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Through BizSpark, Microsoft provides a wide range of support services for startups. Our resources give startups the technological and business development tools they need to help drive long-term success.

Channel 9: Microsoft Community Forum
This website features technical videos and community discussion of Microsoft’s software, providing an in-depth learning environment for startups.

Developer Resources
A global community of peers and technical experts is ready to help startups develop, test and deliver innovative solutions built on Microsoft technologies.

  • MSDN
    Resources for developers writing applications using Microsoft products and technologies.

  • MSDN Architecture Center
    Information and examples about latest software architecture techniques and trends.

  • Microsoft Support
    Online technical support for Microsoft's leading applications.

  • The Microsoft ISV Site
    Resources to help ISVs build, sell and market applications built on Microsoft technologies.

  • Silverlight Partner Initiative
    Access a broad range of training, marketing and support benefits for agencies, software and hardware developers, solution providers, content delivery networks and more.

  • ASP.NET
    Get tools and training to build compelling websites using Microsoft ASP.NET.

  • .NET Framework
    Join the Microsoft .NET Framework Community.

  • .NET Framework
    Join the Windows Embedded Community.

  • Platform Comparison
    Making a platform decision? Get a comprehensive comparison of Linux and Microsoft Server, CIO interviews, videos, case studies and more.

  • Scalability and Very Large Databases
    The tools and resources you need to achieve the highest levels of scalability using SQL Server.

  • RubyForge
    Microsoft's Ruby language compiler and code snippets.

 

Technical Communities
Microsoft supports a very robust development community that you can plug into to help you learn, develop and support your solutions. Below are some of the most active developer sites and resources.

  • Ineta
    Peer-based organizational, educational, and promotional support to the growing worldwide community of Microsoft®.NET user groups.

  • MSFT Technical Community Blogs
    Blogs, chats, newsgroups, etc - designed to share knowledge & resources about MSFT products & technologies.

  • Channel 9
    Join the conversation.

  • MSDN Online Chats
    Forums and discussions about Microsoft products or technologies, hosted by one or more Microsoft experts.

  • MSDN Forums
    Get your technical questions answered.

  • MSDN Blogs
    Expert blogs on Microsoft technologies.

  • MSDN Community Center
    Central portal for MSDN forum, blogs, newsgroups, chats and more.

  • c Team
    Keep up to date on the resources available to ISVs and technologies.