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Visual Studio 2012 Professional with MSDN (Includes Software Assurance)

Description: 


Visual Studio 2012 Professional Edition is an integrated development environment (IDE) for individual developers and small teams who build applications that operate on Microsoft Windows, in Microsoft SharePoint, in the cloud, or on Microsoft's web and mobile-device platforms.

This donation provides one license and a subscription to the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN).

Benefits for Organisations

If you have software development experience, you can use Visual Studio to:

•    Develop custom applications for use in your organisation
•    Develop mobile and web applications for use by your constituents and donors

Major Capabilities

•    Use major programming languages:
o    Visual Basic
o    Visual C#
o    Visual C++
o    JavaScript
o    Visual F#
•    Develop for Windows 8:
o    Use default project templates that provide the files, resources, and structure for various kinds of Windows Store apps
o    Use various tools to debug, optimize, and publish apps
•    Develop for the Web:
o    Edit HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in their own editors
o    Test the same page, application, or site in a variety of browsers
o    Develop web applications against a server identical to IIS
•    Develop for the Cloud:
o    Develop, deploy, and test applications and services for Windows Azure
o    Use profiling tools to identify the possible causes of poor performance
o    Use Visual Studio LightSwitch templates to implement common application logic
•    Develop for SharePoint:
o    Accelerate project development with project templates and design tools
o    Ensure that sites function correctly with testing and optimization facilities
o    Use a deployment wizard to package a SharePoint site and upload it to a web server

Free Express Editions

For organizations that do not need the full functionality of Visual Studio, Microsoft offers free, downloadable Express editions.

Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Subscription

This version of Visual Studio includes a two-year subscription to the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN). MSDN provides access to Microsoft operating systems and software, development kits, and the MSDN Library. Access is via the MSDN Subscriber Downloads site and through regular CD or DVD shipments.

Technical support includes:

•    Unlimited use of MSDN Managed Newsgroups with guaranteed response times of two business days
•    Unlimited access to MSDN Online Concierge for nontechnical questions regarding use of the MSDN site
•    Two phone-based support incidents

Acquiring MSDN

To activate the MSDN subscription, you must perform an additional step while retrieving your license keys from the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center website. To activate an MSDN subscription, click Subscriptions in the VLSC menu bar and follow the MSDN link to enter information about the subscribing user. When the process is complete, the user will receive an email with a subscriber ID and directions to the MSDN website.

Obtaining This Product

Installing this product requires installation media and a license key. The license key allows you to use the installation media to install the product on as many computers as you have received licenses for.

Expect three emails:


1.    When your donation request has been approved, CTX Programme will send a message to your organization email address confirming the number of licenses you have requested.
2.    Microsoft will send an email welcoming your organisation to the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC).
3.    CTX Programme will send an email with information about managing your donation at the VLSC. If you are new to the VLSC, you should wait for this email before you register there.

Software Assurance

Under the Software Assurance programme, you have the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of your coverage.
 

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Requirements: 

 

Hardware:


•    1.6-GHz (or higher) processor
•    1 GB or more RAM; additional 512 MB if running in a virtual machine
•    10 GB available hard-disk space
•    5,400-rpm hard drive
•    1024x768-pixel or higher-resolution display with DirectX 9–capable video card
•    DVD drive if installing from disc

Software:


•    Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit); Windows 8 (32-bit or 64-bit); Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 (64-bit only); Windows Server 2012 (64-bit only)

 

 

 

Price: £31.00 + VAT
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Exchange Server 2013 Enterprise Edition (Includes Software Assurance)

Description: 
 

Exchange Server 2013 is email and personal information management software that runs on Windows Server. It provides a collaboration environment for secure messaging inside and outside an organization. The Enterprise Edition is designed for large organizations and allows up to 50 mailbox databases.

This donation provides one Enterprise Edition server license. Smaller organisations should consider Exchange Server 2013 Standard Edition. For additional information about Exchange Server and the server and client licensing requirements, see the Guide to Exchange Server Editions and Licensing.

Benefits for Organisations

If you have network administration experience, you can use Exchange Server to:

  • Reduce costs by consolidating communications services
  • Spend less time maintaining server settings

Major Capabilities

  • Simplified management: A unified, web-based management console simplifies on-premises, online, and hybrid Exchange deployments.
  • Unified messaging: Users can receive email, voicemail, and faxes through a single inbox that can be accessed from anywhere, including on mobile and web clients.
  • Inbox protection: Integrated antivirus, anti-spam and anti-phishing technologies stop the latest threats.
  • Database recovery: Administrators can configure database availability groups of up to 16 mailbox servers for automatic recovery from database-level failures.

