The MSDNAA program provides affordable software resources for academic departments, including operating systems, development tools, and server software. Key details: - Annual $799 membership fee per department for a subscription running July-June or January-December. - Subscription includes licenses for unlimited installations on department machines and student personal machines for coursework. - Software can only be used for instructional and research purposes by students in enrolled in department courses. - Membership provides access to documentation, technical support, updates, and a download center to distribute software to labs and students.