>>>You may also look at MSDN professional - the price is affordable and on top you get ( for any computer you use for development )
>>>- windows - nice with virtual machines - I got plenty
>>>- sql server
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>>>I used to have MSDN premium ( about 1300 EUR/year)
>>>Then they merged premium and ultimate and the price went up to 1800/year
>>>So, I downgraded to professional ( less than 600/year)
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>>Thanks Gregory, do you know off the top of your head what the cost of MSDN Pro is? I'm seeing USD$499 but that may just be Visual Studio Professional, the sites I've found are as unclear as ever :)
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>That is a standalone license https://www.visualstudio.com/en-us/products/how-to-buy-vs.aspx
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>You need Visual Studio Professional with MSDN ( 1199 and 799 renewal)
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>The 12 month licence is if you buy via Microsoft store
>Best go to a local reseller and take the 24 month option - is cheaper
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>Also the first time it is more expensive, afterwards the price drops ( = renewal)

Thanks