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Microsoft has announced that the long-awaited Office for Mac 2011 will hit U.S. store shelves at the end of October with three versions in 13 languages.

The Mac version of the popular productivity software will make its debut in three flavors: Office for Mac Home and Student 2011, Office for Mac Home and Business 2011 and Office for Mac Academic 2011. Home and Student 2011, which includes Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Messenger, will retail for $119 for an individual install and $149 for a Family Pack (three installs).

Office for Mac Home and Business 2011 will retail for a higher price: $199 for one install and $279 for two installs. However, it comes with a significant addition: Outlook for Mac, which replaces the less capable Entourage e-mail client. The Academic edition of Office, which includes all of the features of the Home and Business version, will cost $99, but is only available for students, faculty and staff of higher education institutions.

Office for Mac 2011 comes in 13 languages, including two new ones: Polish and Russian. This is on top of the English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Spanish and Swedish versions, most of which will be released by the end of the year.

Mac users, are you going to get the new version of Office? What features do you want the most? Let us know in the comments.

For more info: http://mash.to/2jWiV

While designing some presentation I use to face a problem every-time which is actually the going in a Tab & watching out for my option which I need to use again & again but its the sub-option or sub-menu of that menu/option. But Office 2010 has really helped me out with this issue by having the option of to add my own tab by which I don’t need to go through that same option again & again. So, now I can simply browse my own Tab/Ribbon to add that command/function/option quickly in my presentation.

How to:

1. Go to the “File” tab & select/click “Options”.

2. A new window of “Options” will appear. In that window select “Customize Ribbon”

3. In “Customize Ribbon” select “New Tab” button below the Right Pane. Then 2 new options will pop in the Right pane as shown below in the picture.

4. Rename the new Tab/Option according to your own usage with the Right-Click & selecting “Rename” & there is Rename button given below the pane.

6. Add the items from the left pane to right pane in the New Tab which you have created as shown in the picture below.

Now your tab/ribbon is added now in the Ribbon panel of the application & you can start using it.

Note: While adding the elements/functions in the new tab actually it will not add straight in to the tab for that there is by default 1 group will be created you can add your elements into group & those all options will be shown in that new tab.

On last Saturday 3rd July, 2010 we had Office 2010: Community Launch with MeraWindows.com. It was rocking event for the Delhi UGs and we played a lots of X-Box over there also. Special Thanks to Saumya Aggarwal for arranging the venue & the cool sessions of Abhsiehk Kant, Vasu Jain, Abhishek Bhatnagar, Rohit Khurana and Ashish Mathur makes event really rocking. Thanks to Prabhjot & Amit for volunteering for the event. Photos of the event are already up on the my skydrive & facebook as well. PPTs of the event will get uploaded very soon on my slidesher (http://slideshare.net/rishumehra).

Here are URL for pics:

Skydrive URLs: http://cid-5d467ac6113ac4b9.photos.live.com/browse.aspx/Office%202010%20-%20Community%20Launch%20Party%20@%20IMI & https://cid-61fa5582d0726ee7.photos.live.com/browse.aspx/Office%202010%20Launch%20Party%5EJ%20New%20Delhi

FaceBook URL: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2048330&id=1124432985&l=e53482b679

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Delhi User Group is now planning of doing an Microsoft Office 2010 event on June 19^th,2010 (Saturday).

So, we are looking for some speaker for Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office 2010 programming etc. We would be doing a virtual event also for the same.

If some one interested to deliver a session or presentation for the same or event, please do let me know ASAP on rishu18@hotmail.com.

For any clarification or query always feel free to reach me anytime on: +91-9818562858.

SQLServerGeeks.com & PeoplewareIndia.com cordially invite you to AB’s SQL Server day on 29th May 2010 (Saturday) at Microsoft Mumbai from 10.30 am to 2 pm. Register at http://www.peoplewareindia.com/sqlservergeeks/mumbai/registration1.aspx

Girija Acharya & Chirag Panchal will present power-packed sessions. This is a community event and is absolutely free. Session details are as follows:

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10.30 am to 10.45 am – Introduction to SQLServerGeeks by Girija Acharya (Regional Mentor – SQLServerGeeks)

Topic 1: Integrated Full Text Search with SQL Server 2008
Speaker: Girija Acharya
Time: 10.45 am to 12 noon
Abstract:-
– Understanding FTS in SQL Server
– FTS Engine New Architecture in SQL Server 2008
– Using and understanding the features available in FTS.

