Updated: May 3, 2012
The Windows Server Application Certification Program is evolving to a unified, fully automated, free self-test program. The "Works with" & "Certified for Windows Server 2008 R2 Logo" programs are being unified, with greater emphasis on Compatibility & Security pillars of quality for Windows Server “8”.
If you are developing new Windows Server Applications or updating current applications start using the logo Requirements for Windows Server App Certification to help ensure your products are Compatible and Secure on Windows Server “8”.
Your product will be better prepared for Logo submission if you design and build with these requirements in mind.
Technical requirements include tests for
Download the Requirements for Windows Server App Certification Program.
Details on submitting passing test results for achieving the Logo for your Server Applications will be made available at a later date. See the Microsoft Platform Ready website for updates.
Note: All application drivers must pass Windows Hardware Certification testing and be signed by Microsoft.
See the new Windows Hardware Certification Requirements page for details.
The Windows Server App Certification Kit (SCK) is designed to help improve compatibility of Server Apps on Windows Server “8” Beta.
SCK is a fully automated toolkit and supports running in the Full Shell, MinShell and Server Core configurations.
This tool can help identify possible compatibility and readiness issues during installation, functionality, and uninstall of Applications.
Detailed reports of compatibility and system stability test results are generated by SCK so further actions can be taken to remediate identified issues.
Microsoft strongly encourages incorporating the SCK into the software build and test processes, thereby ensuring platform readiness before applications are released to market.
SCK is also a recommended tool to test line of business applications and for evaluating Server products for their platform compatibility before making purchasing decisions.
Download the Windows Server App Certification Kit
You may continue to submit your Windows Server 2008 R2 Applications for the Certified and Works with R2 Logo programs. See the Windows Server 2008 R2 Logo Program website for details.
Microsoft Platform Ready website
Windows and Windows Server Developer Preview Compatibility Cookbook
TechNet Forum for Windows Server "8"
Microsoft Server and Cloud Platform
Windows Hardware Certification Requirements
Hardware design and development for Windows Server "8"
Certification requirements for Windows 8 desktop apps
Certification requirements for Windows apps
