Allows an individual immediate access to full TechNet Plus resources including software for evaluation, technical content, tools, utilities, two Professional Support incidents and other support resources. Content is available online through the TechNet Plus benefits portal—member-only site. (It does not include media shipments). Each TechNet Plus Direct is licensed to one individual only.
You will get access to unrestricted evaluation copies of virtually all Microsoft products, including Windows Vista and Office 2007, as part of your subscription.
If you view the Demo, it shows that Office 2007 is available for download. Visio 2007 might be available too.
ugar69
Ancient Member
posted: Nov. 29, 2007 @ 1:47p
Try this code for $100 off: TMSAM03.
wooblewobble
Member
posted: Nov. 29, 2007 @ 2:00p
ugar69 said: Try this code for $100 off: TMSAM03.
Updated the OP to reflect this code. I wonder if I can cancel my order (I just placed it today and haven't actually logged in) and use this code instead of my $70 off code...
vladgur
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Nov. 29, 2007 @ 2:00p
what does evaluation of Vista mean? Do i get a full fledged copy without any update limitations ever?
BigLan
Member
posted: Nov. 29, 2007 @ 2:34p
vladgur said: what does evaluation of Vista mean? Do i get a full fledged copy without any update limitations ever?
It means that it's not for production use, which only really applies if you're a business. You shouldn't technically run it as your main PC at home either, but there's no way for them to enforce it.
Software is the full version and it'll activate and pass wga/oga just fine and get updates as well. I'm not sure if you could reinstall and activate if your subscription has lapsed, but restoring from an activated image should be ok.
salaku
Senior Member
posted: Nov. 29, 2007 @ 2:36p
Wow this is an awesome deal. You get vista home, premium , business and ultimate etc along with office 2007, pro etc plus a bunch of other software titles. Also you can install vista and office on upto 10 different systems - though not for production but for personal use. You can continue to use the software even after your subscription ends after a year.
Above someone stated "You can continue to use the software even after your subscription ends after a year."
Are you sure this is true. It used to be that legally I had access to the software only while I was a yearly member. Obviously with a new software always coming out this made sense to be a member of.
You will have access to the software only during your subscription period - means access to download. You can download the ISOs and burn them on the CDs/DVDs and use them anytime.
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TechNet Subscription product keys can be used to activate software on up to 10 machines. * What if I reinstall software frequently, do I need to activate the software each time?
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aiko
Member
posted: Nov. 29, 2007 @ 3:52p
Trying to purchase but Microsoft's website is dog slow......
BTW this is way better deal than the Microsoft Action Pack for $299....
am i understanding correctly? im in the market for both vista home premium (64-bit) and microsoft office 2007 - if i sign up for this, i would be able to download those FULL programs for my own personal use and burn them to disc myself?
i honestly have no bad intentions - i wanted to buy ms office 2007 anyway and was *thinking* about upgrading to vista HP 64-bit - if i can do both of those for the $250, im sold immediately (considering ill probably find a host of other software to download as well)
No, this is not how the TechNet license it meant to be used.
You are violating the license agreement (I wonder what the penalty is for violating the license agreement a little as opposed to violating it really bad).
The difference is that some people feel better because they are giving Microsoft some money. It's like when you use the academic versions for purposes other than adademic purposes.
I'm not telling you not to do it, I just get tired of people playing dumb and claiming they are not violating the license. Microsoft is not actually giving you 10 licenses of Vista and 10 licenses of Office to load on every computer of your family and friends just because you aren't a business. The Microsoft TechNet Program delivers comprehensive, no-nonsense technical resources that help IT professionals efficiently evaluate, deploy and support Microsoft solutions.So if that's not you, just stand up and say I'm violating the license agreement, AND LOVING IT!
azshopper70 said: Does anyone have a link to the full software list you can get with TechNet?
