When you sign up for this cost-effective, annual subscription, you will receive one Welcome Kit and three Quarterly Update Kits with your subscription containing the following:

• Internal-use desktop and server software
• Special promotions and offers
• Product demos

Eligibility To subscribe to MAPS, you must be a registered member of the Microsoft Partner Program and pass an assessment.

How to Subscribe

• Get step-by-step instructions to guide you through the subscription process.

Subscribing to MAPS gives you access to a variety of resources to help build your business.

Internal-Use Software and Product Demos Get internal-use product licenses to test and demo, as well as in-depth product information. Use these resources to effectively promote, install, and build solutions that use Microsoft products and technologies.

Sales Support Enhance your sales and marketing efforts with sales guides, special promotions, product offers, and other timely resources.

Technical Support Get online technical support*—available at no extra charge—from the MAPS Online Technical Community (limited to MAPS subscribers):

• Monday through Friday
• Microsoft support professionals are available to answer technical and MAPS program questions within eight business hours.

* Limited to MAPS subscribers.

Also participate in discussions about topics such as:

• Assessment requirement
• Subscription process
• Quarterly Update Kit shipments

Localized support is available in 16 languages.

From business planning to customer retention, the Microsoft Partner Program offers:

• A single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes your expertise
• Rewards you for the total impact that you have in the technology marketplace
• Delivers value to help your business succeed

When you become a Registered Member of the Microsoft Partner Program you get free, exclusive system builder resources!

Learn more about the Microsoft Partner Program.