Microsoft MSDN Subscription FAQ
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What are Microsoft's MSDN Subscriptions?
Microsoft's MSDN Subscriptions are a grouping of core Microsoft products with Visual Studio, SQL Server and Operating Systems among the major components. The MSDN Subscription licenses are to be used for testing, demonstration and development only. MSDN Subscription components, such as SQL Server are not legal to use in a full production. MSDN Subscriptions offer priority access to the core Microsoft software products in order to provide the tools that one needs to develop core business infrastructure, web content, business logical applications, mobile applications, SQL databases and more.
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MSDN Subscriptions generally offer technical support incidents (# depends on subscription level - please inquire), download access to all products provided in subscription, media shipments of all products available in subscription (on CD or DVD), on-line concierge, managed newsgroups and more.
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How did Microsoft change the MSDN Subscription format?
Microsoft has released the newest versions of Visual Studio 2010.
Microsoft felt that the prior "Team System" concept and naming was confusing.
Developers felt that they must somehow be part of a development team in order to
utilize the functionality of the Team products, which was not true.
Microsoft has taken mant of the Team modules and wrapped them into the Visual
Studio 2010 Premium edition, not to be confused with MSDN Premium. MSDN
Premium IS NOT the same and Visual Studio 2010 Premium.
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How do I purchase Microsoft MSDN Subscription licensing?
SSWI makes purchasing your Visual Studio and Visual Studio with MSDN licenses easy. We offer the entire line of Visual Studio products with and without MSDN Subscription licenses. You can choose between 1 year, 2 year and 3 year MSDN Subscriptions. Some restrictions apply on each license type, so please contact our MSDN Subscription licensing experts for details. Licensing is available for corporate, government, academic and charity organizations.
Is the MSDN Subscription license legal for use in a production environment /a>?
NNo, MSDN Subscriptions are only intended for use in a developing, testing or demonstration environment. Please consult SWI's MSDN Subscription licensing experts for additional details.
How do I know which MSDN subscription is right for me or my company /a>?
AA couple things to consider: How many licenses are required? How many developers will be using the development products? Do you have current licensing? Is this licensing expiring soon? Do you have a qualifying upgradeable product? What is your role in the development life cycle? Do you work in a team or individually? These are all questions SWI will help to pinpoint so that we can consult you on the best options for you or your company.
Does Microsoft offer special pricing for charity, government and educations for MSDN Subscriptions /a>?
Yes, specific price levels and product SKUs are available for your organization. Microsoft and SWI will need to verify company or individual credentials in order approve or deny special pricing. Please call 1-800-774-9187 or e-mail sales@software-intl.com iif you would like to apply for special pricing.
Do I get everything in the new MSDN subscriptions that I am used to in the old
MSDN Premium and Professional Subscriptions ?
The answer is essentially yes. There are a lot of new options.
Visual Studio 2010 Premium with MSDN Subscription get you more than you are used to getting with MSDN
Premium. The MSDN Subscription benefits are essentiallt the same when you
buy Visual Studio 2010 with MSDN Subscription as the previous MSDN Premium
subscription that came with Visual Studio Professional - however, the difference
is that Visual Studio Professional 2008/2005 is not an equivalent version to
Visual Studio 2010 Premium.
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What is Visual Studio
2010 Ultimate with MSDN Subscription ?
Visual Studio 2010
Ultimate is the new top level of Visual Studio. The Ultimate edition is
Visual Studio at its' core, but it is going to offer all of additional
modules/plugins available for Visual Studio 2010.
Is the MSDN Subscription licensing perpetual /a>? Can I use the products after my subscription has expired?
YYes, the licensing is perpetual, but the MSDN Subscription services are not perpetual. MSDN Subscription services expire depending on the length of your subscription.