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If by chance you convinced your boss that the cPanel Conference 2009 was more than 3 days of entertainment, we have  some bad news!    SoftLayer has announced they will host another event October 5th following the  Networking event & reception from 7PM-10PM.  This event will be held at the Hilton and the details are below.     


 

* This event is open to all attendees of the cPanel Conference!

While Mr. Fun (an imaginary cPanel friend) will be floating around the conference we would also like to take this opportunity to remind you that in addition to 5 "special" events the cPanel Conference will also be packed with two full days of hard core learning, opportunities to network your business, and exclusive content from developers, technical analysts, and vendors.

To register or learn more about the cPanel Conference, please point your browser to: http://conference.cpanel.net.


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About SoftLayer
Founded in 2005, SoftLayer provides global, on-demand data center and hosting services from facilities across the U.S. We leverage best-in-class connectivity and technology to innovate industry-leading, fully automated solutions that empower enterprises with complete access, control, security, and scalability. With this insightful strategy and our peerless technical execution, we have created the truly virtual data center—and made traditional hosting and managed/unmanaged services obsolete.

On Tuesday, October 6, R1Soft will host The Continuous Drink Party® (CDP)  in conjunction with the cPanel Conference. So, after you've filled your head with knowledge, your belly with great food, and your imagination with the great games at the Joystix arcade event, you can party at Pub Fiction, courtesy of R1Soft.

The Continuous Drink Party® (CDP)
Location:  Pub Fiction (http://www.pubfiction.com)
Address:  Midtown, 2303 Smith St, Houston, TX 77006-2313
Hours: 10:00PM - 1:00AM
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How to attend The Continuous Drink Party® (CDP)?

RSVP via: http://events.linkedin.com/Continuous-Drink-Party-R-CDP-by-R1Soft/pub/127887 and stop by the R1Soft booth for final details!

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Speaking of which, if you haven't yet registered for the cPanel Conference, what are you waiting for? As always, the Conference promises knowledge, networking and, of course, good times -- thanks in part to R1Soft.

To register or learn more about the cPanel Conference, please point your browser to: http://conference.cpanel.net

P.S. Don't forget, registration closes September 25th. If you want to get in on the action, register TODAY!

About R1Soft.
R1Soft makes the only Continuous Data Protection® (CDP) backup software for Windows, Linux, and MySQL Servers.  R1Soft CDP provides backup, restore, and disaster recovery for over 100,000 mission-critical Windows and Linux servers around the world.  Their mission is to make the number one selling backup software in the world at a price everyone can afford.

The fourth annual cPanel Conference is filling up fast and if you want to attend you should sign up quick.  Exhibitor space is entirely sold out and attendee registrations are the highest we've had to date.  This year is looking to be the best yet.  We've got more exhibitors, more attendees, and more activities planned.  If you're going to make it to one conference in 2009, make sure it's the cPanel Conference!

We are closing registration on September 25.  If you wish to attend please sign up today.  More information & a link to register can be found at http://conference.cpanel.net

During the upcoming cPanel Conference, Microsoft® will be conducting a session to address questions about their SPLA (Service Provider License Agreement) and how web hosting providers should use it.

This is important because Microsoft uses the SPLA to guide monthly license pricing on their products. So, as our Windows Server® hosting platform, Enkompass, nears its release, web hosts interested in this offering should turn their attention to the SPLA.

Recent SPLA changes

In July of 2009, Microsoft made some changes that introduced new concepts to the SPLA.

The July, 2009 Services Provider Use Rights (SPUR) introduced Windows Server® licensing based on “outsourcing” and “non-outsourcing” as new licensing definitions, replacing the previous “authenticated” and “anonymous” licenses. As a result, Microsoft now has two-tiered offerings for various editions of Windows Server. Both outsourcing and non-outsourcing are available for:
 

• Windows Server Standard
• Windows Server Enterprise
• Windows Server Datacenter

There is no change for Windows Server Web Edition in July, 2009; the single available SPLA offering still applies to all the scenarios allowed in the SPUR.

Definition of “outsourcing” for Windows Server

In making this SPLA change, Microsoft has defined “outsourcing” as follows:

Outsourcing is an application or service which a Service Provider manages on behalf of its customer. For purposes of this definition, the managed application or service is:

• Used by its customer’s employees, contractors, agents, or vendors, and
• Not the Service Provider’s intellectual property.

Important factors to consider when you apply this definition:

• The outsourcing definition is based on the application or service provided to a customer, and not how a Service Provider is categorized as an entity.
• Apply this definition to each individual server that is involved in delivering the application or service. This can result in scenarios where a Service Provider may have a mix of outsourcing and non-outsourcing servers from which they provide their managed service.
• The application or service must meet all portions of the definition to fit the definition.

Have you ever wondered ...
 

1. Which version of Windows Server do you need to utilize Active Directory?
2. What's the difference between Unauthenticated and Authenticated license types?
3. Are web hosting providers considered outsourcers or non-outsourcers?
4. What specific licenses will you need to run Enkompass?

If you're coming to the Conference, this session will provide an open forum for getting answers from the experts.   

Do you have additional questions about the SPLA? If you're not attending, please feel free to email us (conference@cpanel.net) your questions and we will address them at the conference. 

All accounts from this years event indicate the hosting industry is growing strong, and cPanel was on-hand, making a huge impression with a prime front-door position, live Enkompass RC0 demo’s, knowledgeable staff and tempting giveaways.

When asked what the increase in attendence was compared to HostingCon 2008, Beverly Yuellig, iNet Events Manager replied with, "13.8% to be exact".

The new booth took about 12-hours to construct, including walls, graphics, carpet, network and electrical connections. The finished product was well worth the sweat (and bruises) as visitors and exhibitors alike commented on the permanence and strength of cPanel. Stability - and independence, were key take-away messages we wanted to convey at this years event. As consolidation continues within the industry, cPanel remains a strong, independent company dedicated to the web hosting professional. That message was well delivered.

At times, there was standing room only in the booth and surrounding aisles as seen in the images posted at http://www.flickr.com/photos/cpanelevents/. With extra staff in the booth, we were able to offer thorough attention to each visitor. Special thanks to all cPanel customers and visitors who contributed to make this event a success.

HostingCon and cPanel by the numbers:

100 - Number of exhibiting companies at HC 2009
126 - Number of Enkompass RC0 demonstrations
400 - Number of square feet (20x20) in cPanel booth
568 - Number of Enkompass t-shirts distributed
600 - Number of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies served by cPanel. *

*All remaining cookie dough was donated to a local charity :-)