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A TechNet Plus subscription is the ultimate resource for IT professionals. TechNet Plus provides convenient access to full-version Microsoft evaluation software—without time limits! The annual subscription also includes:

  • Professional Support incidents
  • A technical information library
  • Many other resources for evaluating, deploying, and maintaining Microsoft software

TechNet Plus and TechNet Plus Direct customers have access to the same subscription benefits except the monthly media shipment for TechNet Plus subscribers only.

  • Microsoft software licensed for evaluation purposes. Evaluate full-version commercial products without time limits or feature limits, including Microsoft operating systems, servers, and Office System software. With full-version software, you can make informed decisions about new technologies and deployments at your own pace.
  • Beta software. Receive pre-release versions of Microsoft operating systems, servers and business applications.1
  • Professional Support Incidents. For the toughest technical questions, a TechNet Plus subscription includes two complimentary Professional Support incidents2 and a 20% discount on additional purchased support incidents3. Talk to a Microsoft Support Professional to help resolve mission-critical technical issues fast.
  • Managed Newsgroup Support. TechNet Plus provides unlimited access to over 100 Managed Newsgroups. Exchange ideas with other IT Professionals and get expert answers to your technical questions within the next business day—guaranteed.
  • Technical resources for Microsoft products. Access the Technical Information Library containing the Microsoft Knowledge Base, security updates, service packs, resource kits, utilities, technical training, and product documentation to keep systems and IT skills up-to-date.
  • Microsoft eLearning courses. To prepare for certification or simply to help build your technical skills, TechNet Plus includes a selection of Microsoft eLearning courses for free each quarter.
  • Online Concierge Chat. Chat with a Microsoft Search Assistant online for help finding the technical resources you need or for assistance with non-technical questions.


Notes:
1 Software is licensed for evaluation purposes only—not for use in production environments. TechNet Plus subscriptions include the most recent Microsoft software version.
2 Phone charges may apply.
3 Discounts on pay-per-incident support are available only in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Poland, Denmark, Spain, Austria, Ireland, Finland, South Africa, Greece, Liechtenstein, Faeroe Islands, Gibraltar, Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Australia, and New Zealand.

Technical Support: Answers Are Standing By
  • Telephone Support: Every TechNet Plus Subscription includes two complimentary professional support incidents plus a 20 percent discount on additional technical support calls.

Discounts on pay-per-incident support are available only in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Poland, Denmark, Spain, Austria, Ireland, Finland, South Africa, Greece, Liechtenstein, Faroe Islands, Gibraltar, Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Australia, and New Zealand.
  • Unlimited Managed Newsgroup Support: Get reliable answers to your questions by the next business day in more than 100 Managed Newsgroups (English only).
  • Live help through Online Concierge: The Online Concierge is a one-to-one Web-based chat service for TechNet Plus subscribers. The online assistant will help you locate the information you need to answer your questions.

Software and Updates: Get the Latest and Greatest

  • Try Microsoft software without time limits: In the subscriber-only download center get unlimited access to full-version software licensed for evaluation purposes. This includes all of Microsoft's server products, desktop operating systems and more. This is where IT professionals get unlimited download access to Microsoft technology.
  • Betas: Be one of the first to try out Microsoft operating systems, servers, and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Automatic Microsoft product updates: Get the latest and most up-to-date service packs, resource kits, and utilities and run your systems more efficiently.
  • Security Updates, Bulletins, and Hot Fixes: Get the latest security tools and updates-it's your emergency resource kit.

Online and Offline Access to the Microsoft TechNet Library

  • Benefits Portal: Access all of your subscription benefits online through the Benefits Portal. Software, support services, the TechNet library and more are yours with immediate access. If you're interested, portable TechNet library disks are updated each month and include the latest Microsoft technical resources, including the Microsoft Knowledge Base, white papers, and technical product information.
The subscription terms vary based on your subscription level and license type:
  • A single-user subscription is for individuals who need the technical content and resources just for themselves.

Each subscription license type entitles only the designated subscriber to use evaluation software, support incidents and access the TechNet Benefits Portal and Subscriber Downloads site - no other users are entitled to use these resources. For full details on use rights, visit www.microsoft.com/technet/eula

TechNet Plus Direct
Allows an individual subscriber full access TechNet Plus resources including evaluation software, technical content, tools, utilities and support resources. Subscription content is available through the TechNet Subscription Benefits Portal - the subscriber-only site (does not include CD or DVD media shipments).

TechNet Plus Single User
Allows an individual subscriber full access to all TechNet Plus resources including evaluation software, technical content, tools, utilities and support resources. Subscription content will be delivered on CD or DVD media shipments and is available through the TechNet Benefits Portal, subscriber only site.

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