Visual Studio Pro
An integrated development environment developed used to develop computer programs including websites, web apps, web services and mobile apps.
Overview
Microsoft Visual Studio Pro simplifies the creation, debugging, and deployment of applications on a variety of platforms including the Cloud. It comes with integrated support for test-driven development and debugging tools. Developers can use existing skills to code.
Versions
- Community: A fully-featured, extensible, free IDE for creating modern applications for Android, iOS, Win, as well as web applications and cloud services.
- Professional: Professional is designed for professional developers and small to medium-sized teams, offering a robust IDE with a lower subscription cost, while Enterprise is the most feature-rich and expensive option aimed at larger organizations and advanced needs
- Enterprise: Includes all Professional features plus more advanced tools for testing, debugging, and architecture, making it suitable for large, complex projects.
- Code: An integrated development environment developed for Windows, Linux, macOS and web browsers.
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Availability
| Role | Visual Studio |
|---|---|
| Faculty | With purchase |
| Permanent staff | With purchase |
| Temporary/casual staff | With purchase |
| Student | Provided |
| Person of Interest (POI) | With purchase |
| Friend (sponsored account) | With purchase |
| Departmental | With purchase |
| Functional | Not available |
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Getting Access
Access to software licensed by the University is based on University affiliation and sometimes the device on which the software is installed.
It is your responsibility to make sure you are using the software in accordance with the University's Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources policy and software terms and conditions, plus any vendor terms listed below.
Faculty and Staff at UMN on University-Owned Devices Not Managed by OIT
How to Get It
U Market: U MarketCost
Vendor charges discounted fee for those eligible.
License Details
Visual Studio Pro can be purchased through our Microsoft Select Plus contract that is currently being managed by CDWG, a UMarket vendor.
- Go to the UMarket site.
- Select the Shop Now button.
- Sign in with your UMN internet ID and password.
- Scroll to the Electronic Components; Computer Equipment, Software & Supplies section.
- Select the CDW-G icon.
- Select the PunchOut link.
- On the CDW-G/U Market Ordering Site, select Popular Microsoft Licensing on the left hand side of the screen.
- Select the Microsoft either icon that says Visual Studio.
- Choose the license that best fits your needs If you have questions about is best for you, contact our CDW-G representatives Matt Lubawski at [email protected].
Allowed Uses
- Administrative
- Research
- Teaching and Learning
Terms and Conditions
- Can use Visual Studio Community as long it is being used in a classroom learning environment, for academic research, or for contributing to open source projects.
- See Visual Studio License Directory.
Faculty and Staff at UMN on OIT-Managed Devices
How to Get It
U Market: U MarketCost
Vendor charges discounted fee for those eligible.
License Details
Visual Studio Pro can be purchased through our Microsoft Select Plus contract that is currently being managed by CDWG, a UMarket vendor.
- Go to the UMarket site.
- Select the Shop Now button.
- Sign in with your UMN internet ID and password.
- Scroll to the Electronic Components; Computer Equipment, Software & Supplies section.
- Select the CDW-G icon.
- Select the PunchOut link.
- On the CDW-G/U Market Ordering Site, select Popular Microsoft Licensing on the left hand side of the screen.
- Select the Microsoft either icon that says Visual Studio.
- Choose the license that best fits your needs If you have questions about is best for you, contact our CDW-G representatives Matt Lubawski at [email protected].
Allowed Uses
- Administrative
- Research
- Teaching and Learning
Terms and Conditions
- Can use Visual Studio Community as long it is being used in a classroom learning environment, for academic research, or for contributing to open source projects.
- See Visual Studio License Directory.
Students at UMN on Individually-Owned Devices
How to Get It
Vendor Site: Visual Studio CommunityCost
Vendor provides to those eligible for no charge.
License Details
Visual Studio Community is available at no charge for students.
Allowed Uses
- Research
- Teaching and Learning
Terms and Conditions
- No use is permitted beyond the open source, academic research, and classroom learning environment.
- Can use Visual Studio Community as long it is being used in a classroom learning environment, for academic research, or for contributing to open source projects.
- See Visual Studio License Directory.
Cost
Faculty and Staff
Individual fee options
Students
No charge options
Operating Systems
- Windows