Microsoft to Train Installers on Windows Media Center

Microsoft plans on unveiling new technologies for Windows Media Center (WMC) at CEDIA Expo 2008.

The WMC team will be located at booth 410 to showcase the new hardware and updates and train installers about the WMC as a whole-home entertainment solution.

Microsoft will instruct installers on everything from the basics of WMC installations to the setup and configuration of Windows Home Server. (See chart).

The company will also be announce the winner of the 2008 Windows Media Center Ultimate Install Contest, Microsoft's competition for custom installers.

Entries for the contest close August 1. The winning entry will be announced September 6.

Click here to enter.

Microsoft CEDIA Training

Date/Time Session Location Sept. 4 (4-5:30 p.m.) Intro to WMC in Custom Installations Hyatt - Capitol 7 Sept. 5 (12-1:30 p.m.) Setup and Configuration of Digital Cable TV Tuners for WMC Hilton Garden Inn - Platinum Sept. 6 (10-11:30 a.m.) Intro to WMC in Custom Installations Hyatt - Capitol 3 Sept. 6 (2-3:30 p.m.) Setup and Configuration of Windows Home Server Convention Center - 608 Sept. 6 (4-5:30 p.m.) Setup and Configuration of Digital Cable TV Tuners for WMC Hyatt - Capitol 3 Sept. 7 (10-11:30 a.m.) Adding Value to WMC With Windows Home Server, Extender and Zune Convention Center - 505