by Edward
29 November 2010 21:44
Last year Scott Guthrie from Microsoft announced on his blog that Microsoft is launching a new program called 'Websitespark'. This program is designed for independent web developers and web development companies that build web applications and web sites on behalf of others. It enables you to get software for FREE. What is the catch? A one-time $100 Program Offering Fee is due upon exit or upon the end of the 3 year term! I thought I would share this with you, to encourage you to register and download this software.
Once you have enrolled, you can access the following software.
- For design, development, testing and demonstration of new websites – for a total of up to three users per Web design and development company:
- Visual Studio Professional
- Expression Studio (1 user) and Expression Web (up to 2 users)
- Windows Web Server 2008 R2
- SQL Server 2008 Web Edition
- For production use – that is, to deploy and host new websites developed using Program software – using a total of up to four processors per Web design and development company, of the following (physical or virtual) dedicated servers:
- Windows Web Server 2008 R2
- SQL Server 2008 Web Edition
In addition to software, Microsoft WebsiteSpark offers Web development and design companies the opportunity to:
- Get Business Opportunities: Get opportunities to expand your customer base and drive new business through showcasing your capabilities and connecting with partners, by featuring your talents in Microsoft marketing and business networking vehicles.
- Get Support and Training - benefits include:
- 2 professional support incidents
- Online support through Managed newsgroups on MSDN is no longer available. Priority support is now provided in MSDN forums and other Microsoft online properties
- Access to broad community support through connections with Network Partners, Hosting Partners and peers with complementary services and technologies
You can register for the program by visiting the Microsoft Websitespark portal.