The Microsoft Visual Studio development system is a suite of development tools designed to aid software developers--whether they are novices or seasoned professionals--face complex challenges and create innovative solutions. |
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| MSDN Subscriptions include a wide variety of software to help developers to design, develop, test, and demonstrate applications or solutions. Active subscribers have access to current, past, and pre-release future versions of virtually every Microsoft product or technology a development team could need. MSDN Professional Subscriptions can be purchased with Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition. MSDN Premium Subscriptions can be purchased with either Visual Studio Professional Edition or with Visual Studio Team System products. |
| Visual Studio 2008 Professional with MSDN Professional Includes: Development Tools
Servers
Operating Systems
Other Tools, SDKs & DDKs
Additional Benefits
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[1] Visual Studio Team Foundation Server Workgroup Edition is limited to five designated users. One Client Access License is provided for use of the full version of Team Foundation Server. [2] One copy of the indicated applications may be used on one device for any purpose. |
Feature | Standard Edition | Professional Edition |
Build applications for the Microsoft Office system | No | Yes2 |
Build software for mobile devices | No | Yes |
Software Assurance-Eligible | No | Yes3 |
User experience | Simplified menus and defaults | Full |
Documentation | Online4 | Online and Offline |
Class Designer and Object Test Bench | No | Yes5 |
Crystal Reports | No | Yes |
Server Explorer | No | Yes |
Unit Testing | No | Yes6 |
Additional Tools Included | SQL Server 2005 Express Edition | SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition |