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Microsoft decomissions Technet Wiki, will go read-only on December 5, 2023

Taras Buria — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:18:02 +0000

Microsoft Community Wiki, also known as Technet Wiki, will go read-only on December 5, 2023, as a part of Microsoft's ongoing effort to retire MSDN and TechNet platforms in favor of Microsoft Docs. Read more...

Microsoft launches new Q&A website to replace TechNet and MSDN forums

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 20:14:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced a new community-oriented website called Q&A which will be a new platform for users to seek and share knowledge about its products. It will replace MSDN and TechNet forums. Read more...

Microsoft is moving its OneDrive technical documentation to Microsoft Docs

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 00:20:01 +0000

Microsoft's documentation service, which debuted back in 2016, is welcoming content from yet another one of the company's offerings, as technical documentation for OneDrive moves away from TechNet. Read more...

Windows 8.1 Update ISOs now available on Microsoft TechNet and MSDN

John Callaham — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 23:36:50 +0000

As promised earlier today, Microsoft is now letting their TechNet and MSDN subscribers download the ISOs for Windows 8.1 Update, along with Windows Server 2012 R2 with Update 1. Read more...

Windows 8.1 Enterprise RTM released on TechNet and MSDN

John Callaham — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 19:45:55 +0000

Microsoft has now released the Windows 8.1 Enterprise RTM build on its TechNet and MSDN services for Volume License customers with an active Software Assurance agreement. Read more...

Some Microsoft volume licensees will have to wait to get Windows 8.1

John Callaham — Sat, 14 Sep 2013 10:11:27 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed its volume license customers with active Software Assurance can get the RTM version of Windows 8.1 Enterprise later this month but all others will have to wait until Oct. 18th. Read more...

Microsoft: Over 2 million downloads for Windows 8.1 so far

John Callaham — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 09:13:09 +0000

Microsoft marketing head Tami Reller said this week there's been over 2 million downloads of Windows 8.1 so far, but it's not clear if that's just of the preview version or if it includes the RTM bits Read more...

Windows 8.1 leaks from two weeks ago same as MSDN and TechNet versions

Steven Parker — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 08:19:50 +0000

Now that the various Windows 8.1 versions have been made officially available to MSDN and TechNet subscribers, we can confirm that the leaks from the end of August are the same as the official ISOs. Read more...

Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM released on TechNet and MSDN

John Callaham — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 17:00:00 +0000

In a change of heart, Microsoft has released the RTM builds for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 for its TechNet and MSDN subscribers, along with the release candidate for Visual Studio 2013. Read more...

Microsoft gives 90 day extension to current TechNet subscriptions

John Callaham — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 22:00:22 +0000

Microsoft has announced that current users TechNet service will be given a free, one time, 90 day extension to their subscription which will be automatically be applied to their accounts. Read more...

PSA: Microsoft will not accept new or renewed TechNet subscriptions after today

John Callaham — Sat, 31 Aug 2013 08:36:39 +0000

Microsoft's deadline for software developers to sign up for new and renewed TechNet subscriptions is today, which is the start of the company's eventual shutdown of the service. Read more...

"Save TechNet" petition reaches 10,000 signatures as August 31st deadline looms

John Callaham — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 01:45:00 +0000

With Microsoft due to cut off new subscriptions to its TechNet service on August 31st, an online petition designed to convince the company to change its mind has now reached 10,000 signatures. Read more...

Microsoft: Windows Server 2012 R2 goes gold; launches October 18th for everyone

John Callaham — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 14:21:27 +0000

Microsoft has announced that Windows Server 2012 R2 has gone gold and has been released to manufacturing. It will be released Oct. 18 for everyone, including MSDN and TechNet subscribers. Read more...

MSDN/TechNet subscribers may have to wait a little longer for Windows 8.1 RTM

John Callaham — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 20:42:41 +0000

Microsoft may hold off releasing the RTM build of Windows 8.1 to MSDN or TechNet subscribers early and will instead release the OS to everyone in mid-October. Read more...

Microsoft Developer Network website gets a revamp

John Callaham — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 21:14:14 +0000

Microsoft has launched a revamp of its Microsoft Developer Network website, which now includes direct links to a user's MSDN subscription from anywhere on the site. Read more...

Petition wants Microsoft to continue TechNet

Tim Schiesser — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 13:51:27 +0000

A petition to Microsoft is asking for the software giant to bring back TechNet, or create an affordable alternative to MSDN, after it was announced TechNet would be closing its doors very soon Read more...

Microsoft to stop new TechNet subscriptions after August 31st

John Callaham — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 20:57:11 +0000

Microsoft has announced that it will no longer take new or renewed subscriptions to its TechNet software service after August 31st, but added it will honor all current TechNet subscriptions. Read more...

Lobbying group representing Microsoft and Google backs CISPA

Max Slater-Robins — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:14:59 +0000

TechNet, a lobbying firm representing Microsoft, Google, Yahoo and more, have sent a letter to Congress in support of the controversial Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. Read more...

Microsoft TechNet subscribers to get Office 365 free for a year

John Callaham — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:10:34 +0000

A new report claims that Microsoft TechNet subscribers will soon be able to get a free year of the company's new Office 365 service on top of their Office 2013 Professional software. Read more...

Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 evaluation available

Steven Parker — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:50:26 +0000

Microsoft has made the Office 2013 Professional Plus Evaulation available for download via the TechNet Evaluation program, both 32 and 64-bit versions can be downloaded for a 60 day trial. Read more...

