Getting started: Top 10 ways to participate

Updated: March 6, 2008
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Play a part in Microsoft Dynamics communities. Interact with a pool of experts and experienced users. Microsoft Dynamics communities offer a unique opportunity for you to share hard-won tips, get answers to tough questions, or to broaden your understanding of business management software.

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Newsgroups
Engage in ongoing online discussions about Microsoft Dynamics topics. Easily accessible through Microsoft Internet Explorer, each newsgroup targets a specific Microsoft Dynamics software solution. Find an interesting topic? You can sign up to be notified when a reply is posted.

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Technical chat
Go to observe, go to ask questions. Hosted by product experts, our live chats are your opportunity to talk one-on-one with those who know Microsoft Dynamics best. Chats can be general or geared to developers and IT professionals. Subscribe to RSS feeds and never miss a moment.

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Blogs
Gain insight on Microsoft Dynamics, directly from the developers who created the solutions within it. Written by Microsoft employees, blogs provide you with insider opinions and tips. Some even have blogcasts (short videos) attached to them. Take advantage of RSS and OPML feeds to stay on top of the latest information.

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Webcasts
How can I automate business processes to accelerate growth? How can I use the full capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics CRM? Webcasts act almost as tutorials, answering your toughest questions about Microsoft Dynamics software solutions and related services. New webcasts take place every month. Plus, you can access previous presentations in our archive.

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Events
Attend a Microsoft conference. These worldwide events provide the chance for you to network, in person, with members of the Microsoft Dynamics community. Can’t attend? Many events are available through webcasts.

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User groups
Independent of Microsoft, user groups regularly meet online or in-person to share information not only about products, but about issues and interests common to their roles or industries. Connect with your peers, and get more out of your software and technology. Here’s a list of some user group aimed at Microsoft Dynamics and related products.

Microsoft Dynamics AX user group

Microsoft Dynamics NAV user group

Microsoft Dynamics SL users group

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Newsletters
Business decision makers take note: These newsletters bring to your desktop the latest news and resources to help you address your line-of-business challenges using Microsoft products and partners. Subscribe to your choice of newsletters today.

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Suggestions
Have a suggestion? We want to hear it. Give feedback and propose product improvements. Learn how here. You can rate ideas from other community members to help prioritize the suggestions that would be most useful.

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Microsoft Communities
There are a variety of Web sites offering those who use Microsoft products a chance to interact with other users. Ask a question, answer a question, or just stay up to date with the latest news and information.

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MSDN community center for developers

TechNet community for IT professionals

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Related communities
For an objective take on Microsoft Dynamics, we’ve gathered a list of the best online communities, bulletin boards, and newsgroups managed by users of Microsoft Dynamics products.



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