Get Listed in the Windows Server Catalog
Directions for Inclusion - Hardware
Hardware items in the Windows Server Catalog have all been tested for
compatibility with a Windows Server operating system. In order to include a product in the Server Catalog hardware manufacturers must pass
testing for the "Certified for Windows Server 2012", "Certified for Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008 R2","Certified for Microsoft®
Windows® Server 2008" or "Designed
for Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003" logo programs. Once a product successfully completes testing, and is submitted on the
Windows Hardware Developer Dashboard it
will automatically be included in the catalog. For more information please read the
Get Started topic in the Hardware Dev Center
Directions for Inclusion - Software
The Process for Applications seeking Windows Server Certification has changed significantly from the last release.
The testing and certification process is fully automated via a self-test process.
- Go to the www.MicrosoftPlatformReady.com website and registers your application.
- Download the Microsoft Platform Ready Test tool from the Test Tab, install the tool and complete your tests.
- Follow instructions in the test tool for signing the required agreement, and upload passing test results per directions on the website.
- Once your test results are processed the 'Marketing' tab in your dashboard in the Microsoft Platform Ready website will be unlocked.
- Download the Logo artwork and marketing materials and use per guidance.
- Your application will be listed in the Windows Server Catalog within 1 business week.
Additional Questions?
Questions regarding submission account setup and hardware submissions can be sent to
Windows SysDev Dashboard
Questions regarding the software submission process and getting listed in the Windows Server Catalog can be sent to:
Software Logo Program Feedback
Questions about operational issues relating to the Catalog, such as the appearance of software of hardware products,
or those products not being displayed, etc. can be sent to: