For The Developers! : App Compat

Windows Server 2008 App Compat Labs Released

jolson — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:20:26 GMT

The first four labs in a series of Windows Server 2008 Application Compatibility labs have been released on MSDN. You can find them as follows:

- MSDN Virtual Lab: Windows Server 2008 - Access Rights, Impersonation

- MSDN Virtual Lab: Windows Server 2008 - Impact of Code Signing

- MSDN Virtual Lab: Windows Server 2008 - Installer Detection

- MSDN Virtual Lab: Windows Server 2008 - Session 0 Isolation

There will be more labs in the coming weeks. Stay tuned and enjoy!

New App Compat Video - Debugging

jolson — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:43:02 GMT

A new video has been posted to the Developer Meet Server Show on Channel 9. In this video, we discuss tools and resources you should know about when debugging application compatibility issues. From the description of the video:

"In this video, we sit down (well, stand up actually) with Chris Jackson and Gov Maharaj to chat about debugging application compatibility issues (and some of the things Microsoft has done to mitigate typical app compat issues we've run into)."

Enjoy!

New App Compat Video - MSI Installer Issues

jolson — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 22:32:58 GMT

I have posted a new video to the Developer Meet Server Show on Channel 9. This video discusses common MSI Installer Issues you might run into if deploying an application onto Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008. From the description of the video:

"In this video, we chat with Robert Flaming about application compatibility issues around Windows Installer for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. Mark Taylor, from our first Application Compatibility video, sits in as well to fire off some important questions (well, questions that are perhaps more educated than I would ask)."

Enjoy!

Video - App Compat and Windows Server 2008

jolson — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:10:30 GMT

As part of the "Developer Meet Server" show on Channel 9, I have started a new series of videos on the topic of application compatibility for Windows Server 2008. I will be releasing one video interview per week all the way until launch, so make sure to keep an eye open!

in this first video, we discuss a bunch of topics in this video that are very pertinent to the topic of Application Compatibility on Windows Server 2008, from Session 0 Isolation to IIS 7 to Mandatory Integrity Control, among many others (I will give any of you five geek points if you can work in "Session 0 Isolation" or "Mandatory Integrity Control" into your next dinner party conversation!).

So, make sure to go check it out.

Tech Ed Developer (Europe)

jolson — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:03:07 GMT

Howdy all, I will be at Tech Ed Developer this week doing several things. First of all, I will be giving two talks: the first on Application Compatibility in Windows Server 2008 outlining the top issues developers need to be aware of when developing for it, and second, a talk on Transactional NTFS as it pertains to Windows Server 2008.

Also, I will be "manning" the Ask The Experts booth for Windows Server 2008. So if you want to chat about Windows Server 2008 (or just say hello), make sure to drop on by (I will have the hours I plan on working the booth posted there at the booth).

Here's a rundown:

Monday, 3pm - [INF203] WS08 For Developers - App Compat, Tent 1
Thursday, 4:30pm - [INF307] WS08 For Developers - Transactional NTFS

I'm also hoping to attend some sessions myself. These will mostly be around C++ (TLA323, TLA302, TLA404, etc.).

So, if you're going to be at the conference, please, drop on by the Ask The Experts booth for Windows Server 2008 and say hello!

New Works With Windows Server 2008 Program

jolson — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:10:00 GMT

There is a new kid on the block around our Logo program with Windows Server. What is that? With the release of Windows Server 2008, we will be introducing a new "Works With" program. What is the "Works With Windows Server 2008 Program"?

The "Works With Windows Server 2008 Program" is a program that helps highlight and promote applications that are compatible with Windows Server 2008. The program requirements are actually a subset of the requirements for the "Certified For Windows Server 2008" program. This helps provide a better "stepping stone" for ISVs that are interested in delivering high quality applications for the Windows Server platform.

To get started, check out http://www.innovateonwindowsserver.com/OverviewBenefits.aspx. In the coming weeks, Microsoft will be releasing an analyzer tool for the Works With program that will help you discover application compatibility issues you may face when ensuring your application works with Windows Server 2008.

So make sure to keep an eye out on Innovate On for coming announcements (and I will continue to make this information available to you directly on this blog, of course). Stay tuned!