Q: (from Barry)
My client’s server needs to be activated but it errors saying it needs the key management service.
A:
As the error message states, it appears that you need to setup and activate the KMS service on your volume licensed Windows Server. There are instructions found at:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772269.aspx
but I also found this video that goes through the process in a few minutes:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=bbf2eb61-2b30-4f2d-bccd-df53e220b8e9&displaylang=en
Q: (from Deana)
Do you know of any partner discounts for the courses noted below?
- Collection 80011: Development I in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009
- Collection 80038: What's New - Application in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009
- Collection 80148: Product Builder II in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009
- Collection 80147: Product Builder I in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009
- Collection 80015: Enterprise Portal Development in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009
- Collection 80149: Administration in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009
- Collection 80144: Environmental Sustainability Dashboard in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009
- Collection 80020: Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009
A:
Sorry – it doesn’t look there are any programmatic discounts available right now.
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/special-offers.aspx
Q: (from Mike)
How does Office 2007 make my employee's more productive? What studies can you sight for me to drive this home to customers?
A:
Here are some case studies that I think match the criteria:
Systematech
Video Language Interpretation Firm Doubles Sales with Latest Desktop Software
http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/Case_Study_Detail.aspx?casestudyid=4000003497
Inu Treats
Pet Treat Company Boosts Efficiency by 30 Percent, Enables Growth with New Software
http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/Case_Study_Detail.aspx?casestudyid=4000002840
Elite Payroll Services
Financial Services Firm Saves Time, Improves Professional Image with Latest Software
http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/Case_Study_Detail.aspx?casestudyid=4000002187
Nibblers Catering
Caterer Integrates Business Software, Yields Time Savings Worth Nearly $10,000
http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/Case_Study_Detail.aspx?casestudyid=4000001855
You can find more case studies at:
www.microsoft.com/casestudies
Use the advanced search options to filter the list. I filtered on “Microsoft Office 2007 Suite” and “Small Business” to find 36 results including the four above