Microsoft Azure Dev Tools for Teaching
Azure is a comprehensive cloud computing platform provided by Microsoft.
It provides professional developer tools free of charge for teaching and research in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM subjects).
It offers a wide range of services, including computing, analytics, storage and networking.
Key features
- Develop and create cross-platform apps.
- Create games and websites.
- Manage application life cycles.
- Software available includes products such as:
- Microsoft R client
- SQL Server
- Visual Studio
- Windows 10
- Windows Server
- Windows Visio
Access instructions
- Eligible staff and students can sign in with your University email and password. Duo two-factor authentication is required.
- A virtual private network (VPN) connection may be required to access administrative-restricted resources.
- Apps may be installed on personal computers and departmental lab machines (depending on the licensing and courses the department offers).
Available to students and staff (restrictions apply)
You'll need to verify your academic status by providing your University email address. It's only available for STEM subjects.
App and web-based
This service is primarily web-based, with some app-based tools.
Funded by the University
There isn’t a cost to you for standard use.
Access instructions
- Eligible staff and students can sign in with your University email and password. Duo two-factor authentication is required.
- A virtual private network (VPN) connection may be required to access administrative-restricted resources.
- Apps may be installed on personal computers and departmental lab machines (depending on the licensing and courses the department offers).
Guides and help
How-to guides and set up
Contact for support
If you're experiencing technical issues and need advice, please contact IT Services.
If you’re not sure whether you are eligible for this service, please contact your Departmental Computing Officer (DCO).
Service commitments
General terms of use for this software:
- The software must be used for instructional and research purposes.
- It may not be used for commercial gain or used by staff to run the infrastructure of the STEM department.
Terms of use for students:
- Azure for Students gives you $100 credit for 12 months.
- The offer includes access to more than 25 free services, including computer, network, storage, and databases.
- Any charges that you incur during this period are deducted from the credit. To continue using Azure services after you exhaust your $100 credit, you must either renew (if you're 12 months in) or upgrade to a pay-as-you-go subscription.
The following policies apply to all IT services provided by the University.
Availability
- This is a live service, available 24/7.
- Check the status of Microsoft Azure (microsoft.com).
Support
- This service is managed by a third party.
- They are responsible for monitoring, identifying and fixing faults. We provide advice and support for local issues during our opening hours.
- Support is available via Microsoft Azure (microsoft.com).
Standards
- Our service performance and standards have been produced in consultation with our customers, and we monitor the delivery, performance and availability of facilities and services.
- Microsoft service Level Agreements (SLA) for Online Services (microsoft.com)
We appreciate feedback as it helps us review and continually improve our service.
Page last reviewed: 9 September 2024