Free - Windows Server 2012 Standard - Visual Studio 2012 Professional

DIABLO · 24 Jan 2013 at 21:17

Most probably a repost but free Microsoft software is available if you signup to Websitespark.

5x keys for Windows Server 2012 Standard
MAC key for Windows Server 2008 r2
1x Visual Studio Professional

and some other bits and pieces.

http://www.microsoft.com/web/websitespark/webpro/

lsg1r · 24 Jan 2013 at 22:32

so what's the catch....

and maybe a pointer as to how to get the free software....

FredFlint · 24 Jan 2013 at 23:26

I joined about two months ago and got visual studio pro. I went back to the site and logged in a few weeks ago and I can now download 5x keys + iso for Windows Server 2012 Standard. I did not notice sql server but it may have been there.
I think i will try and install Windows Server 2012 Standard on a vm and also put sqlserver on it as I use it for work.

To get the software login to websitesparts, there is a rectangle on the left side that says get software, click this it will take you to a page and you click on My Product Keys.
You will then get a list of you keys. If you click on a product, it gives you the choice of web install or iso.

DIABLO · 25 Jan 2013 at 16:27

lsg1r said:
so what's the catch....

and maybe a pointer as to how to get the free software....

There is no catch, sign up to the site linked and get restricted access to MSDN which has free software including Server 2012 Standard.

djkav · 25 Jan 2013 at 16:39

I joined Webspark over a year ago.

KIA · 25 Jan 2013 at 18:23

Desperate times call for desperate measures!

The Server 2012 UI is awful.

lsg1r · 25 Jan 2013 at 19:59

KIA said:
The Server 2012 UI is awful.

it's no worse than windows 8.... oh wait....

SoundsGood · 25 Jan 2013 at 21:22

Joined, can't see the key anywhere

MarcLister · 25 Jan 2013 at 21:38

lsg1r said:
so what's the catch....

and maybe a pointer as to how to get the free software....

Make sure your company has less than 10 employees?

SoundsGood · 25 Jan 2013 at 22:18

SoundsGood said:
Joined, can't see the key anywhere

Ah.. just saw the giant button on the front page which says "GET SOFTWARE"

malachi · 26 Jan 2013 at 10:36

Thanks, same software in available on Dreamspark but this provides more keys.