Windows Server 2008 R2 Application Readiness Program now available at “no cost for most apps”

"Verifying compatibility with Windows Server 2008 R2 before the application ships promotes operational efficiency, improves scalability & reliability and over the life of app reduces costs. Microsoft provides a rich set of tools and programs to help customers and ISV's get their apps compatible with R2. "Works with Windows Server 2008 R2" program is our flagship logo program to verify compatibility. Microsoft announces that this program, which in past could cost as much as $250, will now be available at no cost for most apps. As part of new program we're also making process more self-service & accelerating such that, depending on the app, vendor will be able to attain listing in Microsoft Windows Server Catalog in a matter of hours," revealed Microsoft.

Call-To-Action: Got an app ready for compatibility verification? Visit here and follow listed steps.
Logo your apps and receive following benefits: 10 MPN Partner points; Partner marketing kit; "Works with Windows Server 2008 R2" logo; Listing on Microsoft Windows Server Catalog.

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