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The following descriptions are of the software that is recommended for developers building solutions for the Windows platform. The server operating system, developer tools, and database are provided for free through the Microsoft® BizSpark™ program.
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Visual Studio Professional with MSDN Premium Subscription |
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Technology that helps turn routine business activities into measurable growth.
Explore Visual Studio tools and resources to help gear up, equip staff, and plan investments to grow your Web solutions business.
The Microsoft® BizSpark™ program includes these tools:
- Visual Studio Team System 2008:
Visual Studio Team System 2008: Team Suite
Visual Studio Team System 2008: Development Edition
Visual Studio Team System 2008: Architecture Edition
Visual Studio Team System 2008: Test Edition
Visual Studio Team System 2008: Database Edition
- Visual Studio Team System 2008: Team Foundation Server Standard Edition
- Visual Studio 2008 Professional
- Visual Studio Team System 2005:
Visual Studio 2005 Team Suite
Visual Studio 2005 Team Edition for Software Developers
Visual Studio 2005 Team Edition for Software Architects
Visual Studio 2005 Team Edition for Software Testers
Visual Studio 2005 Team Edition for Database Professionals
- Visual Studio 2005 Professional
- Visual Studio 2005 Tools for Microsoft Office System
- Visual SourceSafe 2005
- Previous versions of Visual Studio, Visual Studio .NET, Visual Basic, Visual C#, Visual C++, Visual J#, Visual FoxPro
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Microsoft Server Software with MSDN Premium Subscription |
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Microsoft server solutions—from the top-selling Windows Server to Microsoft Exchange Server 2007—offer you an array of business opportunities.
Click on a product below to get detailed information about each server solution’s training, marketing, and sales opportunities for your business.
The Microsoft® BizSpark™ program includes these tools:
- SQL Server, all versions
- Application Platform Servers
BizTalk Server, Commerce Server, Host Integration Server, Connected Services Framework, Customer Care Framework
- Business Productivity Servers
Content Management Server, Exchange Server, Office Live Communications Server, Office Forms Server, Office Groove Server, Office PerformancePoint Server, Speech Server, SharePoint Server, Windows SharePoint Services
- IT Operations Servers
Identity Integration Server, Microsoft System Center, Microsoft Operations Manager, Microsoft System Center Capacity Planner, Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager, Systems Management Server, Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server
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Microsoft Dynamics with MSDN Premium Subscription |
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Microsoft Dynamics technologies help fuel productivity and empower businesses to succeed. Earn customer loyalty —and increase profitability by using these resources to deliver comprehensive business-management solutions to your customers.
The Microsoft® BizSpark™ program includes these tools:
- Dynamics AX, GP, NAV, SL, Microsoft Forecaster & Microsoft FRx
- Dynamics CRM, Point of Sale, Microsoft Small Business Accounting & Financials
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Microsoft Windows with MSDN Premium Subscription |
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From the most demanding data-center environments to PCs and mobile devices, Windows operating systems give you unparalleled opportunities to provide customer solutions that can grow your business.
The Microsoft® BizSpark™ program includes these tools:
- Windows Vista
Ultimate | Enterprise | Business | Home Premium | Home Basic
- Windows XP
Professional | Home | Media Center Edition | Tablet PC Edition
- Windows Server 2008 (all versions)
- Windows Server 2003 R2
- Windows Compute Cluster
- Windows SharePoint Services
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Microsoft Office System 2007 with MSDN Premium Subscription |
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A robust combination of server platforms, desktop applications, and online services, Microsoft Office has evolved from a suite of individual productivity technologies to a comprehensive, integrated system. Build on the familiar tools that professionals depend on to keep daily business operations running smoothly.
The Microsoft® BizSpark™ program includes these tools:
- Office Ultimate | Enterprise | Professional Plus | Professional 2007
- Office Word, Office Excel, Office PowerPoint, Office Outlook & Business Contact Manager, Office Access
- Office Publisher, Office InfoPath, Office OneNote, Office Communicator, Office Groove, Office SharePoint Designer, Office Visio Professional, Office Project Standard
- Office Accounting, Office Business Scorecard Manager, MapPoint, Office FrontPage
- Office Project Professional
Office Project Server, Office Project Portfolio Server
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Other Microsoft Tools, SDKs, DDKs with MSDN Premium Subscription |
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The Microsoft® BizSpark™ program includes these tools:
- Access Developer Extensions
- Virtual PC, Virtual Server
- .NET Framework, .NET Compact Framework, .NET Micro Framework
- Windows SDK, Platform SDK, DirectX SDK
- Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 2.0, Application Compatibility Tool Kit 5.0
- Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK), Windows Installer
- Windows Driver Kit (WDK), Windows Hardware Compatibility Test
- Visual Studio 2005 Extensions for .NET Framework 3.0
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Windows Mobile |
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Businesses now recognize that mobile devices can increase productivity and create new opportunities. If your company specializes in the design, deployment, or customization of mobility solutions based on Microsoft technologies, you’ll find resources and information to help you capitalize on this market opportunity.
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Live Mesh |
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Live Mesh synchronizes the information you need across all your devices. The most up-to-date versions will be at hand when you need them—at home, at the office, and on the go With Live Mesh, you can spend less time managing devices and data and more time connecting and collaborating with colleagues.
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XNA |
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If your start-up is focused on gaming, the XNA is a critical resource for you. XNA consists of industry-leading software, services, resources, and communities focused on enabling game developers to be successful on Microsoft gaming platforms.
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Microsoft Web Application Installer |
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The Microsoft Web Platform Installer and Web Application Installer makes it easier for developers to bring compelling PHP and .NET Web applications to market faster with a streamlined download, install and configure experience, as well as design and development integration and pre-packaged Open Source applications that run well on the Microsoft Web Platform.
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Robotics Studio |
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Robotics Studio is a Windows-based environment for developers to create robotics applications for a variety of hardware platforms. It includes a lightweight REST-style, service-oriented runtime, a set of visual authoring and simulation tools, as well as tutorials and sample code to help you get started.
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Microsoft offers a variety of programs for students and startups to help them drive business innovation and build successful businesses.
Microsoft® BizSpark™:
Full-featured Microsoft development tools and production licenses with no upfront costs and minimal requirements, support, training and marketing visibility.
Microsoft® DreamSpark™:
Full-featured professional Microsoft software at no charge for university or high school students.
Microsoft® WebsiteSpark™:
Full-featured Microsoft Web development and design software, support, training, & visibility.
Microsoft® Innovation Centers:
100 centers in 50 countries provide world-class facilities and programs in support of software entrepreneurship.
Microsoft Partner Network:
Expand your business opportunities by connecting with other Microsoft Partners around the world.
Microsoft Action Pack Subscription:
Subscribers receive internal-use, full-version software, online technical support, and sales resources for a low annual subscription fee.
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