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About Open Protocols

To foster innovation and interoperability, Microsoft makes available technical specifications for protocols used to communicate with a number of its most popular products, including various versions of Windows,  and Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Exchange Server, and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server.

These protocol specifications enable and encourage a vibrant development community, resulting in smarter, interoperable products.

Innovation

Microsoft protocols help enhance development of interoperable solutions.

Quality

Microsoft provides open access to technical documentation and world class support and tools.

Community

Microsoft builds community with newsletters, complimentary technical assistance, community support forums, and events like Plugfests and Interop Labs.

 

Community Forums

Open Specifications Forum Group Participate in the top-level forum group.
Using the Open Specifications Ask questions about the Open Specifications documents, their organization, language conventions, and references.
Windows Protocols Discuss technical content and implementation of the Windows protocols described in the Open Specifications.
File Services Discuss technical content and implementation of Server Message Block (SMB) protocols described in the Open Specifications.
Using the Office Protocols Discuss technical content and implementation of the Microsoft Office protocols described in the Open Specifications.
Using the Exchange Server Protocols Discuss technical content and implementation of the Exchange Server and Outlook protocols described in the Open Specifications.
Using the SharePoint Products and Technologies Protocols Discuss technical content and implementation of the Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies protocols described in the Open Specifications.
Office Binary File Formats Discuss technical content and implementation of the Microsoft Office binary file formats described in the Open Specifications.
Using the Microsoft SQL Server Protocols Discuss technical content and implementation of the Microsoft SQL Server protocols described in the Open Specifications.
Documentation on Standards Discuss technical content and implementation of certain standards as they are implemented in Microsoft high-volume products.
Interoperability Scenarios: Technical Questions Discuss implementation of technical scenarios around interoperability.
Office Open Document Format Implementation Discuss technical content and implementation of the Office implementation of the ODF 1.1 standard.