Certified for Windows Vista: Certified for Windows Vista


Introducing the Windows Vista Logo Programs: Introducing the Windows Vista Logo Programs


Goals of theLogo Programs: Goals of the Logo Programs Rapid Windows Vista adoption Profitable development platform Competitive differentiation Partner support


Certified for Windows Vista: Certified for Windows Vista Increase the quality of applications Increase customer confidence Differentiate your product Harness Microsoft marketing power Associate with an instantly recognized brand Meet enterprise, corporate, and retail purchasing criteria Access resources that reduce development costs


The Certification Process: The Certification Process Build / Learn Test Market


Test Cases: Test Cases Machine Setup and Configuration Security and Compatibility Install and Uninstall


Additional Resources: Additional Resources Innovate on the Windows Vista platform portal http://microsoft.mrmpslc.com/InnovateOnWindowsVista/Default.aspx?LangType=1033 Certified for Windows Vista requirements http://download.microsoft.com/download/8/e/4/8e4c929d-679a-4238-8c21-2dcc8ed1f35c/Windows%20Vista%20Software%20Logo%20Spec%201.1.doc Certified for Windows Vista test cases http://download.microsoft.com/download/a/5/d/a5d3d02a-fd03-466f-9ba8-97f5e7a90a98/CertifiedforWindowsVistaProgramTestCases.doc


Windows Server 2003 R2 Platform SDK: Windows Server 2003 R2 Platform SDK Contains tools developers can use for: Cryptography Debugging File management Performance Resources Testing Can be used to develop 32- and 64-bit applications


Installation Requirements: Installation Requirements


Installation Requirements: Installation Requirements Use Windows components for installation Support User Account Control for installation Install to correct folders Sign ClickOnce manifests Keep ClickOnce installations isolated Correctly configure package identity Install Windows resources properly Follow best practices for creating custom actions Avoid reboots during installation Support command-line installation Follow component rules


Installation Options: Installation Options Applications must use Windows Installer (MSI) or ClickOnce for installation Follows good setup design Are safer Evolves with operating system Preferred by enterprise customers


Restart Manager: Restart Manager Check if files that require updating are in use Shut down applications, apply the update, restart Applications listen to shutdown messages, and save state without prompting user Applications restart as if they were never shut down If system restart is unavoidable, schedule to minimize disruption


Installing to Correct Folder Locations: Installing to Correct Folder Locations Applications installed to Program Files or AppData User data written at first run Users given location flexibility Managing shared components New folder hierarchy


Installation Test Cases: Installation Test Cases Verify application installer uses Windows Installer Verify application’s MSI installer does not receive any errors from the Internal Consistency Evaluators Verify application’s installer contains an embedded manifest Verify application launches with installed user token Verify application installs to the correct folders by default


Installation Test Cases: Installation Test Cases Verify the application rolls back the install and restores machine to previous state Verify the application does not force a restart during install Verify the application properly handles files in use during install Verify the application can be installed quietly from the command line


Compatibility and Interoperability Requirements: Compatibility and Interoperability Requirements


Compatibility and Interoperability Requirements: Compatibility and Interoperability Requirements Support x64 Versions Sign files and drivers Perform version checking properly Support concurrent user sessions Avoid loading services and drivers in safe mode Follow anti-malware policies


Signing Files: Signing Files Ensures files have not been tampered with All executable files must be signed with an Authenticode certificate Code-signing certificates are available from several vendors Use the SignTool in the Windows SDK to sign files


Version Checking: Version Checking Allows application to be used in future versions Check for ≥ desired version number Do not check CurrentVersion in registry If EULA prohibits use on future operating systems, fail gracefully GetVersionEx Version-checking API Check for capabilities rather than version Windows build team recommendation VerifyVersionInfo Environment.Version property


Fast User Switching: Fast User Switching Multiple users can log on Switches quickly between open accounts Does not change application state Uses Terminal Services technology


Compatibility and Interoperability Test Cases: Compatibility and Interoperability Test Cases Verify application installer: Does not have a 16-bit installer Does not use or rely on 16-bit code or components Does not attempt to install any non-64-bit drivers on x64 versions of the Windows operating system regardless of whether application is a Win32 application or is native to 64-bit


Reliability Requirements: Reliability Requirements


Windows Error Reporting: Windows Error Reporting Mini-dump of crash reported to Microsoft ISVs access crash data through Developer Portal Clients that crash in the future are directed to the solution


Windows Error Reporting Requirements: Windows Error Reporting Requirements Do not disable WER Sign up to receive crash data Map applications to company ISVs MUST fix 60% of crash volume ISVs MUST maintain an average fix rate of 10 buckets per month ISVs can issue patches and service packs through the Windows Developer Portal