Check This Out! Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio Launch Resources!
This exciting preview helps you show your customers' key business and IT decision makers how to host and develop connected applications that can give their businesses a competitive edge.
The Basics
Your customers have serious business challenges.
You have the opportunity to help solve these problems by being a part of the largest-scale IT professional and developer launch in Microsoft history—the release of Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Server 2008. Take a look at the links below to become familiar with the products and turn this launch wave into a revenue opportunity.
Get to know the Products
The availability of new technologies creates significant revenue opportunities for Microsoft partners. Learn how you can tailor solutions for your customers to help ensure their success.
Windows Server 2008
With its powerful tools and flexible platform, Windows Server 2008 can be a valuable resource for your customers’ success.
Overview
The Face of Windows Server
Partner Resources for Windows Server 2008
Visual Studio 2008
Learn how Visual Studio 2008 will enable developers and development teams to rapidly create connected applications on the latest platforms.
Overview
SQL Server 2008
Learn how Microsoft SQL Server 2008 will provide your customers with a trusted, productive, and intelligent data platform that will enable them to run their most demanding mission critical applications.
Overview
Get the Betas
Get a head start by learning about the products and building solutions.
Get Visual Studio Beta 2
Learn about Windows Server 2008 RC
Download the SQL Server 2008 CTP
Technical
Technical Training and Deployment
With the launch of Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Server 2008, you can use the skills you already have to expand your offerings and take advantage of new market opportunities. Gain the necessary training below to deploy, customize and support these new solutions.
Technical Training
Get technical training on Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008, and SQL Server 2008 to help prepare your customers for the future of IT.
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 Partner Readiness
Windows Server 2008 Partner Resources
Windows Server 2008 Webcasts & Labs
Visual Studio 2008
Visual Studio Partner Readiness Training
SQL Server 2008
SQL Partner Readiness Training
Specialization Training
These courses will give you the knowledge you need to upgrade your existing Windows Server 2003 MCSE skills to Windows Server 2008. Learn more.
Building Solutions
Create the solutions of the future in the Microsoft Visual Studio.
Promote Expertise through Competencies
Sales & Marketing
Sales Training and Creating Customer Demand
Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Server 2008 will equip your customers to make more informed decisions and become more flexible in the ever-changing world of IT. Gain the sales tools necessary to turn this launch wave into a significant revenue opportunity.
Launch Events
Give your business a competitive edge by attending one of our Partner Sales & Training Events
Host a Sneak Peek Event-- Limited time!
By hosting a unique Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio™ 2008, and SQL Server 2008 preview event, you can be one of the first partners to give insight on the latest. Learn more on how to execute a Sneak Peek event!
Marketing Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008 & SQL Server 2008
Get a launch Ready-to-Go Campaign in your marketing plan.
Ready-to-Go Campaigns!
Save time and money by utilizing professionally developed and customizable marketing materials. Capitalize on the launch wave by planning on executing a Ready-to-Go Campaign to generate demand and build your sales funnel! The first launch related Ready-to-Go Campaigns will be available in November!
Profile Your Solution
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