Test - Works with Windows Server 2008

Ensure your application is compatible with Windows Server 2008. The Innovate On Windows Server 2008 initiative is designed to help you test your solution's compatibility, and provide the benefits you have earned by developing solutions on the platform.

Demonstrate Technical Excellence to your Customers

Microsoft introduced the new Works with Windows Server 2008 logo to help developers and customers identify solutions that are compatible with the new platform.

Promotion: The "Works with" test fee of up to US $500 is subsidized for the first 150 applications which pass the "Works With" validation from July 1, 2008 to June 25, 2009. All you need to do is to enroll in Innovate On Windows Server, profile your application for "Works with" and submit passing "Works with" test results to an authorized test vendor.

Join the Works with Windows Server 2008 Program Today

Enroll on the Innovate On Windows Server site to keep apprised of valuable opportunities, profile your solution, and start testing with free, downloadable tools. You can also contact the validation program at wslogoea@microsoft.com.

Software Certification Toolkit Version 2.0

The Software Certification Toolkit includes many new features and updates of all major tools in the Windows Server 2008 Software Logo Program.
The toolkit is available in both x86 and x64 versions and is the latest major update to the Windows Server 2008 Software Logo Program. Included within this toolkit you will find:

• Windows Server 2008 Software Certification Tool 2.0
• Windows Server 2008 Software Works with Tool 2.0
• Windows System State Analyzer 2.0
• Loadgen

Download the Software Certification Toolkit x64
Download the Software Certification Toolkit x86

Start Testing with Windows Server 2008

Application test results may be submitted to a test vendor for Works with Windows Server 2008 validation. Additional terms and conditions apply. Contact wslogoea@microsoft.com for details.

Confirm that your applications are compatible with Windows Server 2008

Complete the following steps to begin the validation process for the Works with Windows Server 2008 logo. Peruse the optional Hyper-V designation to demonstrate your solution performs reliably in a virtualized environment:

1. Get Windows Server 2008

Test your application on the latest version of Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V to verify compatibility with your applications. Download the latest build of Windows Server 2008.
2. Get the "Works with" Getting Started Guide

Detailed step-by-step instructions to help you participate in the Works with Windows Server 2008 program.

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3. Get Technical Guidance
   Download the following documents and tools:
• "Works with" Tool for Windows Server 2008
  The "Works with" Tool is included in the Software Certification Toolkit. This highly-automated tool will help you quickly determine baseline compatibility with Windows Server 2008. Get results within 45 minutes to four hours, depending upon application complexity. Any pieces of the application (installation, primary functionality, drivers, etc.) that do not meet baseline compatibility will be flagged for development refinement. Note that the test cases from the "Works with" Test Framework and Specifications document referenced below are embedded within this tool.
  Download the Software Certification Toolkit x64
  Download the Software Certification Toolkit x86
• MSDN Developer Forum for Windows Server 2008
  Participate in the growing community that's developing applications on the new platform.



• Technical Support
  Correspond with the Windows Server 2008 technical team to address technical issues.
• Works with Windows Server 2008 Specifications
  Review technical requirements a server application and its client components must meet in order to become validated for Works with Windows Server 2008. This document is embedded in the "Works with" tool.
  
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• Works with Windows Server 2008 Test Framework
  The framework document describes tests that verify an application's compliance with to earn the "Works with" validation. This document is also embedded into the "Works with" tool.
  
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• "Works with" Waiver Request Form
  Microsoft may occasionally grant limited waivers for specific test requirements on a case-by-case basis. Independent software vendors seeking waivers must justify the need for a waiver, document the application's behavior and impact on users, and agree to publish the information conspicuously for customers prior to installation. Microsoft reserves the right to publish waiver documentation for customers seeking information on certified software.
  
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4. Create a New Submission
   Use the Windows Quality Online Services (Winqual) site to site to start the submission process and complete the steps for obtaining the Works with Windows Server 2008 qualification.
   
   Sign in to the Winqual site and create a new Works with Windows Server 2008 submission package using your Winqual account.
   
   Your company may already have a Winqual account. If so, check with your Winqual account administrator for your company's Winqual access credentials.
   
   If you do not currently have a Winqual account, you will need to create one before starting the submission process. This requires a VeriSign Digital ID which allows Microsoft to identify your organization on the Winqual site.
   
   This validation ensures that only you can communicate information about your products to Microsoft. It also ensures that the right information about your application is received. This allows Microsoft to share your application's certification status with Windows Server 2008 customers.
   
   
   
   
5. WHQL Submission ID Required for Applications Shipping with Drivers
   All application drivers must pass Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) tests and be signed by WHQL. The WHQL Submission ID is required for Works with Windows Server 2008 validation and the Certified for Windows Server 2008 qualification. Get started with WHQL.
6. Contact One of Three Authorized Test Vendors:
• Veritest—Visit website, send an email, or call:
  United States: +1 (425) 468-1108
  France: +33 (0)1 5605 2919
  PR China: +86 (0)10 6528 0568
• Wipro—Visit website or send an email.
• SpikeSource—Visit website or call:
  United States: +1 (425) 577-5035
7. Submit Your Application for Validation
   Engage the authorized test vendor of your choice to receive instructions on how to submit your application for testing. You will receive documentation after completing the Works with Windows Server 2008 submission process on the Winqual site. This documentation is required by the authorized test vendors.
   
   Note: Applications may be submitted in any language. However, the testing process and communication with the authorized test vendor may be conducted in English only.