SSWUG.org Community Event - SQL Server and PowerPivot

Sessions

Yes- It will do that-SharePoint is cool! - Shannon Callaway
The best of what MOSS has to offer, both from the template pack as well as with the basic installs. We will cover some of the best templates and uses for a SharePoint site in your environment whether it be running a vacation calendar, a helpdesk site or a companywide blog tied into an RSS feed delivered daily to your user's inboxes. In this session we will cover the main reasons to utilize SharePoint server, as well as tips and tricks for implementing a successful, user friendly and highly utilized MOSS installation
Exposing Line of Business Data In SharePoint Part I - Ben Hoelting
The idea behind any enterprise portal solution is providing a one stop shop for employees to access important information. By providing the Business Data Catalog (BDC), Microsoft Office SharePoint Server allows the capability to pull data from many back-end systems into one searchable portal solution without writing all the internal code. Learn what you need to know to create a central portal for all your enterprise data.
Exposing Line of Business Data In SharePoint Part II - Ben Hoelting
In part one of this two part series we configured the Business Data Catalog (BDC) provided by Microsoft Office SharePoint Server to allow access to back-end business systems. Now learn how to use the built in web parts to build useful pages for your users.
Understanding the Basics of WSS Administration: Exam 70-630 - Shannon Bray
In this fast-paced session we'll fast track 30 topics in 60 minutes to help you prepare for the MCTS: Configuring Microsoft Windows SharePoint Server 2007 exam. Upon completion of this session you will understand the key exam topic areas and will understand how to better focus your study efforts.

About the Speakers

Shannon Callaway - Shannon Callaway is Manager of Messaging Services at MaximumASP a Microsoft Gold Certified Provider of web hosting and managed IT services. Callaway joined MaximumASP in 2000 and currently has more than ten years experience as a Microsoft Systems Certified Engineer. Callaway has worked closely with SharePoint and Exchange technologies over the last six years to develop her expertise. In 2007 she successfully lead a mail server migration of 23 shared mail servers hosting over 30,000 domains with no service interruptions. Additional responsibilities include training and oversight of IT staff at MaximumASP in a variety of areas including Sharepoint, Exchange, Mail Services, IIS and others. Callaway also provides training and mentoring for local tech focused high schools and colleges.

Ben Hoelting - Ben Hoelting: Senior Software Developer, Colorado Technology Consultants, Inc. and C# MVP. Graduated from Colorado State University in 1997 with a BS in Computer Information Systems and a Minor in Computer Science. Ben joined the IT industry in 1996 as an intern and has worked with .NET since its inception back in 2002. Worked for the Gates Corporation (formally the Gates Rubber Company) from 2000 - 2005. He left Gates to pursue a consulting career. Currently he works for Colorado Technology Consultants, Inc. in Colorado Springs. His most recent projects include a Silverlight line of business application that uses the ADO.NET Entity Framework to access the backend data store. He also still supports and adds features to a Windows forms Smart Client that requires offline support, an ASP.NET tracking system for the floral industry and a Microsoft CRM customization using ASP.NET. Ben is also a MCP, certified in both CRM Customizations and .NET Framework Application Development. Finally, Ben is very involved in the local .NET community and is the leader of the South Colorado .NET User Group.

Shannon Bray - Shannon Bray is a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer and Microsoft Certified Trainer with nearly fourteen years experience in the field of Information Technologies. Mr. Bray currently serves as both a consultant and trainer with a specialization in ASP.NET, C#, and SharePoint 2007. He is the sponsorship coordinator for the Rocky Mountain SharePoint User Group and the President of the Colorado Springs SharePoint User Group. Shannon has been selected as an MCT Ambassador/Technical Learning Guide at Microsoft's Tech Ed for the past four years and has presented at Microsoft's TechReady 6 - 8 and TechED. He also holds MCTS certifications for Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. Shannon has a community site dedicated to WSS at www.wssclassroom.com and you can read his blog at www.shannonbray.com.