PROPRIETARY & CONFIDENTIAL Microsoft Certification Program for ISV Solutions Certified For Windows...

PROPRIETARY & CONFIDENTIALPROPRIETARY & CONFIDENTIAL

Microsoft Certification Program for ISV Solutions

Microsoft Certification Program for ISV Solutions

Certified For Windows VISTA Certified For Windows VISTA Applications SpecificationsApplications Specifications

Alexis EvrardSolutions Architect

Global Development & Test SolutionsCertification Programs

Sept 29th, 2006 - Warsow

© 2003 Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. © 2005 Lionbridge Technologies, Inc.

Agenda

Introduction : VeriTest and certification

Certified for Windows Vista specifications

FAQ, Submission Process and Available Resources


Lionbridge Technologies: Continues to GrowLionbridge Technologies: Continues to Grow

Stable, Public Company (NASDAQ: LIOX)

- $400M+ in 2005, profitable

- Continued growth expected in 2006

- Recent acquisition of Bowne Global Solutions created one of the world's largest globalization and offshore services company

Global IT Outsourcing Solutions- Application Development & Maintenance

(Lionbridge)

- Content Development, Conversion & Enhancement (Lionbridge)

- Globalization (Lionbridge)

- System, Application, Product, and Localization Testing (VeriTest)

14 of the world’s 20 most valuable companies are Lionbridge customers. BusinessWeek 2004

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$50,000

$100,000

$150,000

$200,000

$250,000

$300,000

$350,000

$400,000

$450,000

2002 2003 2004 2005(est.)

Continuing Revenue Growth


Putting it All TogetherPutting it All TogetherNew Lionbridge Service AlignmentNew Lionbridge Service Alignment

A Trusted Partner Around the WorldA Trusted Partner Around the World

Global Development & Testing Solutions

Global Language & Content Solutions

Interps

Software Development LifecycleSoftware Development Lifecycle

Application Development Testing &

Certification

Maintenance & Support

Full Content LifecycleFull Content Lifecycle

Localization/Translation

Technical Publications

eLearning Courseware

Off-shore platforms leverage Off-shore platforms leverage more than 1,300 staff in China, more than 1,300 staff in China, India, and Eastern EuropeIndia, and Eastern Europe

Global footprint enables local Global footprint enables local interaction and facilitates interaction and facilitates worldwide release and supportworldwide release and support

Trusted, US-based public Trusted, US-based public company protects against IP losscompany protects against IP loss

Localization services spanning more than Localization services spanning more than 80 languages80 languages

Proprietary web-architected TM and Proprietary web-architected TM and terminology solution accelerates terminology solution accelerates production and improves consistencyproduction and improves consistency

Authoring and eLearning development Authoring and eLearning development services integrate seamlessly with services integrate seamlessly with localization to address global demandlocalization to address global demand


The Lionbridge TeamThe Lionbridge TeamLocal Connections, Global EfficiencyLocal Connections, Global Efficiency

4,000 Worldwide Staff1,300 in India and ChinaPresence in 25 countriesExperience and Efficiency


VeriTest: Independent Quality Assurance and Software TestingVeriTest: Independent Quality Assurance and Software Testing

QA Consulting CertificationPerformanceTesting

InteroperabilityTesting

FunctionalTesting

Test Automation

Localization Testing


MS Certification MS Certification ProgramsPrograms @ VeriTest @ VeriTest

Microsoft Technologies

Typically 1-5 days. Gold Certified Partner

1-6 weeks

Windows Families: XP: Home, Pro.

Vista

Windows 2003 Editions:Standard, Enterprise,DataCenter

XP: 20pts$5000

Vista : TBD.net Framework

SQL ServerCertified for SQL Server 2000Certified for SQL Server 2005SQL DWA testing

MS Dynamics, CRM, ISA

Microsoft Dynamics Test for ISV Solutions

Microsoft ISA Server Test – 20pts, $1500

Benefits may also include one or more of the following:

Mobility Designed for Windows Mobile - 20 pts, $400 MS Catalog Listing

Commerce Srv Commerce Server 2002 Integration testing – 20 pts

Other Product Group Benefits

MS Platform Test

for ISV solutions

20 pts to 60 pts

From $800

20 pts, $5000

60 pts, $20k to $50k

60 pts, 10000


Agenda

Veritest Overview

Certified for Windows Vista



Certified for Windows VistaCertified for Windows Vista

•Requirements for the Windows Vista Logo Program for Software•1st version of the final requirements•Feedback possible to [email protected]

• Security and Compatibility• Installation• Reliability

• To increase the quality of applications across the Windows eco-system. • To make applications more compatible, reliable, and secure when running on Windows Vista • Independently tested by a Microsoft approved testing vendor• A public logo document about the application’s behavior•Windows Vista Ultimate (used for pilot program)

Mindset

Goals

Coverage



Security and Compatibility

1.1 Follow User Account Protection Guidelines

1.2 Support 64-bit Versions of Windows Vista

1.3 Sign Files

1.4 Sign Drivers

1.5 - - removed - -

1.6 Perform Version Checking Properly

1.7 - - removed - -

1.8 Support Concurrent User Sessions

1.9 - - removed - -

1.10 Avoid Loading Services and Drivers in Safe Mode

1.11 Follow Anti-Malware Policies



Installation2.1 Use Windows Components for Installation

2.2 Support User Account Control for Installation

2.3 Install to Correct Folders

2.4 Sign ClickOnce Manifests

2.5 Keep ClickOnce Installations Isolated

2.6 - - removed - -

2.7 Correctly Configure Package Identity

2.8 - - removed - -

2.9 Install Windows Resources Properly

2.10 Follow Best Practices for Creating Custom Actions

2.11 - - removed - -

2.12 Avoid Reboots During Installation

2.13 Support Command Line Installation

2.14 Follow Component Rules



Reliability

3.1 Maintainable Software: Eliminate Unnecessary Reboots

3.2 Recoverable Software: Restart after Shutdown and Failures

3.3 - - removed - -

3.4 - - removed - -

3.5 - - removed - -


Agenda

Veritest Overview

Designed for Windows Vista



FAQ, FAQ, Submission and ResourcesSubmission and Resources

Which Application to submit ?It must run on Vista

Costs ?To be determined ($800 < CFW Vista < $5000)

What happens if it fails ?reTest based on days

How to register and submit my application ? Web based process



Online registration : https://cert.veritest.com/register

3 items

- Vendor Questionnaire

- Software delivery : FTP or mail

- Payment : online



Total time:30 minutes

Once you’ve entered this information, you can always come back later to make changes.

Create your company profile

Create your product profile

Select your test

Give details about the test

Finalize the registration



•VeriTest web site http://ww.lionbridge.com/certification/microsoft

•Certified for Win Vista pages: http://microsoft.mrmpslc.com/VistaPlatformAdoption/Overview/CertifiedFor.aspx

•MS Partner web site - https://partner.microsoft.com/global/40018567?PS=3

•Windows Vista SDK :http://windowssdk.msdn.microsoft.com/library/

•ClickOnce Information : http://msn.microsoft.com/clickonce

•Windows Installer Information: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=3985

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