Microsoft Dreamspark provides free softwares and trainig to students!

DreamSpark is an initiative by microsoft to encourage the young and creative minds.it  allows current students to  download professional Microsoft developer, designer, and gaming software at no charge.  DreamSpark enables students to download and use Microsoft tools. Dreamspark also provides free ebooks and training programs for students, and all for free! At the end of the program, the candidate will also receive certification from Microsoft. In addition, in the spirit of cool things to download and “one-stop shopping”, you can also download software (currently available on www.microsoft.com at no charge) like:

• SQL Server 2008 Express Edition
• Visual Studio 2008 Express Edition
• XNA Game Studio 2.0 (with 12-month Creators Club Student trial membership)
• Virtual PC 2007
• Visual Basic 2005 Express
• Visual C++ 2005 Express
• Visual C# 2005 Express
• Visual Web Developer 2008 Express
• Visual Basic 2008 Express
• Visual C++2008 Express
• Visual C# 2008 Express

Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition

Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition is a comprehensive set of tools that accelerates the process of turning the developer’s vision into reality. Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition was engineered to support development projects that target the Web (including ASP.NET AJAX), Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, the 2007 Microsoft Office system, SQL Server 2008, and Windows Mobile devices.

Download Link

https://www.dreamspark.com/Products/Product.aspx?ProductId=1

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SQL Server 2008 developer

Microsoft SQL Server is a database platform for large-scale online transaction processing (OLTP), data warehousing, and e-commerce applications; it is also a business intelligence platform for data integration, analysis, and reporting solutions. SQL Server 2008 contains “studios” to help you with development and management tasks: SQL Server Management Studio and Business Intelligence Development Studio.

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XNA Game Studio 3.1

Microsoft XNA Game Studio is a set of tools that allow students, hobbyists and independent developers to build games for both Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360. XNA Game Studio is based on the .NET Framework and includes custom managed code libraries, Xbox Live Support, and Games for Windows Live support to make multi-player game development easier.

https://www.dreamspark.com/Products/Product.aspx?ProductId=3

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Microsoft CCR and DSS Toolkit 2008 R2

The Microsoft® CCR and DSS Toolkit 2008 R2 delivers a set of .NET and Compact Framework class libraries and tools that enable developers to better deal with the inherent complexities in creating loosely-coupled concurrent and distributed applications. The Toolkit is designed to help developers take advantage of the Concurrency and Coordination Runtime (CCR) and Decentralized Software Services (DSS) originally released as part of Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio. Microsoft CCR and DSS Toolkit 2008 R2 targets early adopters by providing access to select technologies today; transitioning to Microsoft’s .NET Framework in the future.

https://www.dreamspark.com/Products/Product.aspx?ProductId=22

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Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio 2008 R2

Microsoft® Robotics Developer Studio (RDS) is a Windows-based environment for hobbyist, academic and commercial developers to create robotics applications for a variety of hardware platforms. RDS includes a lightweight REST-style, service-oriented runtime, a set of visual authoring and simulation tools, as well as tutorials and sample code to help get started. https://www.dreamspark.com/Products/Product.aspx?ProductId=23

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Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition

Windows Server 2008 is the most advanced Windows Server operating system yet, designed to power the next-generation of networks, applications, and Web services. With Windows Server 2008 you can develop, deliver, and manage rich user experiences and applications, provide a highly secure network infrastructure, and increase technological efficiency and value within your organization.Windows Server 2008 builds on the success and strengths of its Windows Server predecessors while delivering valuable new functionality and powerful improvements to the base operating system. New Web tools, virtualization technologies, security enhancements, and management utilities help save time, reduce costs, and provide a solid foundation for your information technology (IT) infrastructure

https://www.dreamspark.com/Products/Product.aspx?ProductId=16

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Microsoft Expression Studio 3

Expression® Studio takes your creative possibilities to a new level. The professional design tools and innovative technologies in Expression Studio give you the flexibility and freedom to bring your vision to reality—whether you are designing standards-based Web sites, rich user experiences on the desktop, or managing digital assets and content.  https://www.dreamspark.com/Products/Product.aspx?ProductId=19

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Microsoft IT Academy Student Pass

The Microsoft IT Academy Student Pass is a special no-cost online learning opportunity for students. IT Academy Student Pass provides free e-learning courses to verified students who are interested in extending their technical skills with Microsoft technologies. The IT Academy Student Pass offers 12 to 22 hours of FREE e-learning courses, aligned to the first set of topics you need to master for the first Microsoft certification exam within the track. It is a known fact that most employers look at certifications while considering a candidate for a job or a promotion. These certifications from a reputed company like Microsoft can go a long way in boosting your career..

https://www.dreamspark.com/Learning/freetraining.aspx

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