturday.org/richmond.
 
Thanks to all of our user group members who attended!
11/23/2009 1:58 PM12/31/2009
See what you missed at the 2009 SharePoint Conference!Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
You should have been there! Check out the picture links below.
 
Before
After
10/27/2009 12:46 PM12/1/2009
SharePoint Saturday Richmond Registration Opens on 10/14/09Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SharePoint Saturday Richmond registration opens on Wednesday, October 14, at 10:00 am.  CLICK HERE to register using Event Brite registration.
10/13/2009 5:11 PM11/20/2009
Call for volunteers!Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
If you would like to volunteer at SharePoint Saturday Richmond on November 21, 2009, please let us know at richmondsug@live.com. We'd welcome the help!
9/21/2009 3:59 PM10/31/2009
Call for speakers and sponsors!Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
We are calling on speakers and sponsors for SharePoint Saturday Richmond! Check out www.sharepointsaturday.org/richmond for more details and forms.
9/21/2009 3:57 PM10/31/2009
A little humor for SharePoint Saturday!Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Click here for Dan Lewis' SharePoint Saturday Richmond cartoon!  If you aren't familiar with Dan, check out his blog and other SharePoint cartoons at www.sharingthepoint.com. Thanks, Dan!
9/21/2009 3:55 PM11/22/2009
Mark Your Calendars! Richmond SharePoint Saturday is confirmed!Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 21, 2009, for Richmond's SharePoint Saturday to be held at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Parham Road Campus).
 
Please check back for more updates.
6/29/2009 2:41 PM11/22/2009
RSUG Leadership Team FormingUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Are you interested in serving on a leadership team to help us meet the needs of the SharePoint community in the Richmond/Central Virginia area? If so, please email Bonnie Surma and Erin Glenn at richmondsug@live.com to express your interest and how you would like to be involved.
5/12/2009 8:42 AM6/30/2009
Best Practices Conference East Coast August 24-26, 2009Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Click here for more information.
5/12/2009 8:38 AM8/27/2009
Regional SharePoint Users Conference (NoVa) June 26-27, 2009Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The Regional SharePoint Users Conference (RSUC) will be held on June 26th and 27th, 2009 (Friday and Saturday) from 7AM to 5PM at Holiday Inn Washington Dulles, 45425 Holiday Drive, Dulles, VA 20166.
5/12/2009 8:37 AM6/28/2009
May 28th Evening Meeting PrizesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Telerik has been very generous to offer one developer license for their RadControls for ASP.NET Ajax as a prize at our upcoming May meeting.  They will also provide tshirts.
 
Be sure to check out their website (www.telerik.com) for more information.
 
Thanks to Telerik!
 
We will also have swag from Susqtech, owners of the Mossasaurus.com and TheSug.org sites.
5/11/2009 12:20 PM5/29/2009
Q&A Session with Joel OlesonUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Our regularly scheduled lunch meeting on Wednesday, April 29th will be followed by a Q&A session with Joel Oleson from 1:30-3pm.
 
In an effort to prepare some topics, please submit your questions here. Your name is not required, but would be helpful to acknowledge you when he answers the question.
 
You can view other questions in the main list (available in the Quick Launch).
4/1/2009 2:24 PM4/29/2009
Volunteers NeededUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

We are in need of volunteers to help with meeting organization that includes:

Need
# of People
Description
When to Help
Registration
2
Mans the registration table and is responsible for registration materials
30 minutes prior to meeting
Setup
1
Helps with catering setup; makes sure tables/chairs are organized for presenter(s) and members
45-60 minutes prior to meeting
Clean Up

1

Helps with catering and meeting cleanup 15 minues after meeting


Please email richmondsug@live.com if you want to be a volunteer.

3/23/2009 12:53 PM4/30/2009
New RSUG Lunch MeetingsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

Join the Richmond SharePoint User Group for lunch every other month (February, April, June, August, October) at Afton Chemical on Spring Street (Belvidere/VCU School of Engineering area).  We will begin registration at 11:45am and presentations at 12 noon. Meetings should end by 1pm. Thanks to Afton Chemical for providing a downtown meeting location!

2/9/2009 9:24 AM3/31/2009
Book Reviewers WantedUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
How many technical books do you have at your desk? Do you grab certain ones more than the others? Take a few minutes to write a review. Get FREE books. Read the books. Write the reviews. Get more FREE books! If interested in being a book reviewer for our user group, email richmondsug@live.com to express your interest! We will post your review on our site, and it will be submitted to the other sites that market the books.
2/9/2009 9:20 AM3/31/2009
Microsoft SharePoint Conference 2009Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

October 19-22, 2009

Click here for more information.

