Microsoft TechNet is Microsoft’s information technology professional service.  In my experience TechNet has done an excellent job of just “being there” when it comes to most support and testing issues. TechNet is a Microsoft service for IT Professionals that can be purchased at a few different levels. TechNet Plus Direct is the least expensive level, at $350 a year, and with it comes many useful features:

1. Direct download access to all Microsoft products
2. 2 free professional support incidents
3. 24×7 Online Concierge
4. Microsoft TechNet user forum
5. Subscribution to TechNet Magazine
6. Access to e-Learning courses to help prep for MS Certification Exams
7. Access to Beta software

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