You can easily order Microsoft products directly from the Product Information Center. Click a category at the left, locate your product, and then click How to buy to initiate your purchase.

It’s easy to try before you buy. Our Trial Software Center offers trial versions of Microsoft Office System and Windows Server System software, plus developer tools, games, and much more. What is trial software?

To order a Microsoft product from a retailer, select a retailer from the following menu.

Microsoft Volume Licensing programs offer companies of all sizes a great way to buy and manage multiple software licenses—for as few as five desktops.

Many Microsoft purchases require expert assistance. Microsoft Certified Partners are independent companies that offer high-level technical expertise, strategic thinking, and hands-on skills.

MSDN subscriptions are the best way to get the latest developer tools and technologies, including Visual Studio .NET, and continuous, priority access to product updates and releases.
TechNet Plus subscriptions are an important, convenient resource for IT professionals who plan, implement, and support Microsoft solutions.

The Microsoft Download Center offers the latest product and security updates, service packs, and add-in programs for Windows, Internet Explorer, developer tools, games, and much more.

If your institution needs fewer than five copies of Microsoft software, you can receive a discount by acquiring the Academic Edition full packaged product (boxed retail product) from an Authorized Education Reseller.
If your institution needs five or more copies, you'll get the best prices by participating in a Microsoft Academic Volume Licensing program.