• Microsoft SQL Server. Use Microsoft SQL Server to take full advantage of ACT features. Visit the SQL Server home page for product information, technical resources, and support.
  
  
• Microsoft SQL Server Express Edition. If you are not already running SQL Server, download a free version of SQL Server Express and its management tools.
  
  
• Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager. Visit the System Center Configuration Manager home page for product information, technical resources, and support.
  
  
• Microsoft Application Verifier. Application Verifier is required by the Standard User Analyzer tool.
  
  

• Application Compatibility home page. Go here for general application compatibility information, including videos, key resources, advice, and technical guidance.
  
  
• Windows Developer Center home page. Find information about the Windows SDK, including how to develop your application, how to get help with compatibility issues, and other development-related content.
  
  

• Microsoft Deployment Toolkit. Download the latest version of the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) to assist with image creation and automated installation, reduce deployment time, standardize desktop and server images, limit service disruptions, reduce post-deployment help desk costs, and improve security and ongoing configuration management.
  
  
• Windows website. Visit the Windows home page for product information, technical resources, and support.
  
  

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