The "Certified for" and "Works with" programs require applications to be tested on Windows Server 2008 R2 in a Hyper-V environment.
There are no changes with the technical requirements for Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1. With the release of the Service Pack, the new baseline for all Logo testing will be SP1:
No recertification is required, though ISVs are encouraged to test their application against the SP1 platform.
For Logo testing, the release of SP1 must be applied to all:
Hyper-V Servers.
Virtual Machines.
The "Works with Windows Server 2008 R2" logo designates applications that are compatible with the platform according to Microsoft-recommended standards. Self-test your applications using the free test tools downloaded from the Microsoft Platform Ready website and earn the "Works with" logo.
Test your application on the latest version of Windows Server 2008 R2 with Hyper-V to verify compatibility with your applications. Download the latest build of Windows Server 2008 R2.
This quick overview to help you participate in the Windows Server 2008 R2 Logo program. Download.
Register and pledge your application at the Microsoft Platform Ready website, then download documents and tools:
The "Microsoft Platform Ready" Tool is a highly automated tool that will help you quickly determine baseline compatibility with Windows Server 2008 R2. Get results within 45 minutes to four hours, depending upon application complexity. Any components of the application (installation, primary functionality, drivers, etc.) that do not meet baseline compatibility will be flagged for development refinement.
Download the Microsoft Platform Ready Tool x64
Participate in the growing community that's developing applications on the new platform.
Correspond with the Windows Server 2008 R2 technical team to address technical issues.
Review test criteria a server application and its client components must meet in order to become validated for platform readiness and achieve the Works with Windows Server 2008 R2 Logo. This document can be downloaded from within the Microsoft Platform Ready Tool. This criteria also enables developers to assess their server applications for compliance with other Microsoft server products and technologies. Download.
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 Logo’d software. Download.
All application drivers must pass Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) tests and be signed by WHQL for R2 platform. WHQL R2 signed drivers are required to achieve Works with Windows Server 2008 R2 Logo and Certified for Windows Server 2008 R2 Logo. Get started with WHQL.
After the tests have successfully passed, package your results using the "Microsoft Platform Ready" Tool and upload your submission package to the MPR site to obtain the "Works with" logo.
Note: Applications may be registered and submitted in any language. However, the testing tools are in English only.
