Windows Server Catalog

The Windows Server Catalog contains products that have been tested, usually by the manufacturer, to meet a Microsoft defined test criteria on a Windows Server operating system. The catalog enables users to search for and verify the status of tested server products.

How can I get my product listed in the Windows Server Catalog?

All products in the Windows Server Catalog are tested for compatibility with a Windows Server operating system.

Hardware products must pass logo qualification testing using the Windows Logo Kit (WLK) and test results must be uploaded to the Winqual Web site. Hardware products that are logo qualified through Winqual for a server operating system are listed in the catalog. For more information on hardware testing please visit Windows Hardware Developer Central. For questions regarding hardware submissions on the Winqual Web site, contact winqual@microsoft.com.

Software products must pass logo qualification testing by an Authorized Testing Vendor. For Information on Windows Server 2008 R2 testing, please visit the ISV Application Readiness and Certification site. For Windows Server 2003, testing must be performed by VeriTest; for more information please visit their site. Products that pass Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 R2 testing and are submitted through the Winqual Web site will be listed in the catalog.

How does application certification relate to upgrading my server environment?

The Windows Server Catalog lists applications that have been tested on Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Testing is not conducted for upgrade scenarios, such as upgrading a Windows Server 2003 environment to Windows Server 2008. This is also referred to as an in-place upgrade. It is Microsoft's recommendation to check the software manufacturer's website for prescriptive guidance and technical support details prior to upgrading the operating system.

Who can I contact if I can't find my product?

Please contact the Windows Server Catalog Support Team at wscat@microsoft.com if you are having trouble locating your product.

Where can I find information on what the 'Additional qualifications' mean?

You can visit the AQ Information Page for definitions of the additional qualifications.

Where can I find information about products that are logo qualified for client operating systems such as Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP?

For hardware products you can visit the Windows Logo'd Products List. For software products you can visit the Windows Vista Compatibility Center. It lists the compatibility information for software products, some of which are logo qualified.

Who can I contact with questions regarding the Winqual submission site?

You can contact winqual@microsoft.com for questions regarding the Winqual submission site, Winqual accounts and hardware submissions. For questions regarding Windows Vista and Windows 7 software submissions you can contact swlogo@microsoft.com..

Who can I contact if I have additional questions about the Windows Server Catalog?

Please contact the Windows Server Catalog Support Team for additional questions about the Windows Server Catalog and the server software submission process.