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Strong Early Demand for Internet Information Server, Microsoft's New Web Server Feb. 27, 1996 - In the first two weeks, over 21,000 people have signed up to download IIS - 1 new registrant every 30 seconds - far exceeding our most optimistic expectations. And Netscape says we can't compare? Give us the opportunity to set the record straight. Microsoft Ships Internet Information Server Feb. 12, 1996 - It's four times faster than Netscape, offers a point-and-click setup, and runs on thousands of existing programs, tapping a base for more than 5 million Windows developers. Visit the Internet Information Server site and download the product today! Industry Embraces Microsoft Internet Information Server Feb. 12, 1996 - Fortune 500 customers, 30 PC server makers, 50 third-party ISAPI developers and thousands of Microsoft Solution Providers announce support and deployment for web server today. Exchange Server SDK ships to 1500 SPs, Customers and ISVs Feb. 20, 1996 - The Exchange Server SDK (software developers kit) contains a set of tools, libraries, sample code and extensive documentation to allow application developers to integrate their applications with Exchange Server. The kit supports development using Windows NT and C++ on Intel, MIPS and Alpha AXP platforms. The Microsoft Exchange Server SDK is a component of the Microsoft BackOffice SDK and ships on MSDN Level II. Microsoft Exchange Server is scheduled to release in the first quarter of 1996. Microsoft SQL Server Beta Builds on Success Feb 12, 1996 - Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5, adds new features that significantly improve throughput, scalability and ease-of-use, once again raising the bar on distributed client-server computing. Microsoft Announces Internet Tools, Licensing for SQL Server Feb. 12, 1996 - Microsoft announces three new Internet Tools for Microsoft SQL Server, tightly integrating the MS web server that will enable customers to deliver a new class of business applications on the Internet. Microsoft Announces the Microsoft BackOffice Logo Program Feb. 12, 1996 - The best way for Web site developers to identify their site as being powered by BackOffice is to join the logo program. Sign-up for the program and you're site will be eligible for listing in Microsoft's best of the Web showcase. Power Up! With Our Showcase of Cool Sites Feb. 12, 1996 - See the cutting edge in World Wide Web publishing and development--hot sites Powered by Microsoft BackOffice or optimized for the viewing with the Web's coolest browser, Internet Explorer Previous BackOffice News