Certified for Windows Server Logo Program for Software
The Windows Server Certified for Software Logo Program is designed to improve customers' application experience on Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000 Server. The program addresses the customer need for manageability, reliability, and security. To identify that an application is certified for Windows Server 2000 or 2003 it should have these logos associated on their web site or packaging.
Customers can view all of the applications that have passed logo certifications by visiting the Windows Server Catalog Web site.
The goal of the Microsoft Certified for Windows Logo program is to provide customers with the best possible application experience on Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server. Applications can be a leading cause for system failure, and Microsoft works closely with independent software vendors (ISVs) to ensure that their applications can meet the highest standards of availability, reliability, security, and supportability.
The Windows Server Marketing Group has retired the Certified for Windows 2000 Server logo from the Microsoft Windows Logo License Agreement (for software application for servers) Learn More |
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How Do Certified Applications Improve Customer Experience?
Microsoft is committed to providing customers with the best possible application experience through the Certified for Windows Logo program. This commitment is evident through the dynamic capabilities in Windows Server 2003. Microsoft collaborated with customers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and ISVs to determine which improvements to make in the certification program for Windows Server 2003. The result is significant enhancement in identifying and preventing reliability and security problems with applications running on Windows Server 2003.
Customers also avoid nonessential system restarts and unplanned downtime with applications certified for Windows Server 2003. Microsoft Windows Certified Applications can also be found in the VeriTest catalog.
How to Qualify for the Certified for Windows Logo
To qualify for the Certified for Windows Server logo, your application must be tested by VeriTest, an independent company, for compliance with logo certification specifications. These specifications provide concise guidelines for application developers to use in optimizing applications that run on the Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000 Server platforms. These certification standards apply to both Microsoft and third-party server applications.
Click here to be directed to the VeriTest site for Windows Server Certification testing.
Datacenter Test Level Conformance
Applications that run on Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition, and Windows 2000 Datacenter Server must meet the following test levels:
| • | Applications can be installed and run on a 32-processor system. |
| • | Applications must be stable enough to pass a rigorous stress test run on a 32-processor system. |
| • | Applications must remain available after being subjected to crash and failover conditions. |
| • | Application vendors must be capable of providing live technical support to customers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information, see the Microsoft Datacenter Support Specification for ISVs. |
For Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition, the Certified for Windows specifications have been expanded in three major areas: reliability, availability, and supportability.
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| • | Requirements comparison listing changes between the Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003 specifications |
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You can also send an e-mail message to cfw@veritest.com or to contact Microsoft directly please send an e-mail message to wslogofb@microsoft.com