Microsoft TechNet Subscription service is a subscription program and resource center for IT Professionals. On July 1, 2013 Microsoft announced that as of August 31, 2013, all sales for TechNet Subscription service will be discontinued. Active accounts will have access for the remainder of their subscription. Once the subscription period ends, subscribers will no longer have access to the TechNet Subscriptions benefits portal.Microsoft is focusing on developing free offerings for the IT community.
Improved Free Offerings for IT Professionals:
- TechNet Evaluation Center is a free evaluation software available for 30-180 days with no feature limits.
- TechNet Virtual Labs allows you to evaluate software without the need to install bits locally. For more information or to visit the Virtual Labs click here.
- TechNet Forums is a free online forums where IT professionals can ask technical questions and receive rapid responses from members of the community.
- Microsoft Virtual Academy is a free online learning site, with over 200 expert-led technical training courses across more than 15 Microsoft technologies (additional courses added weekly).