Obtaining This Product

Installing this product requires you to download the software from the Volume Licensing Service Center and enter a license key. You can download any available version or language for your product. After you download the software, learn how to install it or burn it to a disc for later use.

The license key allows you to install the product on as many computers as you have received licenses for. This quantity is specified in the first email you receive from CTX after requesting this product.

Expect three emails:

  1. When your donation request has been approved, CTX will send a message to your organisation email address confirming the number of licenses you have requested.
  2. Microsoft will send an email welcoming your organisation to the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC).
  3. CTX will send an email with information about obtaining your license key and managing your donation at the VLSC. If you are new to the VLSC, you should wait for this email before you register there.

Software Assurance

Under the Software Assurance programme, you have the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of your coverage.

 

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Requirements: 

Hardware:
•    x64-architecture-based computer with Intel processor that supports Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel EM64T) or AMD processor that supports the AMD64 platform; Intel Itanium family IA64 processors are not supported
•    4 GB or more RAM per server plus 5 MB of RAM recommended for each mailbox
•    Hard disk:
o    1.2 GB free space on the hard disk where you install Exchange Server 2010
o    200 MB of free space on the system drive
o    Additional 500 MB free space per language if installing language packs for Unified Messaging beyond those included in the default installation
o    Disk partitions formatted for the NTFS file system, not the FAT file system
•    DVD drive, local or network accessible
•    800x600-pixel (or higher) display

Software:
•    Windows Server 2008 SP2 x64 Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter; Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter; Enterprise or Datacenter editions of Windows Server 2008 are required for Mailbox Resiliency features
•    For installing Exchange Server 2010 management tools: Windows Vista; Windows 7; Windows Server 2008

If the following required prerequisites are not already installed, the Exchange Server 2010 setup process prompts and provides links to the installation location:
•    Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
•    Windows PowerShell v2.0

Price: £162.00 + VAT
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Cisco 24-Port Ethernet Switch

Description: 

 

 

The C2960-24TT-L is one of the Catalyst 2960 series fixed-configuration switches offering 10/100 Fast Ethernet and 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with enhanced LAN services for midsize and branch office networks.

The 24TT-L model provides:

  • Twenty Four Ethernet 10/100 Base-T ports for desktop connectivity
  • Two 10/100/1000 Ethernet uplink ports

The LAN Base feature set includes a rich Layer 2+ suite of intelligent services, including advanced quality of service (QoS), granular rate limiting, and access control lists (ACLs), and multicast services.

Security is delivered through a wide range of authentication methods, data encryption technologies, and Network Admission Control (NAC) based on users, ports, and MAC addresses.

There are two options for switch management: an embedded GUI device manager for all operating systems and the Windows-based Cisco Network Assistant available at no cost from the Cisco Website.

Product service and support: Cisco will provide five years of hardware and software service and support (SMARTnet) for any product obtained through this donation program (Linksys products not included).

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Requirements: 

AC input voltage/frequency:

  • 100 to 240 V
  • 1.3 to 0.8 A
  • 50 to 60 Hz

Environmental constraints:

  • Operating temperature: 32 to 104ºF (0 to 40ºC)
  • Storage temperature: -13 to 158ºF (-25 to 70ºC)
  • Operating relative humidity: 10 to 85 percent (noncondensing)
  • Operating altitude: Up to 1000 feet (3049 meters)
  • Storage altitude: Up to 15,000 feet (4573 meters)
Price: £87.00 + VAT
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SharePoint Server Enterprise Edition Device CAL (Includes Software Assurance)

Description: 
A SharePoint Server Enterprise device client access license (CAL) can be used only in conjunction with a SharePoint Server Standard device CAL. It authorizes one computer or other device to access additional features in SharePoint Server, regardless of the number of users (for example, a shared workstation). 
 
This donation provides one Enterprise device CAL. Enterprise user CALs — for providing individuals with access to additional features —and Standard CALs (user and device) are also available.
 
Major Capabilities
 
The Enterprise device CAL provides access to additional features in SharePoint Server, including:
Business Connectivity Services: SharePoint can manipulate external data, both online and offline, from other instances of SharePoint and from Office applications.
Access Services: You can make changes to and publish Access databases directly from SharePoint.
Enterprise Search: The enhanced version of SharePoint's search feature allows you to search, filter, and sort up to 100 million documents.
InfoPath Forms Services: You can create form-based applications in InfoPath and deploy them to SharePoint.
Excel Services: Excel workbooks with PowerPivot can be published as interactive reports and dashboards within SharePoint.
 
