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KU Microsoft Azure Dev Tools FAQs

The Computer Science and Information Technology Department is a member of the Microsoft Azure Dev Tools program. This allows KU students currently enrolled in a Computer Science course to be eligible to receive a variety of Microsoft software. This includes Operating Systems, development tools, and some application software. It does NOT include Microsoft Office.

The  Azure Dev Tools is provided by the Computer Science and Information Technology Department as a service to our students but is hosted and supported by Microsoft. The Computer Science and Information Technology Department does NOT offer support for problems encountered during the download or installation process.

This program was previously called Microsoft Image and Microsoft DreamSpark.

  • Am I eligible?

    This program is available to students that are currently majoring in Computer Science or Information Technology or are currently enrolled in a CSC course.

  • Can more than copy (or key) of software be obtained?

    The e-academy License Management System (ELMS) for Azure Dev Tools is configured by Microsoft to provide a limited number of copies of each software product to each user. Usually, that’s a single copy for a single computer but for some programs the license allows for two or more copies to be installed on two or more PCs. Requests for additional copies over and above what Microsoft has set as the limit cannot be approved.

  • How can I install software on my off-campus computer?

    If you want to install on your own machine off-campus, you may want to check the size of the download first. If it is large, you may want to download it overnight or from an on-campus computer. If do not have high-speed internet, it is best not to download using that connection. If you choose to download from an on-campus computer, save it to a high-capacity flash drive. Alternatively, you can bring a blank writable CD into the lab, download locally & immediately write to your disk (keep in mind that files saved to the local hard drive of lab computers will be erased when the computer is rebooted). For most of this software, you will need to keep track of your license number as well.

  • How do I get an account?

    Sign-up for an account at this web page https://aka.ms/devtoolsforteaching.

  • Licensing

    Be sure to read the license agreement when you purchase, download or install the software. The license allows students and faculty to use a single license for personal use. The software may only be used for instructional or non-profit use. It may not be used for for-profit uses, including any for-profit software development.

  • What if I didn't get an Azure Dev Tools email that I was expecting?

    Go to the MS Azure for Dev Tools web site - https://aka.ms/devtoolsforteaching

  • What if I forgot my password?

    Go to the MS Azure for Dev Tools web site - https://aka.ms/devtoolsforteaching

  • What if my account expired?

    Go to the MS Azure for Dev Tools web site - https://aka.ms/devtoolsforteaching

  • What if the download does not work?

    The Azure Dev Tools software is provided by the Computer Science and Information Technology Department as a service to our students but is hosted and supported by Microsoft. The Computer Science and Information Technology Department does NOT offer support for problems encountered during the download or installation process.

  • What if the installation does not work?

    If you encounter errors during the installation, check a search engine to assist you. The Azure Dev Tools software is provided by the Computer Science and Information Technology Department as a service to our students but is hosted and supported by Microsoft. The Computer Science and Information Technology Department does NOT offer support for problems encountered during the download or installation process.

  • What is Microsoft Azure Dev Tools?

    Azure Dev Tools is a Microsoft Program that supports technical education by providing access to Microsoft software for learning, teaching and research purposes. It provides eligible students and faculty access to most Microsoft software, including programming tools, operating systems, and software development tools. It does not include Microsoft Office or Microsoft Home Products.