Online Special-Interest Groups

Get the help you need, when you need it with MSDN Online Special-Interest Groups (OSIGs).

OSIGs make it possible to get answers to all of your technical questions. You'll save time by tapping into the MSDN Online community of peers who are building applications similar to yours. Why wonder the halls of your office looking for your resident expert when there's a world of expertise right here on MSDN Online? In addition to introducing you to peers, we've collected technical support options, special offers, information on training and certification, events, and links to additional resources - all to help you quickly find the information you need.

Each OSIG is a collection of resources tailored to a specific development tool, technology, or issue. Use the navigation area on the left to explore the OSIGs. Join MSDN Online today, and start using the benefits of OSIG's!

Technical support options

Technical support options including Web-based access to relevant newsgroups, sorted by product for faster access; Members Helping Members, a searchable database of MSDN members to help you find developers with similar interests, or volunteer to help others; the MSDN Member Gazette, where you can read about other members' real-life solutions and see your own articles in print.

Special offers

Special offers such as free developer tool downloads, valuable services, and discounts.

Training and certification resources

Training and certification resources, like online seminars, tool tutorials, and training road maps to help you become an expert developer, learn to use new tools, or simply hone your skills. Our comprehensive guide to training and certification resources includes everything from self-paced courses and tutorials to instructor-led seminars.

Events listings

Events listings to help you plug into both Microsoft and third-party events in your area, across the country, and around the world. You'll also find information about upcoming topics and times for our Ask the Expert Chats, as well as transcripts of past chat sessions.