Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 Integration and Development with the.NET Framework Closing

Review We covered a lot of stuff the past couple days: –Dynamics AX Snap –Business Intelligence and Reporting –Application Integration Framework (AIF) –Enterprise Portal So what’s do I do next?

METRO Early Adopter Program T HE EVOLUTION OF STRUCTURED ISV EVANGELISM P ROGRAMS

E SSENTIALS What is Metro? What is being offered and how does it work? Support services Timing and schedule What is the Metro portal? Potential ISV Marketing Benefits Next steps

BRAND Microsoft® Metro PROMISE Create advantage and opportunity for partners by removing the friction from early adoption PHASES Discover Recruit + Advise Learn Enroll + Train Develop Build + Test Release Promote + Deploy PRINCIPLES Deliver value, build trust, and assure a predictable experience that produces consistent results ENABLERS Access to Timely and Relevant Content Expert Technical Guidance High Quality Support and Services W HAT IS M ETRO ?

W HAT DOES M ETRO O FFER ? METRO SQL Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 Visual Studio 2008 Dynamics Vista Web UX Office System

T HE F OUR P HASES OF M ETRO 1-Discover 1-Discover Local recruitment events led by Developer Evangelists that describe all early adopter offeringsLocal recruitment events led by Developer Evangelists that describe all early adopter offerings 2-Learn ISV partners sign up and select one or more technology tracksISV partners sign up and select one or more technology tracks 3-Develop ISV partners develop applications and network with other Metro community membersISV partners develop applications and network with other Metro community members 4-Release Evidence, references, co- marketing opportunities, and certification (where applicable)Evidence, references, co- marketing opportunities, and certification (where applicable)

L EARN : A NEW T RAINING M ODEL In-Person, Local Instructor- Led Training On-Demand Distance Learning App Compat and Feature Exploitive Labs

D EVELOP : B UILDING AND TESTING Enhanced support services become available – PSS Support – PSS Callback Service – Architectural Review – 1:1 Live Meeting Workshop ISV qualifies for invitation to Redmond labs (deep dives/architectural reviews), more access to product team and other SME’s.

R ELEASE : T HE F INAL F RONTIER ISV partners enrolled in Metro provide evidence and references, date solution will be in-market/deployable Increased visibility in the marketplace for completed applications – Example: SQL Server 2008 Velocity

E XPANDED S UPPORT S ERVICES All requests are tracked Detailed reporting monthly Services levels increase in value with progress toward release Bugs are reported to product teams Guaranteed response time No Support offerings Discover PSS Managed Forum PSS Support Learn PSS Support PSS Callback Service Architectural Review 1:1 Live Mtg Workshop Develop Marketing Package Certification Lab Release

M ETRO PORTAL : ISV P ARTNER V IEW My Tracks web part allows partners to enroll in tracks and will provide access to the associated track sites, event links, and PSS-moderated Forums. My Company applications displays ALL applications from the Company. My Applications displays applications the user profiles or applications the user associates themselves with. Support can be accessed via the My Applications web part. Partners can invite others from their company to Metro via My Team web part

B ENEFITS Marketing Opportunities PR / Press Release Local Launch Opportunities Showcase ISV Solutions - Solution Briefs and Videos ISV Solution Slides Channel 9

N EXT STEPS 1.Based on prior guidance, determine early adoption project scope 2.Update brief project/application profile 3.Review schedule and choose learning “tracks” thru the Metro Portal 4.Participate in upcoming activities and opportunities 5.Marketing Opportunities – Take Advantage !

Solution Finder 5,600 Profiled Solutions Publish Top Solutions Penetrate Markets Accelerate Revenue Build Channel Capacity Published Priority Vertical Solutions Industry & Vertical Solution Maps Vertical Marketing Resources Focused Resellers & Industry Specialists

Use the Certified for Microsoft Dynamics logo to identify your high quality solution on marketing material Certified for Microsoft Dynamics solutions will be displayed at the top (*) on the Search Result site *) when the keyword search is relevant Certified for Microsoft Dynamics solutions will be displayed at the top (*) on the Search Result site *) when the keyword search is relevant

Software Test Customer References Service Plan Partner Status Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 Microsoft Dynamics NAV 5.0 / 2009 Microsoft Dynamics SL customers using tested solution together with current or prior version of Microsoft Dynamics Partner Foundation Plan Partner Advantage Plan Gold Certified Partner Status in the Microsoft Partner Program

Visit: Questions: The portal for partners who want to develop solutions on Microsoft Dynamics

What’s Next Start developing your solutions now Take advantage of Metro resources –Submit bugs, provide feedback Certify your Applications –Certified for Microsoft Dynamics

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