Office 2013 now on TechNet/MSDN

Brad Sams — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:33:41 +0000

Microsoft has posted the RTM build of Office 2013 and Exchange to TechNet and MSDN for those of you who are lucky enough to have access to those platforms. Make the jump for links to the downloads Read more...

Weekend Poll: Have you installed the Windows 8 RTM?

Tim Schiesser — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 02:05:50 +0000

The weekend poll is back again, and this time we'd like to know if you have installed the Windows 8 RTM yet. If so, did you download it through legal channels or through a leaked copy? Read more...

Windows 8 RTM lands on TechNet/MSDN : Download Now

Brad Sams — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:53:15 +0000

You all have waited and now it is available, Microsoft has posted up, as promised the RTM build of Windows 8 to TechNet and MSDN. If you have access, head on over and download before the servers melt. Read more...

Windows 8 available later today on MSDN and TechNet

Steven Parker — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 07:29:40 +0000

Today at around 9AM PDT, MSDN and TechNet subscribers will be able to download and check out Windows 8, which marks another milestone closer to general availability later this year. Read more...

Windows 8 available from tomorrow, for some at least

Steven Parker — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:24:29 +0000

MSDN and TechNet subscribers will be among the first to get their hands on Windows 8 tomorrow, when it becomes available for digital download and DVD order. Are you one of the lucky ones? Read more...

Microsoft adds more restrictions to MSDN/TechNet users [Update]

John Callaham — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 18:55:25 +0000

Microsoft is adding new restrictions to its MSDN and TechNet policies in order to crack down on piracy, including cutting the number of current Windows keys that MSDN subscribers can receive in half. Read more...

Microsoft quietly cuts down TechNet subscribers' product keys

Brody McKee — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 05:07:38 +0000

Microsoft bloggers, Mary-Jo Foley and Paul Thurott, have uncovered a very interesting change to TechNet – one that wasn’t publicised at all. TechNet subscribers used to get 10 product keys for each of Microsoft’s business... Read more...

TechNet changes its name, adds another subscription method

Andrew Lyle — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 05:16:30 +0000

As of Today, TechNet will be rebranded as TechNet Subscriptions, and will introduce a another subscription option for users. Technet subscribers get instant access to all the latest beta and RC releases, including full... Read more...

Office 2010 now available on MSDN/TechNet

Tom Warren — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:32:01 +0000

Microsoft has released the final build (4763.1000) of Office 2010 to MSDN and TechNet subscribers today. Microsoft said on Friday that its new Office suite, due in May for businesses and June for consumers,... Read more...

Windows 7 now available on Technet and MSDN

Andrew Lyle — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:44:16 +0000

Microsoft has officially released Windows 7 RTM (Release to Manufacturing) available for download via Technet and MSDN, however, users must have a valid subscription to either web site. Today's release is only available in English,... Read more...

Microsoft offering $100 Technet discount till July 3

Michael Stanclift — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:03:23 +0000

We've just received word that Microsoft has begun offering a discount on its Technet subscription. With Windows 7 coming out in October, this is a great time to sign up. Under this discount program, you... Read more...

Update on 'free' TechNet subscription

Tom Warren — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:42:11 +0000

Yesterday Neowin posted instructions on how to obtain a free Microsoft TechNet subscription. It's now clear that the free subscriptions were meant for a small and limited amount of people as part of an offer... Read more...

Microsoft offering free TechNet Plus subscription [Updated]

Sam Symons — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:41:49 +0000

TechNet Plus is a Microsoft service which offers full, legitimate versions of software to IT professionals (or whoever wants to pay for it). The subscription usually saps your wallet for $349 US, if you only... Read more...

Windows 7 RC now available on MSDN, TechNet & Connect

Tom Warren — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:06:11 +0000

Microsoft has just announced the availability of the Windows 7 Release Candidate for MSDN and TechNet customers. In addition, we have confirmed that it is also available on Microsoft Connect for those enrolled in the... Read more...

XP SP3 Integrated Images on MSDN & Technet

Sat, 03 May 2008 11:12:21 +0000

Microsoft is pleased to make available integrated retail and volume license installs of Windows XP SP3, to MSDN and TechNet Plus subscribers. Integrated retail and volume license installs are available in the following languages: Chinese... Read more...

Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 on MSDN & TechNet (Plus)

Steven Parker — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:33:09 +0000

Microsoft sent out a mail on Wednesday informing MSDN and TechNet Plus users that Windows Vista SP1 images as well as Windows Server 2008 (RTM) have been made available to subscribers. Upon checking however, I... Read more...

Windows XP SP3 RC goes to MSDN, TechNet testers

Steven Parker — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 09:06:26 +0000

Microsoft made available on December 3 for download the near-final Release Candidate (RC) of Windows XP Service Pack (SP) 3. The RC is available to all Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) and TechNet subscribers. This isn't... Read more...

Microsoft Launches Technet Edge

Tom Warren — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:17:42 +0000

There is a new Microsoft Site for that's just been launched, TechNet Edge. It's like the Channel 9 stuff but targeted specifically for IT Pro's, where Channel 9 is focused on the developer. ... Read more...

Technet Magazine: June 2007

Sat, 26 May 2007 02:55:57 +0000

It's security month again. Learn how User Account Control in Windows Vista protects the machines you manage by limiting the administrator privileges users normally run with. BitLocker Drive Encryption, another Vista feature, adds security as... Read more...

MS Moves Towards RTM With Release Of Build 5717 To TechNET

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 07:27:10 +0000

As Microsoft moves towards Release To Manufacturing (RTM) We will be seeing more Vista builds being released to not only to msdn/technet, we will also be seeing them being released to Technial Beta Testers and... Read more...