Ireland Licensing

This is the licensing blog for all your Microsoft licensing questions - with a special focus on developer tools.

Learn more about development with Microsoft Ramp Up

Do you want to gain new Microsoft .NET development skills, but aren’t sure where to begin? If so,...

Date: 09/03/2008

Office Live Workspace

Hi, Do you save information on a flash drive or send yourself documents via e-mail to work on later?...

Date: 08/07/2008

Some great international events coming soon

I know that I've already alerted you to PDC but I just want to remind you to..... Attend the PDC to...

Date: 07/29/2008

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Web Edition

Hi All, With the launch of SQL Server 2008, a new SQL Server 2008 Web Edition SKU is being launched...

Date: 07/11/2008

Windows Server 2008 under SPLA

Hi, With the release of Windows Server 2008 and the increase of people providing hosted services I...

Date: 06/18/2008

PDC 2008 now open for registration

The Professional Developer Conference 2008 is planned for October 27-30 in Los Angeles this year and...

Date: 06/09/2008

locate items in the MSDN library

I know I have blogged on this before but I still seem to get loads of questions on where particular...

Date: 06/04/2008

Tech-Ed EMEA 2008 Developers

Yes, that time of year is nearly upon us again and it's time to start signing up for Tech Ed 2008....

Date: 06/03/2008

Difficulty accessing MSDN Downloads

Hi, It has been brought to our attention that some Partners have recently experienced difficulties...

Date: 05/29/2008

Expression 2 now available

If web design is your bag then check out Expression 2 which has just launched. The Expression...

Date: 05/14/2008

Developer and designer event on 23rd May in Cineworld

Mix Essentials is here in Ireland! This is an event to give you the chance to join the conversation...

Date: 05/12/2008

A Licensing Program Specifically for ISVs

Hi, Over the past 2 years my focus has been engaging with ISVs and during this time I was told that...

Date: 04/11/2008

Virtual launch of Visual Studio 2008, Windows Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008

Experience the launch virtually and access Steve Ballmer’s Keynote, breakout sessions and partners –...

Date: 04/02/2008

Irish Microsoft Technology Conference, Dublin 3rd and 4th April

Here is a quick reminder about the Irish Microsoft Technology Conference 2008 (April 3rd/4th) - with...

Date: 03/20/2008

Two great community events coming up in Dublin and Galway

There are two great community events coming up in April and May - both have an amazing speaker...

Date: 03/10/2008

Official Irish Launch of Visual Studio 2008

Microsoft are excited to announce the latest versions of Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 and...

Date: 02/27/2008

Free Visual Studio 2008 e-book Offer

Hi! There is a "Free Microsoft Press E-book" promotion currently running where you get the chance to...

Date: 01/22/2008

Virtualisation - What it is and how it's licensed

Hi, Virtualisation is a hot topic at the moment so I thought it would be a good idea to give you...

Date: 01/18/2008

Visual Studio 2008 Team Suite 3 month trial now available for download

Hi, I am delighted to tell you that Visual Studio 2008 Team Suite three month evaluations are now...

Date: 01/10/2008

"How many people does this license cover?" , "What is MSDN?" - Clearing up some confusion around licensing.

Technorati Tags: licensing,cals,processor,external connector license,visual studio,msdn,developer...

Date: 01/09/2008

Reimaging Rights

Hi, For as long as I have been answering licensing question, one topic that keeps coming up is...

Date: 11/14/2007

Platform Independent Licensing

Hi, I thought that the following information on platform independent licensing might be of interest...

Date: 11/14/2007

Visual Studio 2008 Beta now available

Hi there! All of us here in the Developer & Platform Group are really excited to introduce the...

Date: 11/09/2007

What Products Need Volume License Keys

Hi, Lately I have received lots of calls and emails in relation to volume license keys, people not...

Date: 10/26/2007

Best way to license Windows Server and Exchange Server

Hi, this is a question we often get asked: What is the best way to license Windows Server and...

Date: 10/25/2007

Send all you developer licensing questions to vs-irl@microsoft.com

Hi, Send all your developer licensing question to vs-irl@microsoft.com We are keen to hear any...

Date: 10/25/2007

Calling Out To All Web Development Companies & Agencies

Hi, There is a new addition to the Partner Program that I thought would be of interest to all of you...

Date: 10/23/2007

Licensing Overview for Outsourcers and Managed Service Providers

Hi, With more and more people enquiring about the licensing around hosted services and providing...

Date: 10/17/2007

Microsoft Ireland Events

http://www.microsoft.com/ireland/events/default.mspx Hi, I know it's not always easy to find out...

Date: 10/15/2007

Screencast on the Empower Program for ISVs

Hi, this is a short screencast on the benefits of the Empower Program for Independent Software...

Date: 10/09/2007

Find items in your MSDN library of CDs/DVDs

I have got a few questions in the last while asking me where can a user find items in all their CDs...

Date: 10/02/2007

SQL Licensing - All You Need To Know

Each week I get numerous questions in relation to SQL licensing so I thought that this would be an...

Date: 09/20/2007

Welcome to Ireland Licensing

Hi all, Welcome to the first installment of the Ireland Licensing blog. The main focus of this blog...

Date: 09/12/2007