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Applications Passing the Windows Server 2008 R2 Platform Ready Test Qualify to Use the “Works with Windows Server 2008 R2” Logo


Effective March 31, 2013, the Windows Server 2008 R2 Logo Program will no longer be accepting submissions. Windows Server 2012 is the preferred platform for current Application Development Competencies and Certified for Windows Server Logo.
   

The "Certified for" and "Works with" programs require applications to be tested on Windows Server 2008 R2 in a Hyper-V environment.

The new baseline for all Logo testing will be on virtual machines running Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. Note that Hyper-V server may be running either:

  • Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
  • Windows Server 2012

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.

  1. Get Windows Server 2008 R2

    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.

  2. Get Technical Guidance

    Register your application at the Microsoft Platform Ready (MPR) website, then download documents and tools:

    • "Microsoft Platform Ready" Tool for Windows Server 2008 R2

      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 x86

    • MSDN Developer Forum for Windows Server 2008 R2

      Participate in the growing community that's developing applications on the R2 platform.

    • Technical Support

      Correspond with the Windows Server 2008 R2 technical team to address technical issues.

    • Microsoft Platform Ready Test Criteria for Windows Server 2008 R2 including other Technologies

      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 Test Tool. The test criteria also enables developers to assess their server applications for compliance with other Microsoft server products and technologies. Download.

    • The "Microsoft Platform Ready" Waiver Request Form

      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.

  3. Microsoft-Signed Drivers Required for Applications Shipping with Drivers:

    All application drivers must pass Windows Hardware Certification testing (formally WHQL) and be signed by Microsoft for R2 platform. Microsoft-signed R2 drivers are required to achieve Works with Windows Server 2008 R2 Logo and Certified for Windows Server 2008 R2 Logo.Driver Signing Guidelines for ISVs.

  4. Submit Your Application for Validation

    After the tests have successfully passed, package your results using the "Microsoft Platform Ready" Test 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.