ISVs - interested in Windows Server 2008 Software Certification?

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Application testing to achieve Certified for Windows Server 2008 or Works with Windows Server 2008 begins November 1. Among the benefits for ISVs are:

· Major certification program improvements for Windows Server 2008: Estimated 50% less test fee and shorter duration. 

  • One logo for Windows Server 2008 SKUs.
  • Certified for Windows Vista logo testing is included for client components.
  • 50 partner points.
  • Free test tools make certification an open-book test and mitigate retesting.
  • Vendor pre-testing speeds development to certification standards.
  • New “Works with” validation helps ISVs prioritize basic application compatibility.
  • New IT market awareness/demand-generation creates sales-based ROI.

You can also gain access to marketing opportunities with the Windows Server 2008 Software Certification Program prior to and during Windows Server 2008 launch wave.

If you're an ISV in Ireland/Northern Ireland and are interested in getting your product certified for Windows Server 2008, then do contact me for more information on how testing is performed and what the next steps are.