The new MSDN Academic Alliance Developer Center is geared toward the unique
requirements of the worldwide academic community. This new site replaces the prior http://www.msdnaa.net
site. The highlights of this new site include:

* Integration with the extensive MSDN library of technical content.
* Improvement of the overall site structure for easier navigation and finding key information.
* Improvement of content quality, including a new *hot* downloads section on the home page.
* Additional key Curriculum Repository content.
* Improved Curriculum Repository Advanced Search feature.


What is the MSDN Academic Alliance?

The MSDN Academic Alliance is an annual membership program for departments that teach and utilize
technology such as Computer Science, Engineering, and Information Systems departments.
The membership provides a complete, inexpensive solution to keep academic labs,
faculty and students on the leading edge of technology.

With this membership, you and your colleagues will have the latest development tools, operating
systems, server software, documentation, and technical references at your
fingertips. In addition, your students will have complete access to these tools on their personal
computers and in your departments' labs.

The department receives numerous benefits as part of their membership:


* Latest set of Microsoft platforms, servers, and developer tools via regular CD shipments and
a download Web site.
* License to install the software on any number of lab machines used by the department for
instructional and research purposes.
* License to provide the software to students taking courses that lead to credit or a
certificate within the department, so they can load the software on their personal computers for
use in coursework and personal projects.
* Electronic software distribution to students through e-academy License Management Systems
(ELMS).
* Four technical support incidents (varies by region) in addition to access to the managed
newsgroups and the Online Concierge.
* Private newsgroups where faculty can ask technical and administrative questions, collaborate
with each other, and talk with the MSDNAA team.
* Comprehensive Web site that provides resources for faculty, including;
o Program information and news
o Projects, tutorials, academically focused articles, and curriculum
o We have prepared a PowerPoint presentation that explains the highlights of our
program. You can download or view it online. For more information, you can visit our Facts page or
browse the "How It Works" links in the box on the right sidebar. Finally, if you still have
questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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