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TechNet Plus Subscribers get Full-Version software to evaluate

No Time Limits for Software Evaluations? Yes! When customers subscribe to TechNet Plus Subscriptions they will get full-version software licensed for evaluation purposes. This includes a variety of Microsoft commercial software including Microsoft® Operating Systems (Windows Vista®, Windows Server® 2003, Small Business Server), Servers (e.g. Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 , SQL Server 2005, BizTalk® Server, Commerce Server, Live Communication Server) and Microsoft Office System (the 2007 Microsoft Office release, InfoPath®, OneNote®, Visio®, Project) software.

With a TechNet Plus Direct subscription you receive:
 Subscriber Downloads Beta Software Online Concierge Chat
 Capacity Planner E-Learning Courses Technical Support Incidents
 Technical Library Newsgroup Support TechNet Magazine†

 

Full-version software licensed for evaluation purposes.

Includes Microsoft operating systems, servers, and Office System software.

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Microsoft software licensed for evaluation purposes

Customers can evaluate full-version commercial products—without time limits or feature limits, including Windows Vista® Microsoft Office System and Exchange Server 2007. With full-version software, IT Professionals can make informed decisions about new technologies and deployments at their own pace.

Beta software

Customers automatically receive pre-release versions of Microsoft operating systems, servers and business applications.

Exclusive tools

Customers get access to exclusive tools not available to the general public such as System Center Capacity Planner. System Center Capacity Planner helps size and plan deployments of Microsoft Exchange Server and Microsoft Operations Manager. It provides you with the tools and guidance to deploy efficiently, while planning for the future by allowing for "what-if" analyses.

Professional Support incidents

For the toughest technical questions, a TechNet Plus subscription also comes with two complimentary Professional Support incidents**. Subscribers can talk to a Microsoft Support Professional to help resolve their mission-critical technical issues fast.

Unlimited Managed Newsgroup Support

TechNet Plus provides access to over 100 Managed Newsgroups. Subscribers can exchange ideas with other IT Professionals and get expert answers to their technical questions within the next business day—guaranteed.

Technical Library for Microsoft products

Subscribers also get the TechNet Library containing the Microsoft Knowledge Base, security updates, service packs, resource kits, utilities, technical training, and product documentation to keep their systems and IT skills up to date.

Microsoft E-Learning courses

To prepare them for certification or simply to help them build their technical skills, TechNet Plus includes a selection of Microsoft E-Learning courses for free each quarter.

Online Concierge Chat

Subscribers can chat with a Microsoft Search Assistant online for help finding the technical resources they need or for assistance with non-technical questions.

Free subscription to TechNet Magazine:†

Subscribers also receive a free one-year subscription to TechNet Magazine. TechNet Magazine provides hands-on information to help IT Professionals maximize their system’s security, reliability, scalability and interoperability.

For all details please visit the TechNet Plus Overview.

Software is licensed for evaluation purposes only—not for use in production environments. TechNet Plus subscriptions include the most recent Microsoft software version. Visit Microsoft Software License Terms for details on your use rights for evaluation software and other components of the TechNet Subscription product.

All prices are estimated and apply to new subscriptions. U.S. dollar prices apply to residents of the United States only (English language pack). Shipping and handling fees are included. Duties or taxes may apply.

**Toll charges may apply.

†TechNet Magazine is available to subscribers in US and Canada.

If you have questions please contact us at: 1-800-344-2121 or e-mail

Not in the United States? Go to worldwide information.

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