Certified for Windows Server 2008 R2:
Step-by-Step Instructions

Use the Windows Server 2008 R2 Software Logo Specifications, Windows Server 2008 R2 Software Test Framework, and test tools that Microsoft has developed for this program to ensure your application meets the logo requirements.

Alternatively, you may want to consider VeriTest’s Pre-Certification Testing and Consulting Services.

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Waiver requests for possible logo compliance issues displayed by your product by design or by third-party products required for your product to function (including Microsoft products) need to be submitted to, and approved by Microsoft prior to the start of the full logo test pass for products.

Microsoft may occasionally grant limited waivers for specific test requirements on a case-by-case basis. ISVs 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 certified software.

Click here to download Microsoft’s waiver request form for Certified for Windows Server 2008 R2. 

Note: A VeriSign Authenticode Code-Signing Digital ID or Organizational Certificate is required for this process.

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Accurately completing VeriTest's Online Vendor Questionnaire ensures that we'll test your product as quickly as possible.

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Required Items 

• A feature complete release candidate of your software product with all necessary hardware, passwords, registration numbers and any available documentation. Please note that any code changes that result in changes to the features and functionality of your product may require recertification of your product.
• Stress Test Logs , High Availability Stress Test Logs, and 48 hour Cluster Stress Test Logs, together with documentation to aid in the interpretation of these logs.

  Note: 48 hour Cluster Stress Test Logs are not required for applications that do not involve providing highly available services to clients.

  Note: In some cases Customer references may be a valid alternative for these logs. A minimum of 2 references from 2 different Customers detailing their stress and usage scenario is required.

• During the online registration process, you will be prompted to specify how you wish to deliver your software to us. You can deliver your software to VeriTest on media, or by uploading it to our FTP server. Alternatively, you may provide a URL for us to download your software. If you ship your software on media, please include the Tracking Number you received during registration on all materials you submit.
• The "Testing Authority XML File" you received from Microsoft upon completion of the software submission for your product on http://winqual.microsoft.com/.
• Any waivers approved by Microsoft for otherwise possible logo compliance issues displayed by your product by design or by third-party products required for your product to function (including Microsoft products).

• Any third-party software products required to exercise your product's functionality.
• Any unusual or proprietary hardware required for your product which is unlikely to be in VeriTest's standard library, e.g. a specialized 3D video card, a specialized telephony device, a VR headset, etc. These items will be returned to you (at your expense) after a final test result is obtained.
• Any sample data required to exercise your product's functionality. Please clearly label the sample data.
• If you bundle hardware drivers with your software, they must be tested by WHQL to qualify your application for the Certified for Windows Server 2008 R2 Logo. See http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/winlogo/default.mspx.
• If your product features a user interface in a language other than English, we need you to provide instructions, in English, to install, configure, and exercise your product for the test. Please note that a surcharge applies for products that do not include instructions in English.

You will receive an email with delivery instructions after you complete your online registration for the test.

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We will test your application as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. If we encounter issues setting up and configuring your application in our lab or we determine that your product may not be eligible to be tested for this program, your application will be placed on hold and you will be contacted right away.

Once testing is complete, you will receive results from VeriTest. Because of the testing technique, interim results are not available.

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Once your product has successfully completed testing, you need to log into your WinQual account, and accept the Logo License Agreement (LLA) for the program. Following your acceptance of the LLA, you will receive instructions from Microsoft to obtain the logo artwork.

Questions about the LLA acceptance process can be directed to: wslogoea@microsoft.com.