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Obtain Microsoft SCCM & SCOM for training/evaluation purposes
I'm interested in learning how to deploy and use Windows System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and System Center Operations Manager (SCOM).
I would like to obtain this software that I will use only in my home personal training environment.
What options does Microsoft have for licensing or providing this software for training purposes?
I am a Microsoft Certified Professional and in order to learn how to use and support this software, I need to actually deploy the software in my personal networking environment at home.
Or where can I purchase this software from for a reasonable price?
I would like to obtain this software that I will use only in my home personal training environment.
What options does Microsoft have for licensing or providing this software for training purposes?
I am a Microsoft Certified Professional and in order to learn how to use and support this software, I need to actually deploy the software in my personal networking environment at home.
Or where can I purchase this software from for a reasonable price?
Who is Participating?
Would 180 days be long enough for you to evaluate?
https://www.microsoft.com/en-GB/evalcenter/evaluate-system-center-2012-r2
https://www.microsoft.com/en-GB/evalcenter/evaluate-system-center-2012-r2
The 180-day evaluation version is what I am currently using.
I'm now interested in what options I might have to permanently license the software at a reasonable price.
As I have mentioned I will only be using this software for training purposes in a non-production and non-business environment.
What kind of options are available?
I'm now interested in what options I might have to permanently license the software at a reasonable price.
As I have mentioned I will only be using this software for training purposes in a non-production and non-business environment.
What kind of options are available?
Beyond the evaluation packages you’re looking at NFD licensing programs like MAPS
https://partner.microsoft.com/en-gb/membership/action-pack
That will cost you between $300-$400 per year but would probably provide licensing for your entire network.
Or an MSDN subscription, neither of these provide you exclusively with just SCCM/SCOM so you’ll need to decide what represents best value for your own circumstances.
https://partner.microsoft.com/en-gb/membership/action-pack
That will cost you between $300-$400 per year but would probably provide licensing for your entire network.
Or an MSDN subscription, neither of these provide you exclusively with just SCCM/SCOM so you’ll need to decide what represents best value for your own circumstances.
I'm already a member of MAPS but MAPS doesn't include the Microsoft SCCM & SCOM software.
Please provide me with further information on establishing an MSDN subscription.
Please provide me with further information on establishing an MSDN subscription.
Are you sure about MAPS?
I thought there was a 10 client SCCM license included
See https://i.imgur.com/RFPxAea.jpg
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/partner-center/mpn-action-pack-subscription-benefits
MSDN Subs are linked through Visual Studio accounts now but start at around $2k.
I thought there was a 10 client SCCM license included
See https://i.imgur.com/RFPxAea.jpg
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/partner-center/mpn-action-pack-subscription-benefits
MSDN Subs are linked through Visual Studio accounts now but start at around $2k.
Why not just join the technical preview program for SCCM? By the time a new build comes out you can upgrade to the latest build and get around the expiration date?
You'll also need a copy of SQL Server to install SCCM and of course a copy of Windows Server.
BTW, there was a program called TechNet that was around $250 a year that was exactly for what you want, but Microsoft shut that down in 2014 due to people selling the eval keys: https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-to-shut-down-technet-subscription-service/
You'll also need a copy of SQL Server to install SCCM and of course a copy of Windows Server.
BTW, there was a program called TechNet that was around $250 a year that was exactly for what you want, but Microsoft shut that down in 2014 due to people selling the eval keys: https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-to-shut-down-technet-subscription-service/
I also agree with MASQ: SCCM should be included with your Action Pack subscription: https://assets.microsoft.com/en-us/mpn-maps-software-iur-license-table.pdf
Adam Leinss,
Can you please provide me with the URL address on how to join the technical preview program for SCCM?
Can you please provide me with the URL address on how to join the technical preview program for SCCM?
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/core/get-started/technical-preview
Once you get SCCM installed, you will use Administration>Overview>Up