The Express products offer lightweight, easy-to-use and easy-to-learn products that enable non-professionals to quickly build exciting, dynamic Web sites and Windows applications. Used together or separately, the Express products help a large class of entry-level developers learn and evaluate development on the Windows platform.
The Microsoft Express product lines for SQL Server and Visual Studio consist of the following:
Visual C++® 2005 Express Edition and Visual J#® 2005 Express Edition, programming tools for students and enthusiasts
Development Licenses/MSDN Subscriptions (Paid)
MSDN Subscriptions offer developers and development organizations the most convenient access to Microsoft platform technologies, including Windows operating systems, servers, and Office applications. MSDN Subscriptions also provide information and technical support resources needed to design, build, and test applications.
There are several ways to purchase MSDN Subscriptions licenses and media (CDs or DVDs). Companies needing multiple MSDN Subscriptions licenses can save significantly by purchasing through one of the Microsoft Volume Licensing Programs.
Licensing Options
Review the following information to see which licensing option is right for you.
