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 Online

The Microsoft Office Online Web site 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.

Microsoft TechNet

Microsoft 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 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 Center on the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) 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 provides links to information about both current and past versions of Microsoft 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.

Microsoft Windows Server System

The Microsoft Windows Server System Web site provides links to information about the full range of Microsoft server products. You can use this site to get breaking news on server products, or to link to information about products such as Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Windows SharePoint™ Services, and more.

Office Sites Worldwide

International customers can visit the Office Sites Worldwide page to find links to localized Microsoft Office Web sites around the world.