I don't see home server (I really wanted to get that)
Applications - Access - Accounting - Business Contact Manager - Business Scorecard Manager - Communicator - FrontPage - Groove - InfoPath - InterConnect - Office - OneNote - Outlook - Project - Project Portfolio Server - Publisher - SharePoint Designer - Small Business Accounting - Virtual PC - Virtual Server 2005 - Visio Microsoft Dynamics - AX 4.0 - Axapta 3.0 - Customer Relationship Management (CRM) - GP (Great Plains) - Microsoft Dynamics ISV Developer Registration Agreement (English) - Navision 4.0 - Point of Sale 1.0 - Small Business Accounting - Small Business Manager - Solomon Operating Systems - Compute Cluster Pack - Internet Explorer - Small Business Server - Windows Server "Longhorn" - Windows Server 2003 - Windows Server 2003 R2 - Windows Services for UNIX - Windows Vista - Windows XP - Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Servers - BizTalk Server - Commerce Server - Content Management Server - Customer Care Framework 2005 - Data Protection Manager 2006 - Exchange Server - Forms Server - Groove Server - Host Integration Server - Identity Integration Server 2003, Enterprise Edition - ISA Server - Live Communications Server - Microsoft Operations Manager - Project Server - SharePoint - Software Update Services - Speech Server 2004 - SQL Server - System Center Capacity Planner - System Center Data Protection Manager - Systems Management Server - Windows SharePoint Services TechNet Technical Information Library - English - International - Japanese - Tools, SDKs, and DDKs - .NET Compact Framework - .NET Framework - Application Compatibility Tool Kit - Bookshelf Symbol 7 Font Removal Tool - CRC 3.05 - Data Analyzer 2002 - Identity Integration Server 2003 Tools - ILMerge - Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2 Administration Kit - Internet Explorer Developer Toolbar Beta - Internet Information Server Resource Kit - Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0 - Internet Information Services Diagnostics Toolkit - Live Communications Server 2005 with Service Pack 1 Resource Kit - Log Parser - Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer v2.0 - Microsoft XML Parser 3.0 - MSXML 4.0 - Office Resource Kit - Services for Netware - Shared Computer Toolkit for Windows XP - SQL Server 2000 Resource Kit - SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition - SQL Server Health and History Tool (SQLH2) - SQL Server Migration Assistant - Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK) - Windows Hardware Compatibility Test - Windows Installer - Windows Rights Management 1.0 - Windows Server 2003 - Windows Server Update Services - Windows XP - WinFS Virtual Images - Exchange Server 2007 Beta 2 with Office Live Communications Server 2005 (VHD) - ISA Server 2006 (VHD) - SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition (VHD) - Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition (VHD)
JackOfAllTrades said: No, this is not how the TechNet license it meant to be used.
You are violating the license agreement (I wonder what the penalty is for violating the license agreement a little as opposed to violating it really bad).
The difference is that some people feel better because they are giving Microsoft some money. It's like when you use the academic versions for purposes other than adademic purposes.
I'm not telling you not to do it, I just get tired of people playing dumb and claiming they are not violating the license. Microsoft is not actually giving you 10 licenses of Vista and 10 licenses of Office to load on every computer of your family and friends just because you aren't a business. The Microsoft TechNet Program delivers comprehensive, no-nonsense technical resources that help IT professionals efficiently evaluate, deploy and support Microsoft solutions.So if that's not you, just stand up and say I'm violating the license agreement, AND LOVING IT!
I know I have software that I haven't paid for...
ok - thats all i wanted to know - this is not for me
i just wasnt understanding what this program really was - no need to get testy - lol - just wanted a little clarification - just seemed to good to be true to me (and it looks like it is)
You can get physical disks by ordering the Action Pack. It's $299 assuming that you qualify.
ssnui said: You want gift wrap too? I think Microsoft can do that just for you. rufflesinc said: only download, no actual cd/dvds ?
sworshs
Greedy Member
posted: Nov. 29, 2007 @ 6:43p
You may want to look to see if your work offers any discount. It's much cheaper to go buy through the Microsoft HomeUse program.
TheKricket said: sorry - im a newb here
am i understanding correctly? im in the market for both vista home premium (64-bit) and microsoft office 2007 - if i sign up for this, i would be able to download those FULL programs for my own personal use and burn them to disc myself?
i honestly have no bad intentions - i wanted to buy ms office 2007 anyway and was *thinking* about upgrading to vista HP 64-bit - if i can do both of those for the $250, im sold immediately (considering ill probably find a host of other software to download as well)
topntown
Member
posted: Nov. 29, 2007 @ 6:56p
I have small business ( I have setup one Server Now Windows2000 Advance Server). If I subscribe to this and Download Windows Advance Server 2003, am I allowed to use it for my small business needs?
Thanks for all the replies.
DidIErr
Member
posted: Nov. 29, 2007 @ 7:12p
Not sure about TechNet, but with Action Pack, you get licenses that you are free to use on internal systems.
For example, current Action Pack has Windows Server 2003 R2 with 10 CALs (or Small Business Server) And 10 licenses of Windows Vista. So you can run a server and 10 workstations completely within the terms of the agreement.
The catch is that those licenses are only valid while you have an active subscription AND the licenses change over time. For example, before Vista, it was 10 licenses of XP. So theoretically, if you were running 10 XP workstations, you'd need to upgrade them to Vista to remain within the license agreement.
From the "Microsoft Partner Program Action Pack Initiative Addendum" The licenses are provided for use at your primary business location only and must be used only for your internal business purposes, application development and testing. The licenses are NOT intended for employee personal use at home, for hosting customer's applications, or for installing at a customer site and may NOT be resold, transferred, or assigned to any third party.
So, no home use, but for small business -- you're good to go (at least at one location).
aiko
Member
posted: Nov. 29, 2007 @ 7:25p
scoobydooby said: aiko said: Trying to purchase but Microsoft's website is dog slow......
BTW this is way better deal than the Microsoft Action Pack for $299....
How is it better?
$50 more gets you the physical media for the software with 10 licenses for most of them. Is there something better in Technet?
