VSTS KickStart training for Microsoft Partners in Australia

Next month is shaping up to be a busy month with the local Microsoft Technical Readiness team kicking off our first VSTS Event around Australia. I’m scheduled to deliver the VSTS KickStart in Brisbane (13/14th Mar), Sydney (16/17th Mar), Canberra (21/22 Mar) and then Melbourne (23/24th Mar). The event is only available to Microsoft Partners and is not available to the general public at this stage.

The dates for Melbourne also mean I’ll be in town for the next meeting of the VSTS User’s Group where I’ll have the opportunity to present a session on Work Item Tracking. Jeff Beehler (Lead Product Manager for VSTS) is also presenting at the same meeting so it’s not to be missed. I also get to finally meet Australia’s VSTS MVP Joe Sango in person for the first time so it will be a huge couple of days.

Here’s some more information on the VSTS KickStart event.

Objectives

  • To help partners get up to speed with Visual Studio 2005 Team System and Team Foundation Server as quickly as possible
  • To help partners install and configure a reliable, secure Team Foundation Server installation
  • To examine many of the new Software Development Lifecycle tools built into VSTS

What is a KickStart?

The goal of a ‘KickStart’ event is to help partners kick start their evaluation or initial adoption of a new technology or product. KickStarts are ideal if you are planning or considering a proof of concept (POC) or you are in the early stages of implementing the technology. KickStart events typically aim to cover as much of a product as possible in a short time.

Workshop Outline

This fast-paced two day course provides partners with a solid overview of Visual Studio Team System 2005 and Team Foundation Server. The course combines instructor led sessions with hands-on exercises designed around real-world scenarios to ensure that participants are able to get up and running with VSTS rapidly.

Target Audience 

Before attending this course, students must have:

  • A high degree of proficiency with Windows server operating systems
  • Basic VSTS knowledge and skills
  • Used VSTS for a few weeks at a minimum.
  • Basic familiarity with VSTS SKU’s, features, architecture etc.

To learn more about the VSTS KickStart event or to register visit the Microsoft Australia Events site. (Remember – only Microsoft Partners can register)