IT Resources on the Web

Microsoft provides a number of Web sites that feature information and tools designed to meet the needs of administrators and information technology (IT) professionals. The following sites might be of special interest to those of you who deploy and support Microsoft Office 2003.

Microsoft Office home page

The Microsoft Office home page at http://www.microsoft.com/office/ provides overview information about the Microsoft Office System of products. The site includes feature guides, evaluation information, deployment support, and links to a wide range of resources designed to help you get the most out of your products. You can click Site Map on the home page to view a list of sites related to specific Office products.

Microsoft Office Online

The Microsoft Office Online Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/office/ serves as a gateway to a number of specialized sites that support and enhance the Microsoft Office System of products. The site includes Template Gallery, Design Gallery Live, Office Assistance Center, Office eServices, and Office Update, as well as links to related sites covering platform, developer, and international issues.

Office Resource Kit

The Office Resource Kit Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/office/ork provides the complete set of content and tools featured in the Microsoft Office 2003 Resource Kit. The site is updated frequently to keep you current on service releases, security issues, and strategies and tactics for deployment. Links to previous resource kits for Office XP, Office 2000, and Office 97/98 are included at the bottom of the left pane of the site’s home page.

Microsoft TechNet

Microsoft TechNet, http://www.microsoft.com/technet, is a broad-based information and community resource for administrators and IT professionals. TechNet contains a wealth of information about planning, evaluating, deploying, maintaining, and supporting a range of IT products and systems.

Microsoft Product Support Services

The Microsoft Product Support Services site at http://support.microsoft.com/ provides links to such resources as the searchable Knowledge Base, the Download Center, and the Customer Support site. You’ll also find links to support phone numbers, online support requests, and worldwide support resources.

MSDN Office Developer Center

The Office Developer Web site on MSDN (http://msdn.microsoft.com/office) features articles, tools, and tips for creating programmable solutions using Office 2003. Topics include such areas as data access, automation, and developing applications with Office components and Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).

Microsoft Windows

The Microsoft Windows site at http://www.microsoft.com/windows provides links to information about both current and past versions of Windows products. You can browse links in the left pane of the home page to access the Windows Update center, technology sites such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, and other resources such as MSDN and TechNet.

Office Sites Worldwide

International customers can visit the Office Sites Worldwide page at http://www.microsoft.com/office/worldwide.asp to find links to localized Microsoft Office Web sites around the world.