Option 1 :: Team System Team Suite + Team Foundation Server VPC (Recommended)

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This is the complete Visual Studio Team System trial software, which includes Team Suite (all role-based editions) and Team Foundation Server in a single, configured, ready-to-use VPC. Choose this option if you want firsthand experience with the complete Team System solution on your own PC, with no impact on your system. No configuration is required – everything you need is included.

Period: 90 days. File size: 6,038.7 MB

 

Option 2 :: Team System Team Suite ISO + Hosted Team Foundation Server

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Sign up for a hosted TFS trial while you wait

This option is the complete Visual Studio Team System 2008 Team Suite (all role-based editions) installation disk image. A hosted Team Foundation Server (TFS) solution is offered through TeamDevCentral, provided by rational eyes services Inc. This is a good choice if you want to see the collaboration features of Team Foundation Server without installing it in your organization. Just download the Team Suite tools and sign up for TeamDevCentral to get started. You can sign up for the TFS trial during the download or later on.

Trial Period: Team Suite, 90 days. Hosted TFS, 60 days. File size: 3,921.2 MB

Note: This trial service is offered by and through TeamDevCentral; Microsoft makes no warranty over the availability or other features of the service being provided by TeamDevCentral. This service is offered for trial purposes and all data stored in the hosted TFS trial should be considered trial data and may not be further accessible at the end of the trial period.

 

Option 3 :: Team System Team Suite ISO + Team Foundation Server VPC

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Download TFS VPC

Get the complete Visual Studio Team System 2008 Team Suite (all role-based editions) installation disk image. Additionally, you can download the Team Foundation Server VPC. If you have several team members who want to evaluate the solution while controlling your data in-house, this is a good option.

Trial Period: 90 days. File size: 3,061.3 MB

 

Application ISO

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Get the complete Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition software, downloaded as a disk image, which you can then install. You’ll be able to get started on your development project and purchase the complete product without losing any code. This trial option is perfect if you’re a solo developer and want to try the toolset that Visual Studio offers for developing applications for the Web, Windows, Mobile, Office and Server.

Trial Period: 90 days. File size: 3,389.6 MB