A full list of additional features is available on Microsoft's Volume Licensing website, via the Exceptions and Additional Terms Specific to SharePoint Server 2013 link.
 
License Only
 
This license does not require media, license keys, or setup codes.
 
CALs, ECLs, and management licenses (MLs) offered through CTX Programme are always for the currently offered version of the server software. However, these licenses can also be used with earlier versions of the server software.
 
Software Assurance
 
Under the Software Assurance programme, you have the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of your coverage.
 
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Price: £3.00 + VAT
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Core User CAL Suite (Includes Software Assurance)

Description: 

The Core User CAL Suite is a set of four user client access licenses (CALs) and two user client management licenses (MLs). Together they provide user licensing for key Microsoft server technologies.

A user CAL authorizes a user to access a server from any device (for example, when an employee accesses the server from a computer at work and another at home). A user client ML licenses the management of any number of OSEs, as long as only one user has access to them. If more than one user has access to a certain OSE or set of OSEs, an ML is necessary for each user. See below for details on the CALs and client MLs included with this donation

Benefits for Organisations

•    You can request this suite to obtain user licensing for six popular server products using only one of your Microsoft title group allotments.
•    You'll also obtain the rights to download and install management server software for System Center Configuration Manager, System Center Virtual Machine Manager, and System Center Endpoint Protection.

CALs

One Core User CAL Suite contains one of each of the following CALs:

•    Windows Server User CAL provides access to Windows Server.
•    Exchange Server User CAL – Standard provides access to Exchange Server.
•    SharePoint Server Standard Edition User CAL provides access to SharePoint Server.
•    Lync Server User CAL – Standard supports the instant messaging, presence, and PC-to-PC audio and video communications capabilities of Lync Server 2010 or Office Communications Server 2007 R2.

Note: The Exchange Server Enterprise CAL and SharePoint Server Enterprise Edition CAL are not included in the Core CAL Suite.

System Center Client MLs

One Core User CAL Suite contains one of each of the following user client MLs:

•    System Center Configuration Manager User Client ML allows management by System Center Configuration Manager and Virtual Machine Manager.
•    System Center Endpoint Protection User Client ML allows protection by System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection.

The right to run management server software is included with System Center client MLs. If you request this product, you can download and install the management server software listed above. The software includes a runtime version of SQL Server Technology (SQL Server Standard Edition) to support System Center. No additional licenses are needed for management servers or SQL Server technology.

For more information, see Techsoup’ Program’s Guide to System Center Products and Licensing.

Obtaining This Product

CALs and MLs do not require media, license keys, or setup codes.

The System Center server software requires installation media which you can download or order from the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC)

Expect three emails:


1.    When your donation request has been approved, CTX Programme will send a message to your organisation email address confirming the number of licenses you have requested.
2.    Microsoft will send an email welcoming your organisation to the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC).
3.    CTX Programme will send an email with information about managing your donation at the VLSC. If you are new to the VLSC, you should wait for this email before you register there.

Software Assurance

Under the Software Assurance programme, you have the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of your coverage.
 

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Requirements: 

 

See system requirements for each System Center component:


•    Configuration Manager
•    Virtual Machine Manager
•    Prerequisites for Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager

Price: £9.00 + VAT
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Project Server Device CAL (Includes Software Assurance)

Description: 

 

A Project Server device client access license (CAL) authorizes one computer or other device to access the services of Project Server regardless of the number of users (for example, a shared workstation). Any application that accesses the services of Project Server requires a CAL, including Project Professional, Project Web App, SharePoint sites with Web Parts that display project information, Microsoft Office Outlook integration, and third-party applications. 
 
This donation provides one device CAL. User CALs for licensing individuals are also available.
 
License Only
 
This license does not require media, license keys, or setup codes.
 
CALs, ECLs, and management licenses (MLs) offered through CTX Programme are always for the currently offered version of the server software. However, these licenses can also be used with earlier versions of the server software.
 
Software Assurance
 
Under the Software Assurance programme, you have the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of your coverage.
 
 
 

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Price: £7.00 + VAT
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UltraKey 6.0 UK

Description: 

Updates to UltraKey 6 are available for download at no charge.

Support

Bytes of Learning provides free phone and email support.

Trial Version

A trial version of UltraKey is available online

 

The trial version is the full product with a time-limited license. A license received through CTX will unlock it for permanent use with no need to reinstall. As a courtesy, when you request a trial version, please identify yourself as referred by the CTX Programme.

Choose Carefully

The administrative fee for this product is not refundable, and the product cannot be exchanged.

Obtaining This Product

When your donation request has been approved, the CTX Programme will send a message to your organisation email address with instructions for obtaining and activating this product.

