Can I get SDL Tridion Virtual Machine for my own purpose without license cost? [closed]

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Is it possible to get SDL Tridion VMware for my own to learn? I've seen somewhere in the forum (in one of Nuno's post) may be stackoverflow or tridon forum like I can get the VMWare from SDL Tridion if I work for SDL project.

I checked with SDL Customer Support, but they don't provide any :-)

Answer 1

This is a common question, I wrote a blog over 2 years ago about getting individual developer environments here:

http://www.urbancherry.net/blogengine/post/2010/02/06/The-Fifth-Environment.aspx

To the best of my knowledge (as @Ram and @Nuno state) there is currently no way to get an evaluation license without being a Employee, Partner, Client or SDL Tridion MVP

Answer 2

As I did say in my blog, this is how you can get a Tridion License:

• You work for SDL (SDL Employee)
• You work for a SDL (WCM) Partner
• You work for a SDL (WCM) Customer
• You are a SDL Tridion MVP

So, the options didn't change. If any of the above applies to you, you can get a license.

Nuno

Answer 3

You can build your own VM to explore if you are a SDL Tridion Partner or if you are working for a client needs. In both cases, you need the license (via either partner agreement/client license contract). Apart from Tridion license, you need to have license for non-tridion software (like VMware, Windows OS etc..)

Here is an article on How to build VM: https://www.sdltridionworld.com/articles/sdltridion2011/tutorials/creating-development-vm-1.aspx

Also, If you are partner you could talk to your SDL contact to see if you can get the sales VM Image.

Answer 4

I've blogged similar (the same) thoughts as Chris and Nuno.

• +1 to the Fifth Tridion Environment
• Read How to get started for some leads on a Linked-In group and recruiters

Also consider training as at least a temporary way to get familiar with the software. SDL sometimes offers discounts.