August 2014 MEMUG

By nick.moseley

Import note: “temporary” location change to the Catapult Denver office (info at bottom) – As the Microsoft offices are closed for the summer.

Date:  Friday August 22nd
Time:  3PM – 5PM MST

Two topics will be covered this month.

Intro to Desired State Configuration

As part of the Windows Management Framework 4 Microsoft has provided a new framework for managing the configuration of Windows Servers and Clients. Desired State Configuration, or DSC, is that new Framework. This talk provides a brief overview of what DSC is, how it works, why you should use it, and how you can get started. DSC is heavily integrated with Windows PowerShell, this talk assumes a base level of Knowledge with Windows PowerShell. You must be comfortable using the PowerShell Console and running Cmdlets to get the full benefit of this talk.

Service Manager Crash Course for Real Life Success

Description: Learn the do’s and don’ts of Microsoft Service Manager from a practical day-to-day usage view – to expert level understanding of how to install, configure and administer your Service Manager environment for success.

Location:       Catapult Systems office in the Denver Tech Center
5299 DTC Blvd, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, Suite 650
Phone:           720-457-7245