Technical Note - MSDNAA Software

Summary

ECS is part of Microsoft's MSDNAA program (now called Azure Dev Tools for Teaching), which allows us to give out free software to staff and students. This tech note lists the software available and how to access it.

On-line Software Center, Obtaining License Keys

Product keys and software downloads are obtained online from the Software Center.

The Software Center requires you to create an account with your _username_@ecs.vuw.ac.nz address. You must be a current ECS student (enrolled in a course being taught by the school this trimester) or staff member to access the Software Center. Once connected, you will be able to obtain license keys for MSDNAA software. The Software Center functions quite like an online shop, but there are no charges!

Burning Disks

Images for commonly requested disks are available in the ECS Labs.

The Software Center will tell you which image file you need to burn. You may also consult this disk index to determine which image files you need. Burn the images to an appropriate blank CD/DVD using the k3b application

Notes

You will only ever be able to obtain ONE license key for each product.

Make sure you keep your license key safe as we wont be able to tell you what it was if you lose it.