The Value of a TechNet Subscription...
Author: Virginia Benedict, Techanalyst
If you consider yourself a serious IT Professional,
a TechNet subscription is simply indispensable.
I know that I cannot do without it for more reasons that I can
think off. When I think of Continuing Education
& Training, to prepare for critical issues and plan for future deployments,
when I am in the middle of an IT project, double checking knowledgebase for
specific how-to or tips & tricks, when I need to get updated on security
trends, on and on…
Because a TechNet subscription allows me to
download full versions of pre-release tools and software for testing and
evaluation purposes, I can hone in and polish the skills I need to readily
provide best of class technical support services, implementations, and prepare
for seamless migrations.
The subscription level I recommend is the TechNet
Professional with Media. TechNet
provides the subscriber with an on-line Portal. However, having the media will
travel; especially when you are on-site and might not have ready access to
broadband.
The following are just some of the benefits included
in the Professional with Media version:
1. Exclusive Secure Portal Access from
which you can Manage your Subscription and efficiently access your benefits in
one place
2. Usage Scenarios Supports the trial
scenarios most utilized by IT Pros during the software evaluation process
3. Microsoft E-Learning Provides
collections (a set of courses with practice labs), typically 20 hours per
calendar year.
TechNet also offers Volume Subscriptions. Microsoft
Volume Licensing programs that are designed to meet the needs of a business and
offer customized packages to suit the size and purchasing preference of a company.
For more detailed information go to:
Overview:
http://technet.microsoft.com/subscriptions/bb521230.aspx
Volume subscriptions:
Feature & Pricing comparison Matrix:
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