Application Compatibility
Microsoft SQL Server is loaded with new innovations providing new business opportunities for your solutions, while simultaneously providing a reliable, scalable, and high-performance platform for our mutual customers.
Take advantage of Microsoft’s free self-testing tools, technical specifications, and incentives to quickly develop, test, upgrade, and market your SQL Server 2008 compatible applications. Join the fastest growing database in the world!
Explore and Innovate with SQL Server 2008
Visit the SQL Server Developer Center and explore the latest features of SQL Server 2008. Learn to develop web applications with our simple to use Developer Kit or how to enhance your applications with rich visual reports and business insights for your customers with the SQL Server BI Kit.
Join the Momentum – Upgrade/Migrate Today!
Get Technical Guidance – Don’t Get Left Behind!
The SQL Server Developer Center is ready to help. Make your first stop to the SQL Server Setup and Upgrade Forum. This global knowledge base is designed to help you resolve issues quickly, providing general setup discussions, upgrade advisor, and Best Practices Analyzer forums.
Earn Microsoft Partner Program Points
The Platform Test for ISV Solutions is one of the key requirements for ISVs looking to join or renew their Certified or Gold Certified partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program. Successful completion of the Platform Test allows ISVs to get access to important technical, sales and marketing benefits. Learn more about this program and a limited time voucher offer by visiting Lionbridge Platform Test site.
Showcase Your Application with SQL Server 2008 Solutions Brief
Available, exclusively to ISVs who have passed the SQL Server 2008 Platform Test, the Solution Brief program, provides qualified ISVs with a low cost ($350 US) way to highlight your compatible applications through the Microsoft Case Study system. Learn more about this program by visiting LionBridge Solution Brief site.
Reach More Prospective Customers
Microsoft Solutions Profiler – Your business growth depends on generating leads and finding qualified prospects. When you profile your solutions and services, you can promote them to the more than 170,000 customers who search Microsoft.com for technology experts every month.
Microsoft Pinpoint Marketplace – This newly developed marketplace (currently supports US, UK, and NL – other countries being added over the next 12 months) is designed to help potential customers easily find the experts, products, and services they need. Learn more about this program by visiting Get Listed on Pinpoint.
