Microsoft Sponsored IIS NNTP Newsgroups

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Internet Information Server, all versions

SUMMARY

Microsoft provides no-charge Microsoft-sponsored Network News Transfer Protocol (NNTP) newsgroups on the Internet as part of a family of Information Services offerings. This service boosts Microsoft's Internet presence and further addresses customer demand for one-stop information and services over the Internet. Microsoft is investing in the newsgroups to create a community in which customers can share technical information about Microsoft products and technologies. Microsoft Newsgroups can be accessed by any newsgroup reader, including Microsoft Internet News, which is included with Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0.

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The Microsoft-sponsored newsgroups offer peer-to-peer interaction on the Internet. Microsoft does not offer any formal support in the newsgroups. Instead, Microsoft sponsors the newsgroups as a platform for participating in the global community of Microsoft customers and product experts. In addition, Microsoft monitors the newsgroups to ensure accuracy of information and assists MVPs as needed.

Microsoft MVPs (Most Valuable Professionals) provide technical answers and expertise in the newsgroups. The Microsoft MVPs come from a wide range of backgrounds and professions, with a willingness to give their time, expertise, and advice to enhance the technical skills of other customers within the newsgroups.

To access the newsgroups, configure your NNTP newsgroup reader to connect to the server msnews.microsoft.com. No user name or password is required to access this server. The following newsgroups are available for you to post your questions to:

   microsoft.public.inetserver.dbweb
   microsoft.public.inetserver.iis
   microsoft.public.inetserver.iis.activeserver
   microsoft.public.inetserver.iis.tripoli
   microsoft.public.inetserver.misc
  

For information about the MVP program, connect to: http://www.microsoft.com/supportnet/SupportPartners/MVPs/BrochureNT.HTM