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Microsoft Services Essential Support is a new family of affordable, prepackaged support Offerings that can give your IT staff time to focus on more strategic projects, while helping to keep your budget lean. Available immediately, the Essential Support standard plan provides phone-based access to Microsoft technical support professionals who provide problem resolution support and proactive support assistance. You can find more detailed information on Essential Support in the Essential Customer services guide.


Essential Support Highlights

Two, fixed-price Microsoft support packages designed to meet the unique IT needs of midsized businesses.

Proactive support assistance with prescriptive advice and guidance on IT issues such as performance concerns, disaster recovery, and configuration assistance.

Phone-based support by Microsoft technical account professionals to help maximize IT efficiency and your technology ROI.

Full access to online information services to ensure your IT staff remains up to date on the latest Microsoft products and technologies.



Essential Services Level Summary

Level 0

Level 1

Support Account Management

Included

Included

Problem Resolution SupportUp to 15 hoursUp to 30 hours
Support AssistanceUp to 10 hoursUp to 20 hours
Information Services

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Additional Support Resources

Support Package Comparison Chart
See a comparison of Premier and Essential Support options to determine which option is right for you.

Microsoft Community Resources
Technical communities for sharing knowledge and news about Microsoft products and related technologies.

Professional Support
Phone-based support options for developers, IT professionals, and partners.

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