Microsoft sponsored IIS NNTP newsgroups (171058)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Internet Information Server 1.0
- Microsoft Internet Information Server 2.0
- Microsoft Internet Information Server 3.0
- Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0
- Microsoft Internet Information Services version 6.0
- Microsoft Internet Information Services 5.0
- Microsoft Internet Information Services version 5.1
This article was previously published under Q171058 We strongly recommend that all users upgrade to Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) version 6.0 running on Microsoft Windows Server 2003. IIS 6.0 significantly increases Web infrastructure security. For more information about IIS security-related topics, visit the following Microsoft Web site: 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.
For more information about available newsgroups, and to access them through your browser, visit the following Web site:
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.iis
Microsoft technical communities provide opportunities to interact with Microsoft employees, experts, and your peers in order to share knowledge and news about Microsoft products and related technologies. These technical communities provide a variety of ways to access answers to questions, to access solutions to problems, and to share your own expertise. These technical communities are located at the following Web site:
For further configuration help and instructions, connect to:
For information about the MVP program, connect to:
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 8/16/2006 |
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