HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - March 24, 2009) - Due to unprecedented demand, with thousands of SharePoint administrators and IT professionals attending the initial three-part "Secrets of SharePoint" webcast series, Idera, a leading provider of management and administration solutions for Windows Servers, along with co-sponsors EPC Group and SharePointReviews.com, have expanded the series to a regular monthly event.

The "Secrets of SharePoint" webcasts feature SharePoint experts providing essential advice, strategies and tactics for deploying and managing a SharePoint environment efficiently and effectively. The next two webcasts in the series are:

--  April 15th - "SharePoint Admins: The Reluctant DBAs *all you need to
    know about SQL but are afraid to ask" with Todd Klindt, SharePoint MVP,
    author and Principal Consultant at Solanite Consulting, an end-to-end
    enterprise architecture support provider.
--  May 20th - "Configuring Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 for
    Optimal Performance" with Eric Shupps, SharePoint MVP and President at
    BinaryWave, a leading Microsoft SharePoint consulting, design, development
    and training provider.
    

"With the popularity of Microsoft SharePoint, it is not surprising to see such high demand for information on SharePoint best practices," said Rick Pleczko, President and CEO of Idera. "The Secrets of SharePoint webcasts focus on challenges that SharePoint administrators face everyday and the SharePoint experts we've lined up provide real-world solutions, based on real-world experience!"

For more information, to view archives of existing webcasts or to register for upcoming webcasts visit www.idera.com/SecretsofSharePoint

About Idera

Idera delivers a new generation of tools for managing, administering, and securing Microsoft Windows Servers. Idera's products help companies ensure server performance and availability and reduce administrative overhead and expense. Idera provides solutions for SQL Server, SharePoint and PowerShell. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Idera's products are sold and supported directly and via authorized resellers and distributors around the globe. To learn more, please contact Idera at +1-713.523.4433 or visit www.idera.com.

About EPC Group

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, EPC Group is a leading provider of enterprise SharePoint implementations, content management solutions, Intranet redesign, knowledge management, and custom .NET applications. We specialize in the Microsoft enterprise platform and some of our consultants have earned Microsoft's prestigious MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award. We provide integration and consulting services to companies throughout the U.S. and Canada. www.epcgroup.net

About SharePointReviews.com

SharePointReviews.com is an independent product directory that provides SharePoint power users, developers and administrators with objective reviews and opinions on SharePoint Web parts, applications and development platforms. With searchable product listings and ratings, it will help you find the most suitable product within the shortest time. You can browse by categories, vendors, platforms and other parameters. www.sharepointreviews.com

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