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As an MSDN Academic Alliance member, you'll get the latest set of Microsoft platforms, servers, and developer tools. Install the software on any number of lab machines used by your department for instructional and research purposes. Provide the software to students taking courses that lead to credit or a certificate within the department. And Developer and Designer membership holders can electronically manage software distribution to students through the e-academy License Management System (ELMS)—or we can host it for you at no extra cost.
MSDNAA Membership Options
The MSDN Academic Alliance program currently offers three types of membership subscriptions:
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Compare the products and benefits included with each membership. Or click here for a more detailed comparison.
| | Developer AA | Designer AA | High School AA |
| Windows Server | .gif "Included") | | |
| Visual Studio | | | |
| Visio | | | |
| .NET Enterprise Servers1 | | | |
| MSDN Library | | | |
| Windows Vista Business Edition | | | |
| Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition | | | |
| DVD-based Shipment2 | | | |
| Microsoft Project | | | |
| Expression (Web, Blend, Design, Media) | | | |
| SQL Server | | | |
| Exchange Server | | | |
| Tech support including incidents | | | |
| ELMS License Management System option (electronic distribution) | | | |
1 Includes Windows Server, SQL Server, Exchange Server, BizTalk Server, Host Integration Server, Systems Management Server, SharePoint Portal Server, and several others
2 Periodic DVD-based media shipments with updated software is an extra-cost Developer AA option. High School media sent as a one-time fulfillment.
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