12 noon to 12.30 pm – Refreshments & Networking

Topic 2: SQL Server 2008 T-SQL enhancements
Speaker: Chirag Panchal
Time: 12.30 pm to 1.45 pm
Abstract:-
New Date & Time data types, MERGE statement, GROUPING SETS, Hierarchy ID, etc

1.45 pm to 2 pm – Closing note by Girija Acharya

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Date: 29th May 2010, Saturday
Time: 10.30 am to 2 pm (Please be at the venue sharp at 10.30 am)
Venue: Microsoft, Windsor, 4th Floor, Off CST Road, Kalina , Santacruz(E), Mumbai-400098

Contact: Girija Acharya: +91 9892824924

Registration link: http://www.peoplewareindia.com/sqlservergeeks/mumbai/registration1.aspx
Note: Registration is a must.

We look forward to your participation. Please forward this email to your friends & colleagues to make them aware of the event. Do spread the word by blogging about it and posting it in relevant forums. Your efforts in spreading the word will be highly appreciated.

SQLServerGeeks.com, Delhi IT Pro, Delhi Devs, Delhi Techno Gradz, IAUG-DEL & PeoplewareIndia.com cordially invite you to next dose of AB’s SQL Server day on 29th May 2010 (Saturday) at Microsoft Gurgaon from 10.30 AM to 2:00 PM. Register at http://www.eDominer.com/CL/Registration1.aspx

 

Sarabpreet Singh & Rakesh Mishra will present power-packed sessions. This is a community event and is absolutely free. Session details are as follows:
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10.30 am to 10.45 am – Introduction to SQLServerGeeks by Sarabpreet Singh (Regional Mentor – SQLServerGeeks)

Topic 1: Loading Excel data into SQL Server
Speaker: Rakesh Mishra
Time: 10.45 am to 12 noon
Abstract:-
There are many scenarios where you need to importload excel data into SQL Server. In this session I’ll introduce some techniques to effectively load excel data into SQL Server using different tools i.e., SSIS, Linked Server & OpenRowSet. I’ll also talk about which tool to use under what circumstances.

12 noon to 12.30 pm – Refreshments & Networking

Topic 2: Introduction to SQL Server Profiler & Performance Monitor
Speaker: Sarabpreet Singh
Time: 12.30 pm to 1.45 pm
Abstract:-
Performance tuning is an on-going process. The first step of tuning is to know what’s going on inside SQL Server. Monitoring plays a vital role, effective monitoring helps a DBA to identify and resolve the issue before anyone notice it. I’ll introduce two basic monitoring tools i.e., SQL Server Profiler and Performance Monitor (PerfMon). I’ll also talk about How to use these tools? When to use these tools? How to synchronize a System Monitor log with a SQL Server Profiler trace to get a clear picture and narrow down the performance issue to a specific area?

1.45 pm to 2 pm – Closing note by Sarabpreet Singh
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Date: 29th May 2010, Saturday
Time: 10.30 am to 2 pm (Please be at the venue sharp at 10.30 am)
Venue: Microsoft, CyberGreen towers, DLF Phase III, 9th Floor, Gurgaon
Contact: Rishu Mehra: +91 9818562858 or Priyank: +91 9015741876

 

Registration link: http://www.eDominer.com/CL/Registration1.aspx
Note: Registration is a must.

We look forward to your participation. Please forward this email to your friends & colleagues to make them aware of the event. Do spread the word by blogging about it and posting it in relevant forums. Your efforts in spreading the word will be highly appreciated.

Delhi User Group, Mumbai User Group & SQLServerGeeks.com invites speakers to speak at their next SQL Server event in Mumbai & Delhi. If you are interested in speaking at SQL Server events organized by SQLServerGeeks.com, please send an email to admin@sqlservergeeks.com or rishumehra@merawindows.com immediately. Thanks for your time.

After successfully delivering many corporate trainings as well as the private training Solid Quality Mentors, India is launching the Public Training in Hyderabad for SQL Server 2008 and SharePoint 2010. This is going to be one of the most unique and one-of-a-kind events in India where Solid Quality Mentors are offering public classes. I will be leading the training on Microsoft SQL Server 2005/2008 Query Optimization & Performance Tuning. This intensive, 3-day course intends to give attendees an in-depth look at Query Optimization and Performance Tuning in SQL Server 2005 and 2008. Designed to prepare SQL Server developers and administrators for a transition into SQL Server 2005 or 2008, the course covers the best practices for a variety of essential tasks in order to maximize the performance. At the end of the course, there would be daily discussions about your real-world problems and find appropriate solutions.

Note: Scroll down for course fees, discount, dates and location. Do not forget to take advantage of Discount code ‘SQLAuthority‘.

The training premises are very well-equipped as they will be having 1:1 computers. Every participant will be provided with printed course materials. I will pick up your entire lunch tab and we will have lots of SQL talk together. The best participant will receive a special gift at the end of the course.

