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Access to Software

 

Find how Microsoft provides access to software in the form of:

 
 

Free Software

Microsoft provides access to download different software, and you can also download the free express editions.

Software Downloads

Software Details

Beta Software and Community Technology Previews (CTPs)

 

Access Beta software and CTPs from the locations below:

Evaluation Software

Access evaluation and trial software from the locations below:

Other Downloads

Free Express Licenses

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:

SQL Server 2005 Express Edition

A free, easy-to-use version of SQL Server 2005 designed for building simple data-driven applications.

Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Edition

A lightweight tool for building dynamic Web sites and Web services

Visual Basic® 2005 Express Edition

A streamlined programming tool that helps beginning programmers learn how to build exciting Windows applications

Visual C#® 2005 Express Edition

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.

Single user license

This license is valid for individual subscriptions.

Open Licensing program

This license is for small to medium-sized companies purchasing five to 1,000 licenses.

Open License Value program

This license is meant for small to medium-sized companies purchasing five to 1,000 licenses.

Select Licensing program

Medium to large enterprises purchasing more than 1,000 licenses that opt for this.

Enterprise Agreement Licensing program

This is for large enterprises with at least 500 desktops.

For more information regarding the Microsoft Volume Licensing Programs, please visit the Microsoft Volume Licensing Site.

How to Purchase

To purchase licenses or to learn more

  • Email isvbe@microsoft.com or
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  • Call +91 80 40103000

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