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Overview

Enjoy helpful links to MSDN and hassle-free access to the developer tools you need. You'll also find step-by-step guidance on certifying your solutions, as well as straightforward advice on the benefits that certification can bring you.

ISV Advisory Service

Receive Phone-based Technical Support That Can Help You Save Time
You can rely on the ISV Advisory Service for help with your programming or application questions. Depending on your membership level in the Microsoft Partner Program, you automatically receive 10, 15, or 20 hours of ISV Advisory hours. Get started now.

Testing Framework

ISV Software Testing Framework
Learn how your commitment to Microsoft technologies can define your partnership with Microsoft. We'll also explain how all software tests align with the Microsoft Partner Program.

Developer Tools

Check Out Windows Business Server 2003 R2
Designed for businesses that have up to 75 users or devices, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 (SBS 2003 R2) provides e-mail, Internet connectivity, internal Web sites, remote access, support for mobile devices, file and printer sharing, backup, and restore -- all in one cost-effective, integrated solution. Find out more.
 
The Microsoft Action Pack Subscription
The Microsoft Action Pack Subscription is available to Registered Members of the Microsoft Partner Program who promote Microsoft software or provide solutions to their customers based on Microsoft software and technologies. In the United States, two subscription types are available: Standard and Plus. Learn More.
 
Step into a Ready-Made Market
Take advantage of the Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 market momentum. Become a Visual Studio Industry Partner, and join other ISVs who create and sell many kinds of development tools and integrated solutions for Visual Studio. More...
 
.NET Technical Resources for Partners
Get the latest tools, guides, code samples, and community links to help you build Web services and deploy and maintain a .NET-connected environment. Learn more about .NET.
 
.NET Development Platform Delivers 25 Percent Lower Costs
A study by Giga Research found that the cost advantage to develop, deploy, support, and maintain custom applications on the Microsoft .NET platform was 28.2 percent less for large enterprises and 25 percent less for small and medium-sized organizations. Read the full study.
 
Attend Secure Messaging Hands-On Lab Events
Participants will learn about Microsoft's multilayered Secure Messaging solution with trainer-led presentations, hands-on labs, and product demonstrations. Learn more.
 
Upgrade Customers to Windows XP: Windows 98 Support Update
After June 30, 2006, Microsoft will no longer provide any incident support options or security updates for Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Me (and their related components). Now is a good time to do a final check of all your computer systems and those of your customers and migrate to the more secure and robust Windows XP. Learn more.
 
Reduce Risk, Save Money with Virtual Development and Testing
The Microsoft Windows Server System Reference Architecture Virtual Environments for Development and Test (WSSRA-VE) provides guidance to model your production environment using Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 and other Windows Server System technologies. Learn more.
 
Implementing SAP on Windows and SQL Server 2005 Best Practices
Attend a three-day, hands-on technical training session on managing SAP solutions on SQL Server 2005. You can also download the 60 page in-depth white paper detailing best practices for high availability, maximum performance, and scalability for mySAP on SQL Server 2005. Learn more.
 
Information for Developers
Welcome to the Developers network - the place to find developer-related products, resources and more. Keep up to date with the latest news in the industry, helpful links to MSDN and hassle-free access to technology experts and communities
 
ISV Buddy
The Microsoft ISV Buddy Program is all about connecting you, the Independent Software Vendor, with a Microsoft employee who will be your point person within Microsoft. It's about putting a face to Microsoft and helping you get timely answers to your questions and requests. Through this 1-on-1 relationship, your Microsoft buddy will be able to guide you to resources and to help you succeed in building solutions on Microsoft platforms.
 
 
Technical Enablement for ISVs
 

Technical Enablement for ISVs
Get resources to develop applications on Microsoft technologies such as the Microsoft CRM, Office System, "Longhorn," smart clients, and .NET-connected applications. Join a Technical Enablement program today.

LATEST! Start developing Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and/or Visual Studio 2005 applications today and receive great benefits!
 

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