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Microsoft Partners Newsletter
Announcing Microsoft Forefront
Comprehensive Set of Business Security Products   
With Microsoft Forefront software, you can help protect, control, and integrate your customers' network infrastructure security. Confidently address escalating customer business demands by offering highly responsive information protection and access-control solutions. All supported by Microsoft technical guidance.
New Opportunities
Explore 2007 Microsoft Office System Key Features   
Technical presentation videos, created by Microsoft Consulting Services, can help you understand key features of the 2007 Microsoft Office release and the opportunities this new platform creates for your business.
Products and Solutions
Now Available: Systems Management Server 2003 R2   
Simplify systems updates and make them more secure using the new functionality of Systems Management Server 2003 Release 2 (R2). This release allows users to update custom line-of-business and third-party applications and scans for nearly 100 critical system vulnerabilities. Download the evaluation version today.
Sales and Marketing
Get Ready for Small Business Server 2003 R2: New Resources Available   
Stay ahead of the competition. New resources help you learn more about the features and benefits of Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 (SBS 2003 R2), available soon, and help you prepare to offer SBS 2003 R2 solutions to your customers and close more SBS sales.
You don't need to be a professional developer to create Windows applications that will help increase your customers' productivity. Visual Basic 2005 Express, an easy-to-use development tool, is designed for beginners. You'll be able to expand your development skills and broaden your company's offerings to customers. Visual Basic 2005 Express is available in the Microsoft Action Pack Subscription, an exclusive benefit for Registered Members.
Training and Events
Aspiring Small Business Specialists: Get a Jump-Start   
Move faster toward attaining the Small Business Specialist designation. At the Microsoft Small Business Symposium on July 10, we'll offer an intensive exam preparation class. You'll also have the opportunity to take Microsoft certification exam 70-282, needed to complete the technical requirement. Come discover new sales opportunities, gain practical business skills, and network with peers.
Show your customers how to solve critical business problems using the Microsoft Office System. Come to the Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) Expo Marketplace for a hands-on experience using the Solution Showcase for the Microsoft Office System, and learn how.
Expert Column: Perfecting Your Practice
Thinking Long-Term   
Rise above the crisis of the day and look toward building on your customers' long-term strategies. In this Expert Column, Rick Freedman examines the attributes of consultants who have become successful strategic advisors.
Licensing
Resellers: Get Basic Tools to Help You Recommend Licensing Solutions   
Discover short presentations that can help you identify Open Value licensing opportunities. Quick reference cards to help you compare licensing programs and Software Assurance benefits. And tools to help you prepare customer proposals.
Public Edition
June 19, 2006
In This Issue:
New Opportunities
Products and Solutions
Sales and Marketing
Training and Events
Expert Column: Perfecting Your Practice
Licensing
Membership
• Learn How to Enroll
• Find a Business Partner
• Learn More About Becoming a Small Business Specialist
Partner Marketing Center
• Learn About the Partner Marketing Center
• View All Marketing Campaigns
Security
• Save on Security Solutions Competency Exams Available to Registered Members
• Try the ISA Server 2006 Beta
• Security News
Popular Downloads
• Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
• 90-day Trial of Microsoft Dynamics GP
• Windows Defender Beta 2
Training and Events
• Worldwide Partner Conference Is Almost Full. Register Today.
Competency Resources
• Security Solutions
• Microsoft Business Solutions
• Learn More About Microsoft Competencies
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