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Overview
Why Innovate On for Windows Server 2008?
With its built-in Web and virtualization technologies, Windows Server 2008 is the
most robust, secure, and reliable foundation from Microsoft to date. Use it to develop,
deliver, and manage dynamic applications and engaging user experiences. By building
your solution on Windows Server 2008, you can deliver new and compelling value to
your customers, increasing revenue and business opportunities.
Microsoft has improved the software certification program to be more achievable, valuable, and affordable.
Demonstrate to your customers and competitors that your applications take advantage of key technologies,
like 64-bit, and are ready to be deployed with confidence on the platform.
When you're ready to get started, simply enroll your solution using your Windows
Live ID and password.
Or click below to learn more about how Innovate On can help you with your Windows
Server 2008 solution.
Tell Customers Your Solutions are Supported on the Platform
You can also use the Innovate On website to tell customers of your plans to provide
technical support for applications installed on Windows Server 2008. Simply enroll
on our site, profile your solution, supply the date that user support will be available
on the Windows Server 2008 platform, and give us your permission to publish this
information to customers. Visit the enrollment page
for more details. There are two solution paths that ISVs can pursue to take advantage
of the marketing benefits for developing solutions on Windows Server 2008.
- Works with Windows Server 2008 validation indicates that the application passed
Microsoft’s compatibility tests on the platform.
- Certified for Windows Server 2008 demonstrates that the application
meets Microsoft’s technical bar for best practices on the platform and is ready
for mission-critical environments
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Whether or not you certify or validate your solution, you can still use the downloadable
test tools to confirm compatibility and compliance with recommended practices for
security, stability, availability, and Windows fundamentals.
Which Solution Path should you choose?
We've provided a brief overview of the benefits and steps associated with each option.
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Works with Windows Server 2008 logo
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Optional Hyper-V designation
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Pricing
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Test fee of up to US $500 is waived for the first 150 passing tests through June
25, 2009.*
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Estimated US$8,000-10,000 for most applications.
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50 Microsoft Partner Program points
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Windows Server Catalog & Marketplace—Premium Package (includes priority catalog
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Windows Server Catalog & Marketplace—Basic Package (includes catalog listing
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Qualify for the Certified for Windows Vista qualification (for client components)
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Learn
Windows Server 2008 increases the reliability and flexibility of your server applications,
saving time, reducing costs, and providing a platform for a dynamic, optimized datacenter.
New features and technologies allow you to take advantage of significant demand
for advanced server capabilities to tap into a substantial market opportunity.
Learn how Windows Server 2008 provides a solid foundation for your server workload
and application requirements while being easy to deploy and manage.
With built-in Web and virtualization technologies, Microsoft Windows Server 2008
enables businesses to increase the reliability and flexibility of their server infrastructure.
Powerful new tools provide more control over servers, and streamline Web, configuration,
and management tasks. Advanced security and reliability enhancements help protect
the server environment to ensure a solid foundation on which to build businesses.
Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, the next-generation hypervisor-based server virtualization
technology, enables the best use of server hardware investments by consolidating
multiple server roles as separate virtual machines (VMs) running on a single physical
machine. Hyper-V runs multiple different operating systems—Windows, Linux,
and others—in parallel, on a single server, and fully leverage the power of
x64 computing. Virtualization strategies in IT result in a lower TCO, due to reduced
costs for power, cooling and management. Are your applications ready for Hyper-V?
Download the Software Certification Toolkit today and begin testing with the Works with Windows Server 2008 test tool.
Download the Software Certification Toolkit x64
Download the Software Certification Toolkit x86
Find easy ways for your existing applications to work on the new platform and achieve
the "Works with or Certified for Windows Server 2008" logo.
Find videos covering a breadth of topics ranging from an overview of Windows Server
2008 benefits to designing compatible applications and designing applications that
exploit key features and compelling scenarios.
Find training resources, including hands-on tutorials, to help you learn about and
effectively promote your applications that take advantage of Windows Server 2008.
Discover how Windows Server 2008 provides a solid foundation for all of your server
workload and application requirements while also being easy to deploy and manage.
Topics covered range from Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0, a Web server
and security-enhanced, easy-to-manage platform for developing and reliably hosting
Web applications, to high-performance computing and security.
Application Readiness Specifications
- Works with Windows Server 2008 indicates that the application passed Microsoft's compatibility tests on the platform.
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- Certified for Windows Server 2008 demonstrates that the application meets Microsoft's technical
bar for best practices on the platform and is ready for mission-critical environments.
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Build
Windows Server 2008 provides a highly secure, easy-to-manage platform for developing and reliably hosting applications and services that are delivered from the server or over the Web. New features include simplified management,
next-generation hypervisor-based server virtualization with Hyper-V, increased security, and both performance and extensibility improvements which deliver a unified platform for Web publishing that integrates Internet Information Services 7.0 (IIS 7.0), ASP.NET, Windows Communication Foundation, and Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services.
Get the latest information about how to develop applications on the Windows Server 2008 platform.
Developer Forums
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista Application Compatibility Cookbook
This detailed document for developers and testers covers the most common application compatibility issues. It also provides tips for how to modify your applications or redesign them to help provide a quality experience with Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista.
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Top 10 Issues for Developing Windows Server 2008 Solutions
This document details top issues to consider when developing applications on Windows Server 2008.
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Test
Ensure your application is compatible with Windows Server 2008. The Innovate On
Windows Server 2008 initiative is designed to help you test your solution's compatibility,
and provide the benefits you have earned by developing solutions on the platform.
Choose a path below to get started:
Microsoft introduced the new Works with Windows Server 2008 logo
to help developers and customers identify solutions that are compatible with the
new platform.
Designed for line-of-business and mission-critical applications, the Certified
for Windows Server 2008 logo demonstrates that your solution
meets Microsoft's highest technical bar for stability, security, reliability, availability,
Windows fundamentals, and platform compatibility. Use the Certified for Windows Server
2008 logo throughout your sales channels as a competitive differentiator. In addition,
you can earn the optional Hyper-V designation which demonstrates that your solution has passed Microsoft's
mission-critical standards for a virtualized environment.
Market
Marketing Benefits for Windows Server 2008 Solutions
By earning the Certified for Windows Server 2008 or the Works
with Windows Server 2008 logo, you can tap into Microsoft's global
audience and take advantage of the following marketing benefits:
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Certified for Windows Server 2008 artwork
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Works with Windows Server 2008 artwork
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Optional Hyper-V designation
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Pricing
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Test fee of up to US $250 is waived for the first 150 passing tests through June
25, 2009.*
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Estimated US$8,000-10,000 for most applications.
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50 Microsoft Partner Program points
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Windows Server Catalog & Marketplace—Premium Package (includes priority catalog
listing, case study listing and 50 percent discounted advertising)
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Windows Server Catalog & Marketplace—Basic Package (includes catalog listing and
25 percent advertising discount)
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TechNet & MSDN Print/Online Advertising Discount Package*
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Qualify for the Certified for Windows Vista qualification (for client components)
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Join the Microsoft Partner
Program
Register with the Microsoft Partner Program to get access to great benefits and
resources ( more
details are available here). To join, follow the step-by-step enrollment
process or associate your email address with an existing company record. Registration
typically takes about 15 to 30 minutes, and is required to access some marketing
resources.
Microsoft Partner Solution
Profiler
Showcase your solution to a vast global audience of Microsoft customers and partners
on the Partner Solution Profiler.
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