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Identify and verify the status of tested products for Windows Server

software testing status

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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Please visit the Server Virtualization Validation Program (SVVP) site for more information on validated solutions and available support.

hardware testing status

The Certified for Windows 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.




what does the badge mean?

what does the badge mean?

Products that are listed on this site with a badge indicating certification have been tested with the relevant Test Kit for compatibility with Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2008.

Other products may also work with Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2008.

To verify the certification status of a system, device or driver product that is not visible in the Catalog, request the submission ID number from its vendor and enter it into the Dev Center | Hardware Dashboard

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additional info and resources

additional info and resources

The listing of applications certified for Windows Server is now available at Azure Marketplace.


Applications which have earned the Windows Server certification are compatible running on its Datacenter, Standard, and Essentials editions. In certain instances, some certified applications are not compatible with Windows Server Essentials edition.


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