FYI JK WTSWORLD Hosted by Emergent OnLine WHEN & WHERE: Sep 21-22, 2006 Hilton Alexandria Old Town 1767 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703-837-0440 ________________________________ SPEAKERS: Peter Ghostine, Provision Networks Terry Lewis, Emergent OnLine ATTIRE: Business Casual FEE: Free Join us for Provision Networks WTSworld 2006 and experience 2 days of technical sessions, open labs, and tips & tricks for Terminal Services Environments. This highly informative event is FREE and the first 25 people to register and attend will receive free USB keys! Also register to win a prize in the WTSworld Raffle!! Session Descriptions: September 21 - Thursday - Day One Session One: 9:15am Terminal Services Features in Windows Server, Code Name 'Longhorn' The next generation of the Microsoft® Windows Server? operating system is code-named 'Longhorn' and is touted to deliver unprecedented performance, reliability, robustness, and a myriad of management and security features. As a Terminal Services enthusiast, you are also wondering what new Terminal Services features will be included in the final release. Join us in this session during which we will deliver a compelling overview of this much-heralded release of Microsoft® Windows Server?. Session Two: 1:00pm Provision Management Framework (Enterprise Edition) ? Unplug from the Matrix Application publishing, load balancing, seamless windows, session sharing, credentials pass-through, smart card support, Web interface, SSL gateway. Want more? How about Kerberos logon, 4096 x 2048 screen resolution, multi-monitor support, EMF/PDF universal print driver, advanced user profile management, CPU utilization management, virtual memory optimization, redirection of USB-based handheld devices, per-session IP address assignment, file and registry redirection, and access control? Want to know how much? How about $99/concurrent user? Too good to be true? Join us in this session and compare the features of PMF (Enterprise Edition) <http://www.provisionnetworks.com/news/2006/0804_pmf56.aspx> to what you already know (and know well but can?t afford anymore). Competitive upgrades available for $50/concurrent user. Session Three: 3:15pm The Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Revolution ? A New Trend in Desktop Management and Remote Access Organizations are starting to leverage VMware VDI for hosting Windows desktops inside virtual machines. Is VDI for real? Is it an alternative or a complement to Windows Terminal Services? Is it a desktop management solution, a remote access solution, or both? More importantly, how does it benefit you? Join us in this session during which we will unveil the details of this new technology and how it enables organizations to maintain data integrity and meet regulatory compliance requirements. During this session, Provision Networks will also unveil its innovative VDI architecture, delivering Citrix®-like remote access features (application publishing, seamless windows, etc), as well as a variety of last-mile technologies (universal print driver, USB handheld redirection, etc) that can make VDI a truly compelling solution for all organizations. September 22 - Friday - Day Two Session One: 9:00am Hardcore Terminal Services ? The Application Mechanic Many IT organizations eat, drink, and breathe Terminal Services. After all, an organization?s greatest asset is its data, and data are manipulated and accessed through applications. When applications are hosted on top of Terminal Services, the business follows your employees no matter where they happen to go, and you, the IT guy, become their superhero. Join us in this session during which we will expose some truths and myths about Terminal Services, the benefits of using Windows Server x64, as well as several useful tips and tricks. We will also discuss the available tools and the learned techniques for troubleshooting and optimizing applications, as well as ways to deal with those stubborn legacy applications that refuse to install and run under Terminal Server. Raffle drawing will commence on Sept. 22 after Session One. Prizes: 5 winners will receive 1 copy of USB-IT 5 winners will receive 1 copy of Print-IT 5 Grand Prize winner will receive a 5 user license for PMF Enterprise Edition <http://www.provisionnetworks.com/news/2006/0804_pmf56.aspx> Partners and employees are ineligible. Must be present to win. AGENDA: Sept. 21, 2006 Thursday WTSworld - Day One 8:00 am Registration and Breakfast 9:00 am Opening Remarks 9:15 am Session One: Terminal Services Features in Windows Server Code Name Longhorn 11:15 am Open Lab 12:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm Session Two: PMF (Enterprise Edition) - Unplug from the Matrix 3:15 pm Session Three: The Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Revolution - A New Trend in Desktop Management and Remote Access 5:00 pm Cocktail Reception Sept. 22, 2006 Friday WTSworld - Day Two 8:00 am Registration and Breakfast 9:00 am Session One: Hardcore Terminal Services - The Application Mechanic 11:00 am Open Lab 12:00 pm Lunch and Closing Remarks REGISTRATION: To register by phone, please email us at ksullivan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:ksullivan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> and please include your name, company name, address, telephone number and email address and the seminar location you would like to register for. PLEASE NOTE: Seating is limited, so get those registrations in ASAP!