Take advantage of the following resources to learn more about SQL Server 2005 and
begin building your solution.
Why Build on SQL Server 2005?
Discover opportunities to build enterprise applications with SQL Server
2005.
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Membership in this program brings you a full array of benefits
for only $375.
In addition to receiving SQL Server 2005, you'll receive up to 5 software licenses
for various editions of Microsoft Windows operating systems and the 2007 Microsoft
Office system. You also get a full array of server products including Microsoft
Windows Server 2003, Exchange 2003 Server, and SharePoint Portal Server. An MSDN
subscription and technical support are also part of this great offer. Licenses are
for internal use only. Some restrictions apply,
see site for details.
See the upgrades in enterprise data management, business intelligence, and developer
productivity.
SQL Server Case Study: Realm
Learn how Realm Business Solutions used Microsoft products to speed up release cycles
and find cost-effective ways to quickly tap new markets overseas. Realm was able
to reduce time to market, the lower cost of global expansion, and maintain accountability.
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SQL Server Case Study: Misys
Misys Healthcare Systems wanted to both increase the market share of its new products
and get those products to market quickly. Offering Misys solutions in a Microsoft
environment helped the company address customer's needs while reducing development
time by 50 percent.
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Use the following step-by-step processes to build your solutions on the SQL Server
2005 platform. We've included training resources—use them to connect with
peers, enhance your basic understanding of SQL Server 2005, and gain insights into
highly marketable solutions.
Try SQL Server 2005 now. Register for a 180-day trial or download SQL Server 2005
Express Edition for free.
Visit the ISV Innovation site to access virtual labs, web seminars, and information
on upcoming live events.
Visit the MSDN SQL Server Technical Forum to submit questions and search across
thousands of SQL-specific threads.
Discuss SQL Server 2005 and related topics with Microsoft partners, customers, and
employees through public newsgroups.
Discuss technical and product-related topics with your peers. And get a guaranteed
response to your questions by Microsoft support professionals through partner-only
newsgroups.
Get fast answers to your technical questions. Find the latest news, how-to articles,
and technical communities, plus webcasts, podcasts, downloads, and more.
Get technical reference materials, case studies, security guides, and performance-tuning
recommendations from the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Technical Documentation Library.
Visit CodePlex to create new open-source SQL Server projects to share with the world,
join others who have already started their own projects, or build off existing applications
on this site.
Take advantage of rewards for early adopters.
Be one of the first 100 companies to register your solution for testing and receive
a voucher from VeriTest worth US$800. This lets you take the
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Platform Test for ISV Solutions
and authenticate your SQL Server 2005 application.
To access your voucher code,
register your solution
and click on the "Benefits" link on your solution dashboard.
Follow these steps to test your application:
At step 4 in the VeriTest registration process, you will need to enter your voucher
number (available from the Benefits link on your solution dashboard). Then select
"By Check" under "Payment Information."
Download detailed instructions for the registration process.
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Note: It takes an average of three to four weeks to complete the
test process, once the following have occurred:
- Your registration is received.
- Your voucher is confirmed.
- Your software is submitted.
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Congratulations—you've developed your solution. Take advantage of the following
tools and marketing resources to help you position your solution in the marketplace,
obtain valuable leads, and close sales.
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the Microsoft Partner Program
Register with the Microsoft Partner Program to get access to great benefits and
resources (
more details are available here). To join, follow the step-by-step
enrollment process or associate your email address with an existing company record.
Registration typically takes about 15 to 30 minutes, and is required to access some
of the marketing resources listed below.
Showcase your solution to a vast global audience of Microsoft customers and partners
on the Partner Solution Profiler.
Marketing and Sales Benefits
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Marketing Tools
Find everything you need to engage customers and capitalize on potential revenue-generating
business opportunities.
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Analyst Reports
Get valuable insights from reports published by respected research firms at no charge.
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Microsoft Partner Marketing Center
Save money. Download campaign templates and create your own custom marketing materials.
- Vertical
Resource Center
If you already deliver vertical solutions, why not engage with Microsoft's vertical
strategy?
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ISV/Software Solutions Competency Benefits
The ISV/Software Solutions competency offers a wealth of development resources,
along with in-depth marketing and sales support specifically for ISVs. Learn more
about the benefits available to partners with the ISV/Software Solutions competency.
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Microsoft Partner Channel Builder
Create relationships with complementary solution providers across industries, geographies,
and competencies. The Partner Channel Builder helps you:
- Promote your offerings to other partners worldwide.
- Create business relationships with partners whose skills and expertise complement
your own.
- Broaden your services and solutions to respond to more complex business opportunities.
- Get easy online access to opportunities through collaboration and mutual referrals.
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