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The certified for Window server badge demonstrates that a server system meets Microsoft's highest technical bar for security, reliability and manageability: and with other certified devices and drivers, it can support the roles, features and interfaces for Cloud and Enterprise workloads, as well as business critical applications.
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Azure Stack HCI solutions
For a list of certified Azure Stack HCI solutions, see the Azure Stack HCI catalog.
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ADDITIONAL QUALIFIERS
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Additional Qualifications

Windows Server Additional Qualifiers (AQs) are a collection of features that are listed in a separate category in the Windows Server Catalog. You can filter by Additional Qualifications to see the products with certifications for specific functionality, such as Secure-core server and network adapters that are suitable for specific workloads such as compute or storage. Find the full list of Window Server Additional Qualifiers here.
Network Adapters
  • NIC certification changes - We have simplified the structure of Windows Server NIC certifications to align them with the intended roles of the adapters.
  • Role-based certification structure - New certification structure based on three roles: Management, Compute, and Storage. Each role can have Standard or Premium qualifications depending on the features and tests passed by the adapter.
  • Benefits of the new structure - Easily identify the best adapters of workloads to avoid confusion and frustration, and increase network reliability.
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Window Server badges

Windows Server badges help identify hardware components, devices, drivers, systems, and solutions that meet Microsoft standards for compatibility and recommended practices with the Windows Server operating system. Products and solutions that have earned the Certified for Windows Server badge are also fully supported in Hyper-V environments.

SOFTWARE
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Software

The Certified for Windows Server badge demonstrates that a mission critical or line-of business application meets Microsoft's highest technical bar for Windows fundamentals, best practices and platform compatibility; attesting to efficient deployment capabilities in the Cloud and the Enterprise.

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