Cliff Hobbs is a UK-based systems management consultant who specialises in the various systems management tools covered by his website FAQShop.com such as Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr) and Systems Management Server (SMS).Having worked with SMS since 1998 Cliff has gained extensive experience of designing, deploying, and supporting large enterprise-wide systems management solutions on behalf of companies such as EDS, 1E and Getronics.In recognition of his contribution to the Systems Management community Microsoft awarded Cliff the Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award for SMS in January 2004 which has been re-awarded in all subsequent years.Having grown up with the PC from the days of the IBM AT and PC-DOS 3.3, he has an extensive knowledge of several operating systems and applications gained through his present and past employment with companies such as EDS, Du Pont, Abbey National and Getronics, amongst others.The prime goal of FAQShop.com is to help people use Systems Management technology to make their lives easier - not for technology to control their lives which is reflected in this site's mission statement:
'Ensuring you get the best of IT'.
From the myITforum vPRO list:
Hi everyone,
Thank you for your interest in participating in this week’s Microsoft System Center live chat. Please see below for the promotions release – your help in promoting the chat by blogging, tweeting, etc., is much appreciated! Feel free to forward this email to anyone interested in chatting about Microsoft System Center and Intel vPro technology.
Thanks,
Michele
Promotions Release
August 9, 2010
Please refer comments or questions to Sharon Greenfield
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Intel® vPro™ Expert Center Community: Ask an Expert Live Chat on Microsoft System Center
Summary / Background:
Please join Intel experts for a discussion of Microsoft System Center. On August 12th, the Intel® vPro™ Expert Center Community will be hosting an Ask an Expert Live Chat about Microsoft System Center .
Microsoft® System Center solutions help IT pros manage the physical and virtual information technology (IT) environments across data centers, desktops, and devices. Using these integrated and automated management solutions, IT organizations can be more productive service providers to their businesses. With the strongest partner ecosystem, the most compelling licensing model, and the best economics, System Center solutions provide a low total cost of ownership (TCO) and a high return on investment (ROI). The functionality and economics of System Center solutions combine to provide the fastest time to value while building a more agile IT infrastructure.
We will discuss your questions and exchange ideas. Intel content experts will include Matt Royer and
Dan Brunton. On August 12thth, join us!
Action Request for Social Media Practitioners: Please help spread the word on this Intel® vPro™ Expert Center Community: Ask an Expert Live Chat. Sample tweets are below. Follow on Twitter @IntelVpro (Michele Gartner) and @IntelOpenPort (Sharon Greenfield)
Hash Tag: #VproChat
Sample tweets:
URLs / More Info: http://communities.intel.com/community/openportit/vproexpert/ask
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