Link to Microsoft jumpstart for Search
Okay so I know I said in the intro that I would not just throw links at you but to be honest sometimes it is useful. This is a good one to start with:
https://www.jumpstartmssearch.com
This is the sign up page for those partners who wish to learn about our new propositions around the whole enterprise search arena - here you can sign up (once you become a registered partner and have a certified partner ID) and start to pace yourself through technical and sales training on the Windows Vista platform, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and the Windows Live Platform. There has been much noise in the press but get it from the horses mouth here!
On another note the The Butler Group are holding an Enterprise Search conference on September 21st entitled: Butler Group Strategy Briefing Enterprise Search. We are there alongside some other notable players - look forward to seeing you there! They are also delivering a new whitepaper to the market entitled:
The report will cover all the major players and is a charged for service from The Butler Group again launch in September. If you are interested in the nest steps if you are a UK Partner then please look here for a UK MS Site giving the what next type steps:
https://www.microsoft.com/uk/office/partners.mspx
More soon!