1. Intro | What | Why | How | Exit What The Microsoft Partner Program offers valuable opportunities and resources to help you maximize your business results. Why Explore the top reasons to join. Receive internal-use software licenses, technical support, and the latest information that can give you the competitive edge. How It’s free to join. Follow these easy enrollment steps, and take advantage of the privileges of partnering with Microsoft today. Microsoft Partner Program Calling all System Builders, join the » » » 1 of 22

2. System if you build and sell new, complete PCs or servers and preinstall software on those computers. Whether you build one system or more than a hundred systems a month, Microsoft offers operating systems software and application software specifically for you to preinstall on the systems you build through the Microsoft Authorized OEM Distributors in your area. 2 of 22 Intro | What| Why | How | Exit You are a Builder…

3. Intro | What System builders who partner with Microsoft get access to a host of opportunities and resources only available to members of the Microsoft Partner Program. Join today to take advantage of the valuable membership benefits | Why | How | Exit 3 of 22 Calling all System Builders

4. Stay on Top Microsoft’s Partner Program helps you maximize your business, lets you stay on top of industry trends, keeps your company up- to-date with cutting edge technology, and leverages the strength of the Microsoft brand to promote your business. 4 of 22 Intro | What| Why | How | Exit

5. Explore the Benefits The Microsoft Partner Program provides extensive benefits that map to the main areas of your business–from planning your business, building and maintaining expertise, acquiring and retaining customers, and providing support services. Learn more about the benefits available to Registered Members of Microsoft’s Partner Program, and enroll today! 5 of 22 Intro | What| Why | How | Exit

6. Technical Training Downloads Marketing Materials Intro | What | Why Explore the benefits of joining the Microsoft Partner Program: 6 Reasons Enroll | How | Exit to Software Licenses Free Technical Support Access to Information 6 of 22

7. Reason #1 why System Builders join the Microsoft Partner Program: Access to software licenses for internal use Eligibility to subscribe to the Microsoft Action PackMicrosoft Action Pack The Action Pack includes not-for-distribution internal-use licenses for select Microsoft software technologies. Intro | What | Why| How | Exit 7 of 22

8. Free technical support benefits Free, unlimited number of Business-Critical Phone Support incidentsBusiness-Critical Phone Support Online access to the OEM System Builder Preinstallation and OEM Licensing NewsgroupsOEM System Builder Preinstallation and OEM Licensing Newsgroups Online access to the Microsoft Managed NewsgroupsMicrosoft Managed Newsgroups Reason #2 why System Builders join the Microsoft Partner Program: Intro | What | Why| How | Exit 8 of 22

9. Reason #3 why System Builders join the Microsoft Partner Program: Intro | What | Why| How | Exit Access to the latest technical information Get training and updates through newsletters and webcasts on security, Service Packs, software products such as Windows Vista, and more. newslettersService Packs Windows V Get access to more than 250,000 Knowledge Base articles and professional tips and tricks.Knowledge Base articles 9 of 22

10. Online technical training and readiness resources Learn to preinstall effectively and efficiently with online video training resources.online video training resources Access online training through the Learning Center tutorials.Learning Center tutorials Test your preinstallation skills by taking the online preinstallation tests.preinstallation tests Learn how to pass the Windows Logo Program testing through the Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL).Windows Hardware Quality Labs Reason #4 why System Builders join the Microsoft Partner Program: Intro | What | Why| How | Exit 10 of 22

11. Access to hardware information and software downloads Get the latest links to third-party hardware drivers, downloads, and compatibility tools. Learn about Microsoft technology breakthroughs in mouse and keyboard solutions. Check out the Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) to ensure that you’re using compatible hardware components and drivers.Hardware Compatibility List Reason #5 why System Builders join the Microsoft Partner Program: Intro | What | Why| How | Exit 11 of 22

12. Reason #6 why System Builders join the Microsoft Partner Program: Intro | What | Why| How | Exit Marketing materials and Licensing guides Find answers to frequently asked licensing questions.licensing questions Get access to customer-ready marketing materials.customer-ready marketing materials Get access to the Online Product Guide for Local OEMs.Online Product Guide for Local OEMs. 12 of 22

13. Enrollment in the Microsoft Partner Program as at the Registered Member level is free, and only takes a few minutes. Once you enroll, you can start enjoying the benefits of the Microsoft Partner Program.start enjoying There are two ways to enroll in the partner program: Attach your organization to an existing partner account, or Create an entirely new partner account. Get Started! Enroll in the Microsoft Partner Program today 13 of 22 Intro | What | Why | How | Exit

14. Find an existing partner account If your organization is already a member of the Microsoft Partner Program: Sign in to the Microsoft Partner Program website using your Windows Live ID. Click on the View Your Membership button – located near the top right side of your screen. Click on the Membership Center button; then select your organization and continue enrollment.Microsoft Partner Program website 14 of 22 Intro | What | Why | How | Exit

15. Create a new partner account The following information will be needed to enroll: Contact Information Personal Profile Resource Directory Listing Business Operations Information Microsoft Competencies Information Technologies and Services 15 of 22 Intro | What | Why | How | Exit

16. 5 Steps to Enrollment as a Microsoft Partner Program Registered Member Once you have the information required, simply complete the five- step enrollment process for the Registered Member level, and begin enjoying your benefits. After you create an account, you can return anytime to complete the enrollment process for your partner level. Mandatory fields will be noted on each screen. 16 of 22 Intro | What | Why | How | Exit

17. 5 Steps to Enrollment Step 1: Select the level of partnership at which you would like to enroll your organization. Select Registered Member if you are enrolling for that level. View a comparison of partnership levels. 17 of 22 Intro | What | Why | How | Exit

18. 5 Steps to Enrollment Step 2: Identify Your Organization This includes the name and address for your organization. You will be prompted to enter this once you begin. 18 of 22 Intro | What | Why | How | Exit

19. 5 Steps to Enrollment Step 3: Accept the Microsoft Partner Program Agreement and Privacy Statement Please read and accept the agreement to continue. Please note that the English language version of the Microsoft Partner Program Agreement governs all legal aspects of this agreement. 19 of 22 Intro | What | Why | How | Exit

20. 5 Steps to Enrollment Step 4: Provide Individual Contact, Organizational Contact, and Business Operations Profile information. Please make sure that you have selected the OEM Hardware Solutions option when you indicate your area of business focus. 20 of 22 Intro | What | Why | How | Exit

21. 5 Steps to Enrollment Step 5: Click on the Submit Enrollment button! You will then receive an enrollment completion verification page. You will then be able to access all of the Registered Member benefits in the Microsoft Partner Program. 21 of 22 Intro | What | Why | How | Exit

22. Enroll Now! Begin Enrollment NowBegin Enrollment Now! Intro | What | Why | How | Exit 22 of 22