-Overview
Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Professional is the essential tool for individuals performing basic development tasks. It simplifies the creation, debugging, and deployment of applications on a variety of platforms including SharePoint and the Cloud. Visual Studio 2010 Professional comes with integrated support for test-driven development, as well as debugging tools that help ensure high-quality solutions.

-Features
Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Professional comes with a range of features that enable developers to build, debug, unit test, and deploy high-quality applications on a diverse range of platforms including Windows, the Web, the Cloud, Office and SharePoint, and more.

-Software Requirements
Visual Studio 2010 can be installed on the following operating systems:

* Windows XP (x86) with Service Pack 3 - all editions except Starter Edition
* Windows XP (x64) with Service Pack 2 - all editions except Starter Edition
* Windows Vista (x86 & x64) with Service Pack 1 - all editions except Starter Edition
* Windows 7 (x86 & x64)
* Windows Server 2003 (x86 & x64) with Service Pack 2
* Windows Server 2003 R2 (x86 & x64)
* Windows Server 2008 (x86 & x64) with Service Pack 2
* Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)

Supported Architectures:

* 32-Bit (x86)
* 64-Bit (x64)

-Hardware Requirements

* Computer that has a 1.6GHz or faster processor
* 1024MB RAM
* 3GB of available hard disk space
* 5400 RPM hard disk drive
* DirectX 9-capable video card that runs at 1280 x 1024 or higher display resolution
* DVD-ROM Drive