Microsoft announced the availability of WebsiteSpark program as a natural continuation after releasing BizSpark and DreamSpark programs.
The program targets small entrepreneurial teams up to 10 people developing for the web. The program will get you with the tools in order to provide service in web site design and development. Considering the up coming Visual Studio 2010 release, I strongly recommend this program if you are starting a new web site development business.
Read S. Somasegar’s post, Microsoft Senior Vice President – Developer Devision, about the decision behind creation of WebsiteSpark program.
Here are the software licenses that you will receive by joining WebsiteSpark.
For design, development, testing and demonstration of new websites – for a total of up to three users per Web design and development company:
• Visual Studio Professional
• Expression Studio 2 or 3 (1 user) and Expression Web 2 or 3 (up to 2 users)
• Windows Web Server 2008 or R2 (when available)
• SQL Server 2008 Web Edition
For production use – that is, to deploy and host new websites developed using Program software – using a total of up to four processors per Web design and development company, of the following (physical or virtual) dedicated servers:
• Windows Web Server 2008 R2 (when available)
• SQL Server 2008 Web Edition
If you are interested, please read to WebsiteSpark Program Guide as it contains complete information about this program.
Joining to WebsiteSpark and BizSpark is done through Network Partners.
Network Partners are active members of the local software ecosystem, who promote and support software-based Web sites and businesses, through hosting or other business services, technical and business advice, networking, mentoring, peer connections, or other resources and services.
kulov.net is a registered Network Partner and is entitled for approval and registration process for BizSpark and WebsiteSpark programs.
If you need any assistance, please contact me.