The document provides an overview of Salesforce as a highly customizable CRM platform that utilizes cloud computing. It highlights job opportunities, development benefits, and various resources for learning about Salesforce, including certifications and community support. Additionally, it mentions specific tools and features within the Salesforce ecosystem, such as Apex and workflow rules.

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Shivanath Devinarayanan
Salesforce.com MVP
@shivanathd

2. What is Salesforce?
 Salesforce.com is CRM Platform
 Underlying platform is called force.com which is highly customizable
 Customer and Developer Oriented

3. Why Salesforce?
 Cloud Computing is the Latest technology
 Salesforce Architects are the highest paid
 Salesforce.com is Forbes #1 innovator 3 years in a row
 Lot of job opportunities in a niche market

4. Intro to
 Platform as a Service and Multi-tenant
 Apex - world’s 1st on demand language
 5X faster Development and 1/2th cost !
 Compilation on the cloud
 All you need is a browser
 Salesforce.com v/s Force.com

5. Point and Click Development
 Objects & Tabs
 Schema Builder
 Formula fields
 Validation Rules
 Workflow Rules & Approval Processes
 Email Alerts
 Outbound Messages
 Field Updates
 Chatter
 Flows

6. Sign Up for Dev Account
 http://developer.force.com/join
Login to salesforce
 http://login.salesforce.com

7. Certifications
 Administrator 201
 Advanced ADM 301
 Developer 401
 Advanced Developer 501
 http://certification.salesforce.com
 Study Group in Success community

8. I need help !!
 Developer Force forum : http://developer.force.com
 Answers Community : http://success.salesforce.com
 Twitter #askforce
 StackExchange : salesforce.stackexchange.com

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