 

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Requirements: 

Windows

Hardware:
•    128 MB or more RAM
•    180 MB available hard-disk space
•    800x600-pixel display
•    16-bit sound

Software:
•    Windows 2000; Windows XP; Windows Vista; Windows 7
•    Microsoft Speech Engine 5 (SAPI 5.0), included in the UltraKey installer
•    QuickTime 3 or later, included in the UltraKey installer

Mac

Hardware:
•    128 MB or more RAM
•    180 MB available hard-disk space
•    Either Intel or PowerPC processor

Software:
•    Mac OS X v10.4 (Tiger) to v10.7 (Lion) (Note: Mac OS X already includes a speech engine and QuickTime.)
•    QuickTime 3 or later

Price: £10.00 + VAT
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Access 2013 (Includes Software Assurance)

Description: 
Access is a relational database management system that helps information workers track and report information. 
 
This donation provides one license. See a summary of Volume Licensing Product Use Rights for specific licensing details.
 
Benefits for Organisations
 
If you have database experience, you can use Access to:
Maintain a database of information on members, donors, and other constituents
Convert data to reports and forms
Automate data processing without writing any code
 
Major Capabilities
 
Templates: Access includes prebuilt solutions that you can modify and adapt to your needs.
Forms and reports: You can design and create professional forms and reports based on the fields in your databases.
Tool development: Expression Builder and Macro Designer allow you to add automation and complex expressions without writing any code.
Web access: When connected with SharePoint Server, you can post your databases online and access, view, and edit them from the web. Users without Access software can open web forms and reports in a web browser and synchronize their changes automatically.
Data import: Access can connect to and import data from external sources, such as other Access databases, Excel spreadsheets, ODBC sources, and SQL Server database.
 
Important Volume Licensing Information 
 
With Office 2013 suites and applications, organisations can choose between two types of volume license keys for product activation: a Key Management Service (KMS) license key or a Multiple Activation Key (MAK). Organisations will be provided with both types of keys on the Microsoft Volume Licensing website.
 
 
Obtaining This Product
 
Installing this product requires installation media and a license key. The license key allows you to use the installation media to install the product on as many computers as you have received licenses for.
 
Expect three emails:
 
1. When your donation request has been approved, CTX Programme will send a message to your organisation email address confirming the number of licenses you have requested. 
2. Microsoft will send an email welcoming your organisation to the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC). 
3. CTX Programme will send an email with information about managing your donation at the VLSC. If you are new to the VLSC, you should wait for this email before you register there. 
 
Software Assurance
 
Under the Software Assurance programme, you have the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of your coverage.
 
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Requirements: 

 

Hardware:
1-GHz (or higher) processor, 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit, with SSE2 instruction set
1 GB or more RAM for 32-bit systems; 2 GB or more RAM for 64-bit systems
3 GB available hard-disk space
1,024 x 576-pixel (or higher) display
 
Software:
Windows Server 2008; Windows 7; Windows 8; Windows Server 2012
Internet Explorer 8/9/10; Firefox 10 or later; Safari 5 or later; Chrome 17 or later
 
Other:
For Instant Search — Windows Search 4.0
 
 

Price: £8.00 + VAT
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Dynamics CRM User CAL (Includes Software Assurance)

Description: 

A Dynamics CRM user CAL provides a user full read-write access to a Dynamics CRM professional or enterprise server. The CAL is functionally equivalent to a combined limited and full use additive user CAL.

Additional Information: For a rundown of the available editions of Dynamics CRM 4.0 and licensing alternatives, see the Guide to Dynamics CRM 4.0 Editions and Licensing.

Note: This license does not require media.

Features: 
  • Under the Software Assurance program, customers acquire the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of their coverage.
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Price: £28.00 + VAT
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SharePoint Server Standard Edition Device CAL (Includes Software Assurance)

Description: 
A SharePoint Server Standard device client access license (CAL) authorizes one computer or other device to access SharePoint Server, regardless of the number of users (for example, a shared workstation).
 
This donation provides one Standard device CAL. Standard user CALs for licensing individuals and additive Enterprise CALs (user and device) for accessing additional features are also available.
 
License Only
 
This license does not require media, license keys, or setup codes.
 
CALs, ECLs, and management licenses (MLs) offered through CTX Programme are always for the currently offered version of the server software. However, these licenses can also be used with earlier versions of the server software.

Software Assurance
 
Under the Software Assurance programme, you have the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of your coverage.
 
Features: 

Under the Software Assurance program, customers acquire the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of their coverage.

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Price: £4.00 + VAT
 

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