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Logo Program Submissions for Windows Server 2008 System Begin January 21, 2008
Vendors may make Windows Server 2008 System submissions to WHQL starting January 21, 2008. The minimum operating system build for Windows Server 2008 that will be accepted for logo testing and submission is build number 6001.17128.080101-1935, the RTM Escrow build, released on January 9 and available on the Microsoft Connect beta download web site. Later builds are also acceptable. Testing with accepted builds may begin immediately.
Version 1.1 of the Windows Logo Kit is required for this testing; please see http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/DevTools/WDK/WDKpkg.mspx. Once the final RTM build of Windows Server 2008 is released, within 30 days of that date, all subsequent Windows Server 2008 System logo testing should be done.
Annual WLK/DTM Survey Now Open
The Windows Logo Kit (WLK) team is asking for your participation in the annual WLK/DTM survey. We incorporated the feedback collected in this survey last January throughout 2007 to improve the WLK. Please help us ensure we make the right investments in 2008 by taking a few moments to complete this quick survey. NOTE: sign in to Microsoft Connect is required for access to this survey.
In the 2007 survey you identified these items for us as top priorities.
1. Improved DTM stability and reliability.
2. One-click failure diagnosis.
3. Improved DTM test quality.
4. User interface designed for logo testing.
As a direct result of your feedback we delivered the following during 2007.
1. Enhanced setup experience with more robust setup engine.
2. Stability improvements in Studio and Client.
3. Enhancements to prevent missing jobs and jobs hanging in the scheduler.
4. Improved storage stress tests with more descriptive debugging/diagnostic output.
5. New log upload mechanism to guarantee log uploads.
6. Significantly improved engineering processes to ensure higher quality kits and better communication from the WLK team to the industry in the future.
7. Hundreds of bug fixes to address stability and reliability issues and improve test quality.
Also, in 2008 we will be releasing the first preview versions of the new logo-centric user interface which will include features for enhanced failure diagnosis.
Windows Vista LogoFest Event Announcement
The Windows Logo team is pleased to announce this Windows Vista LogoFest event to be held in Munich-Unterhaching, Germany, February 26-28, 2008 at the Holiday Inn. This event is for licensed hardware partners who have signed the Logo License Agreement (LLA) 10.0 or 10.1 with Microsoft and want to earn the Windows Vista Logo by using the Windows Logo Kit (WLK) 1.1. Additionally, participants will receive the latest logo information and learn how to earn the Windows Server 2008 Logo. Event information: Dates: February 26 - 28, 2008
Participants are welcome to arrive February 25 for system setup beginning at 1 P.M. Location: Holiday Inn Munich-Unterhaching
Inselkammerstrasse 7 - 9
D-82008 Unterhaching
Germany http://www.holiday-inn-muenchen.de
Discounted hotel rooms are available for the convenience of event participants on a limited basis. The hotel details and booking forms will be included in the confirmation e-mail. Overnight accommodations are not included with the event registration fee and are the responsibility of attendees. Please contact the hotel directly with any questions on hotel reservations. Registration:
We expect spaces for these events to fill quickly and encourage you to submit your registration request as soon as possible. You will be required to submit billing contact information with your registration request. Registration deadline: Friday, February 8, 2008Click here to submit a registration request. Note: Participants are not confirmed until they receive an official confirmation e mail. Confirmation will include additional event details and hotel recommendations. Confirmations are subject to space availability. Allow up to five business days for event confirmation. Cost:The participation fee for this event is $450 USD per attendee.
Event invoices will be sent to you after your registration is confirmed. Payments are due upon receipt. Cancellations:
Attendee cancellations must be received no later than Friday, February 8, 2008. Note: Cancellations received late will be charged the full registration fee for the event.
What will be provided:
• A large shared space with network connectivity supplied to each participating company. Participants should bring all computer hardware necessary for testing (a controller and the system under test). More details will be supplied in the registration confirmation. Although we recommend that participants come with the software preinstalled, media with the WLK 1.1 will be available on site.
• Lunch and beverages for all attendees throughout the event. Note: All other expenses (including travel, lodging, and any other incidentals) are the responsibility of the attendees and are not reimbursed or provided by Microsoft. Participants receive:
• Assistance and training to enable you to test your product for the logo.
• Access to knowledgeable staff resources from Microsoft development and Windows Logo teams.
• Presentations materials.
• Assistance with test environment setup.
• Information on the errata and contingency processes. Prerequisites:
Participants should come prepared to secure the setup and use of Windows Driver Kit (WDK) Driver Test Manager (DTM). Please use the following online resources to familiarize yourself before this event. Windows Logo Program DTM Training Videos  DTM Client Installation [2.7-MB zipped presentation in Windows Media format] DTM Studio Installation [2.4-MB zipped presentation in Windows Media format] Installing the DTM Controller [2.5-MB zipped presentation in Windows Media format] Preparing and Testing for Windows Vista Systems Logo [19-MB zipped presentation in Windows Media format] Windows Logo Program DTM Log Viewer  WHQL DTM Log ViewerQuestions:
If you have any questions about this event, please send an e mail to LOGOFEST@microsoft.com.
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