Even though the quality of the material to be delivered together with the course will be of extremely high standard, the course fees are set at a very moderate rate.

The fee for the course is INR 14,000/person for the whole 3-day convention. At the rate of 1 USD = 44 INR, this fee converts to less than USD 300. At this rate, it is totally possible to fly from anywhere from the world to India and take the training and still save handsome pocket money. It would be even better if you register using the discount code “SQLAuthority“, for you will instantly get an INR 3000 discount, reducing the total cost of the training to INR 11,000/person for whole 3 days course. This is a onetime offer and will not be available in the future. Please note that there will be a 10.3% service tax on course fees.

To register, either send an email to IndiaInfo@SolidQ.com or call +91 95940 43399 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting   +91 95940 43399 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Feel free to drop me an email at pinal “at” SQLAuthority.com for any additional information and clarification.

Training Date and Time: May 12-14, 2010 10 AM- 6 PM.
Training Venue:
Abridge Solutions, #90/B/C/3/1,
Ganesh GHR & MSY Plaza,
Vittalrao Nagar,
Near Image Hospital,
Madhapur, Hyderabad – 500 081.

The details of the course is as listed below.

Day 1 : Strengthen the basics along with SQL Server 2005/2008 New Features

Module 01: Subqueries, Ranking Functions, Joins and Set Operations
Module 02: Table Expressions
Module 03: TOP and APPLY
Module 04: SQL Server 2008 Enhancements

Day 2: Query Optimization & Performance Tuning 1

Module 05: Logical Query Processing
Module 06: Query Tuning
Module 07:  Introduction to the Query Processor
Module 08:  Review of common query coding which causes poor performance

Day 3: Query Optimization & Performance Tuning 2

Module 09:  SQL Server Indexing and index maintenance
Module 10:  Plan Guides, query hints, UDFs, and Computed Columns
Module 11:  Understanding SQL Server Execution Plans
Module 12: Real World Index and Optimization Tips

 

We are also going to have SharePoint 2010 training by Joy Rathnayake on 10-11 May. All the details for discount applies to the same as well.

Reference : Pinal Dave (http://blog.SQLAuthority.com)

Download the complete PDF brochure.

SQLServerGeeks.com & PeoplewareIndia.com cordially invite you to AB’s SQL Server day on 24^th April 2010 (Saturday) at Microsoft Gurgaon from 10.30 am to 2 pm. Register at http://www.eDominer.com/CL/Registration1.aspx

Note: Registration is a must. Its free event.

Amit Bansal & Sarabpreet Singh will present power-packed sessions. This is a community event and is absolutely free. Session details are as follows:

 

10.30 am to 10.45 am – Introduction

 

Topic 1: Backup & Restore

Speaker: Sarabpreet Singh

Time: 10.45 am to 12 noon

Abstract:

• Guidelines for good backup Strategy,
• Role of recovery models in Backup Restore,
• Precautions while switching Recovery Models,
• How to avoid common pitfalls in Backup Restore,
• Tweaking to get maximum Performance in Backup Restore

 

12 noon to 12.30 pm – Refreshments & Networking

 

Topic 2: SQL Server Spatial stuff

Speaker: Amit Bansal

Time: 12.30 pm to 1.45 pm

Abstract:  

You might have attended many sessions (online webcasts & physical events) that show you how to insert & retrieve spatial data to and from a database in SQL Server 2008. You might have seen standard demos and code snippets that insert data into Geometry/Geography data type in a table and then easily retrieve it using T-SQL. But do you really know what spatial data is all about? Do you understand what is Geo-Spatial stuff is all about? Fathom this – Coordinate Systems, Cartesian coordinate systems, World Geodetic System, Spatial Reference System, Geographic Coordinate System, Spherical Coordinate System, etc. Already confused? Well, Spatial support is just not about 2 data types, it’s a whole world of complex data and Amit Bansal will make this difficult concept easy for you to understand and implement. Amit will present a well-balanced session with delivery of strong concepts followed by crisp demos. Get ready to develop your own Geo Spatial application !

1.45 pm to 2 pm – Closing note

Date: 24^th April 2010, Saturday

Time: 10.30 am to 2 pm

Venue: Microsoft, CyberGreen towers, DLF Phase II, 9^th Floor, Gurgaon

Contact: Rishu Mehra: 9818562858

Registration link: http://www.eDominer.com/CL/Registration1.aspx

We look forward to your participation. Please forward this email to your friends & colleagues to make them aware of the event. Do spread the word by blogging about it and posting it in relevant forums. Your efforts in spreading the word will be highly appreciated.