Back when I was focused on Citrix Servers and helping people get the best out of existing Terminal Server and Citrix Server installations it was somewhat surprising how many Applications AND Developers all do their own thing in whatever way they like with no regards to Standards like these.
There was similar material from Microsoft regarding Server 2003 and I always kept the details in template email ready for when asked. Anyway, these links below should start you off in the right place?
Windows Server Software Logo Program Online Forum
- Participate in the Windows Server Software Logo Program Online Forum where you can chat with other developers, post questions, and discuss technical topics, problems, and suggestions. This forum is monitored by Microsoft staff who can answer both business and technical questions.
- Home page for the Windows Server 2008 operating system.
- Download an evaluation copy of Windows Server 2008 RC0.
- The tool to run Windows Server 2008 certification in-house, the same tool the test vendors use.
- The tool to run Windows Server 2008 certification in-house, the same tool the test vendors use.
- This highly-automated tool will help you quickly determine baseline compatibility with Windows Server 2008
- Create two snapshots of fixed drives, registry settings, drivers, and services at different points in time and compare them to view differences.
Windows Server 2008 Application Compatibility Cookbook
- The Cookbook covers the most common application compatibility issues and provides tips how to modify your applications or redesign them to help provide a quality experience with Windows Server 2008 and/or the Windows Vista operating system.
Top 10 Steps for Developing Applications on Windows Server 2008
- This document details the top 10 issues to avoid when developing applications for Windows Server 2008.
Windows Server 2008 Software Logo Specifications
- Technical requirements of a server application and its client components must meet in order to become Certified for Windows Server.
Windows Server 2008 Software Logo Test Framework
- The Framework describes tests that verify an application’s compliance with Works with Windows Server 2008 requirements.
Windows Server 2008 Works with Specifications
- Technical specification outlining requirements that allow server applications to receive the Works with Windows Server 2008 designation.
Windows Server 2008 Works with Test Framework
- Includes detailed information for technical managers and testers preparing software applications for the Works with Windows Server 2008 program detailed information verification tests.
Windows Server 2008 Technical Library
- Microsoft TechNet page with detailed information on Windows Server 2008 technologies.
Developer Curriculum for Windows Server 2008
- Designed for software developers and solution architects, this fast-paced seminar series provides on-demand webcasts and labcasts about the new features and technologies in Windows Server 2008.
- Portal for ISV developer training and events on MSDN.