Roadmap to Microsoft Technical Resources and Support

Useful Microsoft links:

Product Solution Center Product support information, including common issues, frequently asked questions, helpful links, tips and how-tos, and latest downloads.

Public Newsgroups Including advice from Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs).

Managed Newsgroups MSDN managed newsgroups are available in English to MSDN Universal, Enterprise, Professional and Operating Systems subscribers to receive free technical support on select Microsoft technologies as well as to share ideas with other subscribers.

Support WebCasts Tune in and watch live technical presentations given by Microsoft technology experts, and participate in live Q&A sessions after each presentation.

Community WebCasts Get live and on-demand access to a wide range of technical and business guidance from industry experts.

Community Blogs Browse these Microsoft employee blogs to get insights and opinions about using Microsoft technology and software.

Technical Chats Microsoft provides you a forum to engage in discussions about Microsoft products or technologies in many languages.

Technical Community Sites Find online technical communities for the Microsoft products and technologies you use.

Regional Directors Regional Directors aren't Microsoft employees--they're independent developers, architects, trainers, and other professionals who provide a vital link between Microsoft and the developer community.

ISV Buddy Program 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.