Q258907: INFO: LOGO FAQ: Key Topics of Certified for Win2000 Spec

Article: Q258907
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): WINDOWS:
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbOSWin2000 kbFAQ kbDSupport kbOSWin2000logofaq
Last Modified: 18-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server 
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server 
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional 
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SUMMARY
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What are the key topics of the "Certified for Windows 2000" Specification?

MORE INFORMATION
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There are two versions of the application specification: "desktop" and "server,"
which are sometimes referred to as "client" and "distributed," respectively.

The desktop (client) specification focuses on the following topics:

- Windows Installer
- Component Sharing
- Data and Settings Management
- Support for OnNow Power Management
- User Interface and Accessibility Support
- Application Migration

The server (distributed) specification includes the desktop content, plus the
following topics:

- Active Directory
- Security Services
- Clustering Services

For more information on the particular topics listed above, see these Microsoft
Web sites:

Windows Installer:

  http://www.microsoft.com/WINDOWS2000/library/howitworks/management/installer.asp
  (http://www.microsoft.com/WINDOWS2000/library/howitworks/management/installer.asp)

Side-by-Side Component Sharing in Applications:

  http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/techart/sidebyside.htm
  (http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/techart/sidebyside.htm)

Data and Settings Management:

  http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/specs/w2kcli_chapter4.htm
  (http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/specs/w2kcli_chapter4.htm)

OnNow Power Management:

  http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/psdk/winbase/power_3g1g.htm
  (http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/psdk/winbase/power_3g1g.htm)

Guidelines for Accessible Software Design:

  http://www.microsoft.com/enable/dev/guidelines/software.htm
  (http://www.microsoft.com/enable/dev/guidelines/software.htm)

Developing Technology for Accessibility:

  http://www.microsoft.com/enable/dev/ (http://www.microsoft.com/enable/dev/)

Application Migration:

  http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/specs/w2kcli_chapter7.htm
  (http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/specs/w2kcli_chapter7.htm)

Active Directory, ADSI, and Directory Services:

  http://msdn.microsoft.com/isapi/msdnlib.idc?theURL=/library/psdk/adsi/adsistartpage_7wrp.htm&RLD=407
  (http://msdn.microsoft.com/isapi/msdnlib.idc?theURL=/library/psdk/adsi/adsistartpage_7wrp.htm&RLD=407)

Security Services:

  http://www.microsoft.com/WINDOWS2000/guide/server/features/security.asp
  (http://www.microsoft.com/WINDOWS2000/guide/server/features/security.asp)

Exploring Windows Clustering Technologies:

  http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/technologies/clustering/default.asp
  (http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/technologies/clustering/default.asp)

REFERENCES
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A list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Certified for Windows
program can be found at the following Web site:

  http://www.msdn.microsoft.com/certification/faqs.asp
  (http://www.msdn.microsoft.com/certification/faqs.asp)

The following are related links that describe the Logo certification program;
downloadable specifications, tools, and test plans, including TestFoundation,
which is the free downloadable pre-test tool from Rational; and Veritest's role
as an independent third-party tester:

Certified for Windows Program:

  http://www.msdn.microsoft.com/certification/
  (http://www.msdn.microsoft.com/certification/)

Application Specifications, Test Tools, and Forms:

  http://www.msdn.microsoft.com/certification/download.asp
  (http://www.msdn.microsoft.com/certification/download.asp)

Rational TestFoundation for Windows 2000:

  http://www.rational.com/products/teamtest/w2k/index.jtmpl
  (http://www.rational.com/products/teamtest/w2k/index.jtmpl)

Microsoft Logo Testing at Veritest:

  http://www.veritest.com/mslogos/index.htm
  (http://www.veritest.com/mslogos/index.htm)

Additional query words: kbWinOS2000logofaq

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Keywords          : kbOSWin2000 kbFAQ kbDSupport kbOSWin2000logofaq 
Technology        : kbwin2000AdvServ kbwin2000AdvServSearch kbwin2000Serv kbwin2000ServSearch kbwin2000Search kbwin2000ProSearch kbwin2000Pro kbWinAdvServSearch
Version           : WINDOWS:
Issue type        : kbinfo

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