Works with Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Partner Points: 10
This is a new optional path to getting 10 points for your Windows Server 2008 R2 compatible applications. Applications that pass the "Works with" Windows Server 2008 R2 logo can earn 10 partner points and a listing in the Windows Server Catalog. No additional points will be granted for passing "Works with" Windows Server 2008 R2 if points have already been granted for passing Windows Server component of Platform Test on same application, since these are equivalent tests. Learn more.
All Works with Windows Server 2008 R2 tests should be conducted on Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise (x64) on Hyper-V R2.
The "Works with Windows Server 2008 R2" program is intended to help developers and customers ensure that applications meet the baseline technical bar for compatibility with Windows Server 2008.
This is a new type of program, where Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) test their applications themselves, and submit their test results for independent verification. You do not send us your software, only your results of your test of your product. You need to test your software using a methodology defined by Microsoft with tools available from Microsoft. The main tool that is used for testing, the "Works with" tool, generates the test report and log files that you need to submit to VeriTest for verification.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR YOUR TEST VERIFICATION
Technical Requirements
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The introduction of Windows Server 2008 R2 Logo allows you to take advantage of significant demand for advanced server capabilities such as Live Migration, File Classification Infrastructure and Direct Access to tap into a substantial market opportunity.
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Maximize your marketing outreach and impact to customers through the power of the Microsoft brand by identifying your product with both Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Logos.
Technical Requirements
Links to the tools for you to test your product and the test specification document can be downloaded from Microsoft's Preparing to Earn the "Works with Windows Server 2008 R2". Please visit Microsoft's forum on MSDN for additional information and support for testing your product for "Works with Windows Server 2008 R2".
Benefits
The benefits offered by Microsoft for the "Works with Windows Server 2008 R2" program include:
The full program benefits are listed on Microsoft's Preparing to Earn the "Works with Windows Server 2008 R2".
VeriTest standard pricing is as follows:
- Base Fee: $250. This fee covers one verification of one set of test results (test report and logs) for one product.
- Re-Verification Fee: $250. This covers new test results of products that fail verification.
Test Verification Period
The turnaround time for the test verification process is 3-5 business days.
Once your on-line registration is complete, your payment has been confirmed, and we have received your verification packet (or a way to download it), your test results will be queued for verification. (We will make every effort to match the preferred date you indicated during the registration process.) You can expect to receive your verification results within the turnaround time listed above.
Applications Eligible for the Works With Test
- Released versions of commercially available software, including web-based applications customers deploy
- Development tools that feature an integrated development environment (IDE)
- Applications that are add-ons or plug-ins for development tools, and that extend the IDE of the development tools they plug into
Applications Not Eligible for the Works with Test
- Beta versions of applications
- Custom-developed applications
- Products that consist only of software libraries that are intended to be incorporated into new applications
- Off site hosted applications/services that don't allow Customers to deploy a private copy of the application
- Application Service Provider hosted applications /services
- Browser plug-ins, ActiveX controls, add-ons, zipped executables and macros
- Applications that do not install any Windows executables on the Server Computer
- Applications that are not generally commercially available
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Instructions for Works with Windows Server 2008 R2
- Test your application and Ensure your application meets Microsoft's requirements
- Complete the Software Submission for your product with Microsoft
- Register for test verification at VeriTest
- Submit your verification package
- Receive your test verification results
- Complete enrollment in "Works with Windows Server 2008 R2" program with Microsoft
- Test your application and Ensure your application meets Microsoft's requirements - Preparing to earn the Works with Windows Server 2008 R2 logo.
Review the test report created by Microsoft’s “Works With” Tool to verify your product passes testing for all test cases.
Waivers are required for test reports that include “Fail” or “Undetermined” test results for test cases. Microsoft may occasionally grant limited waivers for specific test requirements on a case-by-case basis. ISVs 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.
Click here to download Microsoft’s waiver request form for Works with Windows Server 2008 R2.
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- Complete the Software Submission process with Microsoft
Microsoft manages the “Works with Windows Server 2008 R2 program” enrollment process on its Windows Quality Online Services (WinQual) website. In order to enroll in the “Works with Windows Server 2008 R2" program, you must complete a Software Submission for your product(s) on WinQual. Upon completion of the Software Submission, you will receive a Submission ID and a "Testing Authority XML File" from Microsoft. The Submission ID is required when registering your product for Works with Windows Server 2008 R2 verification at VeriTest, and you will need to upload the "Testing Authority XML File" to VeriTest for the verification of your test results.
Note: A VeriSign Authenticode Code-Signing Digital ID or Organizational Certificate is required for this process.
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- Register for test verification at VeriTest
Accurately completing VeriTest's Test Registration system ensures that we'll verify your test results as quickly as possible. During this process you will indicate whether you have received any waivers from Microsoft, and how you wish to submit your test report, test logs, and "Testing Authority XML File" to us.
Important Note about the Tracking Number: Upon submitting the online questionnaire, you will receive a tracking number. Write this tracking number on any media (CD-ROM or DVD) you send to us for verification and refer to it in all correspondence.
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- Submit your verification package to VeriTest
You will receive an email with specific delivery instructions after you complete your online registration for the test.
Required Items
You do not need to send us a copy of your software. We only need the items listed here:
- The test report and test logs generated by Microsoft’s “Works With” tool when you tested your product.
- The "Testing Authority XML File" you received from Microsoft upon completion of the software submission for your product on WinQual.
- Any waivers approved by Microsoft for any test cases with a “Fail” or “Undetermined” result in the test report.
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- Receive your test verification results from VeriTest
Once verification is complete, you will receive results from VeriTest. Because of the verification technique, interim results are not available.
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- Finish enrolling in Microsoft's “Works with Windows Server 2008 R2” program
Once your test results for your product have successfully completed verification, you need to log into your WinQual account on winqual.microsoft.com, and complete the enrollment process for the “Works with Windows Server 2008 R2” program
Questions about the enrollment process can be directed to: wslogoea@microsoft.com.
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Contact VeriTest
Cert.info@veritest.com or ww-ws2008@veritest.com
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