DreamSpark Premium Program Implementation Guide

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1 ITT Technical Institute Microsoft DreamSpark Premium Software Program (for End User Download) IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE June 2013 Section I General 1. The DreamSpark Premium Program is the official provider of Microsoft software previously distributed through the MSDNAA (Microsoft Developers Network for Academic Alliance) Program. The DreamSpark Premium program logo now replaces the MSDNAA program logo on the Web store while retaining the same functions of the former MSDNAA Program. 2. ITT/ESI is an official subscriber to the DreamSpark Premium Program and is the authorized institutional provider for the software from this program to support the delivery of the curricula offered at ITT Technical Institute that require the use of such software. 3. The use of the software supplied through the DreamSpark Premium program is subject to the user license agreement and specific procedures set forth by Microsoft and by ITT/ESI. 4. The user of this program agrees to fully comply with the End User License Agreement (EULA) that governs the use of the software obtained through the DreamSpark Premium program. A copy of the EULA is located at the DreamSpark Web Store once you select the software and click the Check Out button, where you will be required to read the policy and select either Accept or Decline in order to proceed with the download. If you select Decline, your transaction will be terminated. 1

2 5. The software from the DreamSpark Premium program is available for download by the end user at ITT Technical Institute. The term end user refers to all active students and faculty whose curricula specify the use of the software supplied through the DreamSpark Premium program. 6. Online download from DreamSpark s Web store is the ONLY institutional distribution mechanism for software and associated product keys supplied through the DreamSpark Premium program. The ITT/ESI Headquarters does not ship any DreamSpark Premium software media and the corresponding license keys to the field. 7. In order to obtain the login credentials for accessing the DreamSpark Web Store, each qualified individual end user must actively maintain his/her account ending with itt-tech.edu. Credentials for accessing DreamSpark Premium program will ONLY be sent to the account ending with itt-tech.edu. 8. Up to two downloads are granted for the selected software per person. Only one license/activation key will be provided for the downloaded product that requires such a key. Depending on the nature of the product, some would allow activation on more than one computer. Some can be activated on only one computer. In most cases, Operating System software, such as Windows 7 and Server 2008, will allow to be installed on one computer, whereas typical application software, such as Visual Studio, could be allowed on more than one computer. 9. For products that require activation on one device, the activated instance must be retained exclusively for curriculum use. Noncompliance with this may cause the software to become unavailable for curriculum use. The end user is solely responsible for ensuring the software is to be dedicated to the curriculum use. Microsoft and ITT/ESI will NOT be responsible if the end user fails to comply with the End User Agreement. 2

3 10. Please refer to the curriculum for required software, and follow instructions provided in the curriculum for the use of the software. 11. IMPORTANT In order to ensure the required software is available for use by the course, it is imperative that the required software is downloaded prior to the course/lab session that requires the use of the software. In no circumstance is the download allowed as a class activity, as the downloading action is likely to take up the valuable lab time, and downloading a large file as a class could disturb the normal functionality of the campus network. 12. Please refer to the next section (Download Instructions) for detailed procedures on how to download the software. Section II Download Instructions 1. IMPORTANT The only login information you are authorized to use for the download access is the information provided in the that was sent to your account ending with itttech.edu. This login information should only be used by you. Allowing others to download software using your credentials is considered software piracy and is illegal. 2. Access your ITT Tech Student Account. 3. Go to your Inbox and open the that contains your DreamSpark Premium Login Information. 4. Click the link that is above your login information. You will be at this screen: 3

4 5. Provide the Username and Password that was sent to you in the . In most situations, your user name is your official address ending with itt-tech.edu. In the event you don t have such an for whatever reason, you can try to access this URL d8897&vsro=8&rurl=%2fWebStore%2fProductsByMajorVersionList.aspx%3fws%3dfe36 208f-ba9b-e d d8897%26vsro%3d8%26JSEnabled%3d1, and sign in using your address ending with itt-tech.edu as the Username and click on Forgot your password? You should receive the password in an sent to your account ending with itt-tech.edu. 6. If the site prompts that you are not in the system, you will need to the Program Administrator at mpa@itt-tech.edu to request your name to be manually added to the 4

5 system. You must use your account ending with itt-tech.edu when submitting the request. This method is applicable to both students and faculty. 7. Once successfully signed in, you will see the page with featured software for download. The featured software includes the most frequently used titles prescribed in various courses offered at ITT-Technical Institute. 5

6 8. To download the software, click the Software on the page. This will bring up a new page that lists all the versions of the selected software. Click on the Add to Cart button that is next to the version you need to download: 9. Validate the content in the Shopping Cart and select Check Out. 6

7 10. You will then be navigated to the DreamSpark End User License Agreement (EULA) page. Read through the page, then select I Accept if you accept the terms. 11. Depending on the software you select, there could be a few more steps of information/options specific to the software. Select the Continue button to proceed. 12. You will finally reach a screen for placing the order: 13. Proceed with the rest of the instructions on the screen to download your selected software. 7

8 14. If your selected software requires a Product Key, such a key will be provided to you during your selection and order. You are advised to print or write down the detailed product information and keep it in your file for future reference. 15. Any retail key you obtain with the software from the DreamSpark program is yours to use permanently under the EULA terms. Section III Software Eligibility for Curricula 1. In principle, the authorized end user is eligible for any software provided through the DreamSpark program as long as the software is for use by the curriculum as defined by the DreamSpark program and EULA. 2. Microsoft Office (specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is not part of the DreamSpark program. Other than the Microsoft Office Suite, the DreamSpark program is the source for all Microsoft software that is required in the curricula offered at ITT Technical Institute. 3. Please refer to specific courses to identify the software needed, and search on the DreamSpark Web Store to download the software accordingly. Due to specific licensing provisions, certain software (such as Windows 7) requires activation after installation. The curriculum has specific instructions regarding how to handle this requirement for the virtual machine implementation of the labs in our specific lab environment. It is important such instructions be followed strictly. Failure to do so will negatively affect the end user s ability to achieve the outcomes prescribed by the curriculum. Section IV DreamSpark Support 8

9 1. cannot provide technical support for downloading and installation of the software products. 2. The Help feature is available at the top of each DreamSpark page. 3. If you still experience trouble downloading or installing the product after using the Help feature, please contact Microsoft Support. 9