Things I got out of Tech Ed, and why the experience might be good for you or your team
The last few days have been insanely busy and updates have not been very top of mind. Preparing for my first trip to Tech Ed and to participate there, help make the experience as good as possible for the attendees, has been fun and a bit draining all at once.
The overall experience of Tech Ed has been wonderful. Lots of sessions (too many to get to everything) but a little of something for everyone.
Unable to attend Tech Ed this year? Never fear, the majority of sessions and content are being made available as a subscription at Tech Ed Online.
There have been some great sessions about Windows 7, specifically for me App-Locker and Bit Locker to go. New features of Windows 2008 R2 have been introduced, File Classification Infrastructure (more on that soon).
The sessions have been great.
So why attend Tech Ed or get access to Tech Ed online?
Tech Ed allows learning from SMEs and the ability to meet with both Microsoft employees and third party experts who can help you solve issues that you are having. Because the content from sessions is downloadable making it tangible and available whenever you need it.
Sure, it is only Tuesday and there are three days left of Tech Ed, but there are lots of reasons to make the investment in Microsoft Tech Ed. The sessions will teach you technical and functionality, but they can also help you deal with Business Decision Makers and getting them on board.
I will be looking at Virtualization in my organization using some of the things I learned and worked with TechEd. Thanks Microsoft, the opportunity was amazing.