2/9/2009 9:04 AM10/19/2009
We want to hear from you!Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Click here to complete the online survey so we will be able to tailor our meetings and events around you. We value your input and want to make sure this user group is all about YOU!
 
We will have a printable survey available at our January 29th meeting.
1/27/2009 8:56 PM3/1/2009
Facebook and LinkedIn GroupsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

Have you joined other SharePoint Facebook groups--SharePoint Business Analysts, SharePoint Nation, SharePoint Architects, etc.? Feel free to start a discuss or comment on the ones Bonnie has begun! We would love to hear from you and welcome your comments! We are also on LinkedIn now, so if please join there as well. 

12/30/2008 2:41 PM1/30/2009
RSUG Giveaway-FREE Ticket to Best Practices ConferenceUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

Be one of the first 50 to register by Tuesday, January 6, for the January 29 Richmond SharePoint User Group meeting and have your name entered in a drawing to win a FREE ticket to the SharePoint Best Practices Conference in San Diego, February 2-4. (Travel costs and accommodations are at the expense of the winner.)

12/30/2008 2:39 PM1/7/2009
Updates to Meeting Dates and LocationsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
We have confirmed a permanent location for our 2009 meetings to be at the SnagAJob facility in Innsbrook (4880 Cox Road, Suite 200, Glen Allen, VA 23060).
 
In order for us to book this location, we are moving the meetings from the third Thursday of every other month to the last Thursday of every other month. Dates have been posted on the calendar.
12/5/2008 12:12 AM1/31/2009
Best Practices Conference Hosted By MindsharpUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
For more information, check out www.sharepointbestpractices.com.

*** Enter Promo code "Mindsharp" to receive a $200 discount off your registration for Best Practices!! ***
12/2/2008 1:13 PM2/5/2009
SharePoint SaturdayUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
January 10, 2009 in Virginia Beach
FREE and Open to the Public
MVPs and Microsoft representatives with tracks for developers, administrators, designers, information workers and management. Plans are still underway! Keep up to date by checking the website at www.SharePointSaturday.org.
 
If you would like to be a speaker, fill out this form and email it to sharepointsaturday@live.com.
11/24/2008 1:19 PM1/11/2009
Mindsharp Comes to Richmond, January 12-16, 2009Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Get 30% OFF for 2009 Training with Mindsharp’s End-of-Year Discount!

Mindsharp will be promoting an end-of-year discount starting December 1 through December 23 for 30% off all currently scheduled public training being held in 2009.  These classes have a 15-person capacity.  Get first dibs on these classes by registering BEFORE December 1.  Kristian McKenzie of Mindsharp spoke at our October 23 meeting and is extending the early-bird offer to our group, so register now for 2009! 

(Payment can be made in 2009, but registration must be in December 2008 to receive the discount.)


Click here for more information, including class overviews.

Click here to register.
11/24/2008 12:58 PM12/24/2008
Richmond Code CampUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Richmond code camp is coming up at the end of April so be sure to check it out here are all the details: http://www.sharepointgroups.org/richmondspug/Lists/Calendar/DispForm.aspx?ID=3 
3/14/2008 8:55 AM4/26/2008
Inaugural Richmond SharePoint User Group MeetingUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).

This is your invitation to the inaugural meeting of the Richmond SharePoint User Group!  Due to the overwhelming demand by customers in the Richmond and Central Virginia areas, we will be holding regular meetings to present and share information about SharePoint products and technologies.

 

The first meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 27th from 6 - 8:30pm at ?????.

 

Our speaker for this meeting is Tamir Orbach, Enterprise Search Specialist from Microsoft.  Tamir will cover topics related to SharePoint and search as well as the many changes that are forthcoming in the products.

 

We will give away several prizes including books, software, and virtual disk sets that contain MOSS training.  There’s plenty to go around!  Pizza and drinks will be provided as well.

 

If you can come, please RSVP here so we can get an accurate count of attendees.

 

Feel free to forward this invitation to anyone else you think may be interested.

 

We hope to see you there!!!

When

Thursday March 27th

6:00 – 8:30pm

Where

????

RSVP

Sign up here

Website

http://????

 

 

3/10/2008 10:59 PM3/12/2008