Here is the software that is included in the Microsoft Action Pack:
Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager
Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0,
Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Standard 64-bit
Microsoft Forefront Client Security
Microsoft ISA Server Standard 2006
Microsoft Office Communicator 2005
Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 (Client)
Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 Standard
Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 Standard (Microsoft Speech Server Role)
Microsoft MapPoint 2006 Standard Edition (North America only)
Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007
Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007, in all supported languages 2
Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer 2007
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server Enterprise 2007
Microsoft Office Accounting Professional 2007 (United States only) 1
Microsoft Office Visio Professional 2007
Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 Workgroup Edition
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 CTP5
Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2007, multi-language version
Microsoft System Center Essentials 2007
Microsoft Virtual PC 2004
Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 Standard Edition
Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition 64-bit
Windows Server 2003 R2 (32-bit and 64- bit)
Windows Server 2008 Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit) RC1 (expires April 7, 2008)
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web Edition
Windows Small Business Server 2003 Premium Edition, R2
Windows Vista Business Upgrade
Microsoft Terminal Server
Microsoft Small Business Server
From the looks of it you only get an *upgrade* version of Vista Business under the Action Pack... and TechNet gives you access to a lot more software as well as access to Betas.
And FYI: Beginning in November 2007, Microsoft will require all Action Pack subscribers to take an online training course from the Partner Learning Center and score at least 70 percent on an associated assessment. Partners will also have to re-take the assessment every two years in order to remain eligible for the Action Pack subscription.
"The new requirements will be put in place to help eliminate those who should not be using the Action Pack Subscription from being able to receive it," Microsoft said.
I've had the Action pack for 6 years and need it for my career. If you stop paying the yearly subscription you must uninstall all the software, per the agreement. You are allowed to use the software at only one location such as your home office. If you sell a license on eBay or something stupid like that Microsoft will catch you, they do it all the time and take the people to court. The new genuine advantage license check is evil, and will have the ability to invalidate old license keys, making your system all but useless.
Starting November 30, 2007 all new and renewing Action pack subscribers must take an on line course and pass with a score of 70% or better. This part is silly for me because I hold 14 Microsoft certifications including MCSE:Security on Server2003, but they see this new requirement as a way to eliminate non-partners from taking advantage of the program.
So now Technet has the same program benefits as Action pack without the requirements? If I get some spare time tomorrow I'll have to call my local Microsoft office and start asking questions.
ServerTech said: I've had the Action pack for 6 years and need it for my career. If you stop paying the yearly subscription you must uninstall all the software, per the agreement. You are allowed to use the software at only one location such as your home office. If you sell a license on eBay or something stupid like that Microsoft will catch you, they do it all the time and take the people to court. The new genuine advantage license check is evil, and will have the ability to invalidate old license keys, making your system all but useless.
Starting November 30, 2007 all new and renewing Action pack subscribers must take an on line course and pass with a score of 70% or better. This part is silly for me because I hold 14 Microsoft certifications including MCSE:Security on Server2003, but they see this new requirement as a way to eliminate non-partners from taking advantage of the program.
So now Technet has the same program benefits as Action pack without the requirements? If I get some spare time tomorrow I'll have to call my local Microsoft office and start asking questions.
people actually install the WGA? I reformatted my PC wiped that off and installed updates one by one to avoid DRM/WGA/notifier updates. My software is legal, but I don't trust MS at all because of them sneaking that notify in the patch unannounced.I do my updates manually.
ServerTech said: I've had the Action pack for 6 years and need it for my career. If you stop paying the yearly subscription you must uninstall all the software, per the agreement. You are allowed to use the software at only one location such as your home office. If you sell a license on eBay or something stupid like that Microsoft will catch you, they do it all the time and take the people to court. The new genuine advantage license check is evil, and will have the ability to invalidate old license keys, making your system all but useless.
Starting November 30, 2007 all new and renewing Action pack subscribers must take an on line course and pass with a score of 70% or better. This part is silly for me because I hold 14 Microsoft certifications including MCSE:Security on Server2003, but they see this new requirement as a way to eliminate non-partners from taking advantage of the program.
So now Technet has the same program benefits as Action pack without the requirements? If I get some spare time tomorrow I'll have to call my local Microsoft office and start asking questions "Added" and fix it where y'all are denied cause I'm a tattletale.
threats do NOTHING here. Afraid someone might not need your overpriced services? think being proud of telling is GOOD thing? silly rabbit.
jblaschk
New Member
posted: Nov. 29, 2007 @ 11:45p
I would be all over this deal if it included Visual Studio 2005 Pro, I guess that was hoping for too much ...
Really appreciate your posting this, wooblewobble. And also appreciate ugar69 for posting the discount code.
xhale
Broke Member
posted: Dec. 1, 2007 @ 6:36a
Thanks Wooblewobble and ugar69! Used promo code TMSAM03 today.
murkyin02
Member
posted: Dec. 3, 2007 @ 12:50p
OK, so how does this work after ordering? Are we supposed to get a code to log into and then be able to download? My order status shows in process. I have only received the "Order in Process" email.
talltx2
Geeky member
posted: Dec. 3, 2007 @ 3:23p
Murky,
It took a couple of days to get the "Welcome" message with the subscriber number. Then it takes another day or two for the information to get through the Microsoft system.
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