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Agenda Objectives Available resources Existing touch with IT Professionals Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Call To Action

Broad Customer Connection Objectives Enable IT Pros everywhere to work more effectively and to improve their satisfaction by providing more channels, community resources on Microsoft platform through existing resources from and future activities.

Available resources TechNet Web Site TechNet Flash Microsoft Security Newsletter TechNet Subscription Events and Webcasts

TechNet Web Site Product and Technologies IT Solutions Security Script Center CommunityDownload IT Training and Certification Troubleshooting and Support TechNet Program

TechNet Flash Monthly primary newsletter for all IT Pros. How to subscribe Technology update Technology update Service Pack & Download Service Pack & Download HotFixes HotFixes Security Update Security Update KnowledgeBase KnowledgeBase

Microsoft Security Newsletter Monthly newsletter is the primary security newsletter for IT Pros. How to subscribe news/default.mspx news/default.mspx

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TechNet Subscription Features/BenefitsTechNet Standard TechNet Plus Security Resources: Beta software: Evaluation software: Managed Newsgroup Support*: Microsoft Knowledge Base: Latest updates to key Microsoft products: 24/7 Online Concierge Chat Support*: TechNet Subscriber Welcome Kit: * Not available in Thailand

TechNet Subscription Pricing and Licensing TechNet Pricing**TechNet StandardTechNet Plus Single User (CD or DVD)* 23,000 bahts30,000 bahts Single Server (CD or DVD)* 38,000 bahts45,000 bahts Single User (CD or DVD)** 19,000 bahts25,000 bahts Single Server (CD or DVD)** 31,000 bahts37,000 bahts *International Version: include English and all Asian and European Pack **Asian Version: include English, Simplified & Traditional Chinese, Korean, Thai

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Existing Touch with IT Pros FY04 RESULTS TechNet Subscriptions44 TechNet Flash Subscriptions2,468 TechNet Website Unique Visitors120 Microsoft Security Newsletter420 IT Pro Events Reach4,603 IT Pro Webcast Reach747

MVP (Most Valuable Professional) Microsoft MVP Most Valuable Program is a globally managed program that recognizes, enables, and empowers that highest quality, most credible experts and accessible individuals with expertise in one or more Microsoft products in technical community that continue to help and inspire people around the world everyday who actively participate online or offline communities to share their knowledge and do amazing things with Microsoft technologies. Accessible Active technical community leaders sharing their experience and support with peers Recognized Recognized and awarded by Microsoft for active participation and willingness to share in communities. Credible Demonstrated Microsoft technical expertise providing the highest quality information and content

MVP Candidates Come From ? MVP Candidates are from : Web Site Owners, Speaker, Developers, Arthur, Enthusiasts, Academics, Business and Technical Decision-Maker, IT Professional and Industries. Share Knowledge in Books, Web Sites, Code Samples, and Utilities they publish; in newsgroups, message boards and user groups; through speaking engagements, Webcasts and chats they host and in feedback they provide through Alphas, Betas and Communities.

How do you feel the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) program has impacted Microsoft customers and technical communities worldwide ? Steve Ballmer: MVPs have a tremendous impact on Microsoft customers and technical communities worldwide, and their passion for technology is inspiring. Their commitment to helping customers optimize their use of Microsoft technologies is key, as is the feedback they provide, which is vital to product development and R&D. When I spoke at this year’s MVP summit, it was the largest ever, with MVPs representing 63 countries. We can’t thank the MVPs enough for their contributions. ActiveWin.com Interviews SteveB Steven Ballmer had an interview with the press-activewin

Microsoft MVP Award Package A “ Thank You ” Gift. An award certificate recognizing your status as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Two non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), Letter of Understandings and a return envelope And more ….

Microsoft MVP ’ s Benefits MSDN or TechNet Subscription Invite to attend MVP Summit Microsoft Professional Support service USD $150 coupons for Microsoft Company Store Invite to participate in Microsoft subsidiary events MVP Secure Web MVP Private Newsgroups

Technical Resources for MVPs Microsoft Shared Source Programs MVP Academy Member Downloads Community Solutions Microsoft Learning Opportunities Partner Level Knowledge Base Private Newsgroups Microsites MVP Product Feedback

Call To Actions Subscribe TechNet Flash Try our Webcasts Nominate yourselves for MVP Visit website for more information Provide your value feedback

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