Windows Vista Storage Support And Logo Requirements

1. Windows VistaStorage SupportAnd Logo Requirements Lyndon BethelSupport EngineerWindows Hardware Quality LabsMicrosoft Corporation

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3. Agenda • Windows Logo Storage program changes • Test kit framework changes • New framework benefits • Windows Logo Storage qualification changes • Signature program enhancements • Hardware requirement changes • New DTM tests • Test enhancements and tests removed from Windows Logo Testing

4. Agenda • Windows Logo Storage program changes • New storage qualification programsand closed storage qualification programs • Qualification Process enhancements • CSS Technical Support • SATA-IO Interoperability Program enhancements • Presentation on establishing confidencein SATA interoperability from SATA IO

5. Test Kit Framework Changes • The DTM (Driver Test Manager)is replacing the HCT • DTM is part of the WDK (Windows Driver Kits) • DTM replaces the HCT and is requiredfor all submissions at Windows Vista RC1 + 90 days • Logo submissions can be madewith DTM at Windows Vista RC1 • Windows Vista logo submissions cannotbe made with HCT and must be made with DTM • HCT results will be accepted for open logo programs on Windows XP and Windows Server 2003until Windows Vista RC1 + 90 days

6. New Framework Benefits • Control a number of Windows Logotest runs from a single machine • Store results of past runs • Client install is minimal • Benefit of automation will become apparent after the learning curvehas been met • Ability to apply errataand contingencies instantly

7. Windows Logo Qualification Changes • Two Windows Logo qualification levels are availablein general for all Window Vista devices 1) Premium – Storage currently has no premium logo programs • Hybrid Storage is required for Premium System WindowsLogo in June 2007 2) Standard • Only one qualification level is availablefor Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 • Standard • Unclassified Signature Program is available fordevices which have no logo program for Windows XP,Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2003

8. Signature Program Enhancements • Unclassified Signature Program • Unclassified program covers many storageand non storage device drivers today • At Windows Vista RC1 the program will be furtherenhanced to cover more drivers • Unclassified program is not a logo programand will not grant a logo or a product listingon any catalog • Unclassified signed drivers will not be placedon Windows Update • Unclassified versus Logo • Unclassified is not an alternative to logo • If your device fails logo tests fix the issue • Audits will occur and submission privileges may be revoked

9. Signature Program Enhancements • The Unclassified Signature Program may be usedto sign drivers which previously could not be signed, because there was no Windows Logo program • File System drivers • Third Party Bus drivers • Applications • Some drivers previously submitted under closedlogo programs will be submitted under Unclassified • Anti-virus • All drivers submitted to Unclassified must be INF based • The Unclassified test list is smalland can be completed quickly

10. Hardware Requirement Changes • Windows XP\Windows Vista • Two processors required • 2 GB of memory required • Hyper-threading or multiple core processorsmay meet requirements above • Windows Server codenamed “Longhorn” • 4 processors required • 6 GB of memory required • Hyper-threading or multiple core processors may meetrequirements above • Personal storage devices which uses only a class driver • Minimum OS requirements • Exceptions for devices which can never be placedin such systems

11. New DTM Tests • IFS test • Replaces HCT file system tests • iSCSI boot component tests • Tests the implementation of iBFT(iSCSI Boot Firmware Table) • MPIO test • New programmatic multi-path test(only works with Microsoft MPIO drivers) • Hybrid drive test • New hybrid hard drive test • PREfast test results required

12. New DTM Tests • SATA-IO Interoperability Testing • More on this later in the slide deck • Secure Digital Tests • New bus type • Sleep Stress Disable Enable with IO • New version of the ACPI test • UDF test • Optical drive test • DMA Test • Better quality/takes in to considerationnew Windows Vista DMA registry interface

13. Test Enhancements And TestsRemoved From Windows Logo Testing • Test Enhancements • Crashdump • Automated debugger install • Automatic parameters population • MMC-Test • Rewritten for new spec • Storage data verification • Crc driver improved • Framework improved • Tests Removed from Windows Logo Testing • DCDP 14 day device stress • File System tests • RAID Data Integrity test removed and replacedwith enhanced storage data verification test

14. New Qualification Programs And Closed Qualification Programs • New qualification programs • Secure Digital • iSCSI boot component • iSCSI boot component test, Int 13 Extensions • Hybrid hard drives accepted in existing HDD logo program • Closed qualification programs at Windows Vista RC1 • Storage block and server block program closed June 15th, 2006 • EQP and Failover Cluster Solution remain as alternatives • Multi-cluster device qualification program changed significantly • Submitter may still indicate storage device is supportedin a multi-host SAN environment • Datacenter device qualification program closed • DTC signature no longer verified in systems kit

15. Closed Qualification Programs • Closed qualification programsat Windows Vista RC1 • JBOD device qualification program closed • Antivirus qualification program closed • Drivers can be submitted usingthe unclassified signature program • HCT results no longer accepted for closed logo programs at Windows Vista RC1

16. Qualification Process Enhancements • Automated log review and automatic applying of errata • Map all Test Cases to unique identifiers • Errata and Contingencies are mapped to the specific test caseor test failure string in a Database • The Database is downloaded by customer and applied to thelog files • The log failures that are acceptable are then resolved prior to upload to Microsoft • Microsoft then verifies log files by running the same toolafter upload • This should result in quicker turnaroundfor signature and minimal errata lookup

17. Customer Support Services (CSS) • DTM technical support will be handledby CSS not WHQL • Reflection of increased value placed on the tests • CSS staffing up now • When finished will actually have larger staff than WHQL • Tier 3 Devs on board • Your needs not blocked by device team availability • CSS and WHQL working off a commonbug database for tracking issues • Beta support is open NOW • Free through Windows Vista RC1 DTMSup @ microsoft.com

18. ProblemMicrosoft verification thathardware meets industry standards • Verification of industry standard specifications is difficult • Standards Change • Specifications are updated while logo programsand tests are time or OS based • Bus standards cannot, in some cases, be checkedwith Windows tests • Microsoft tests must be automated • Bus tests sometimes require bus analyzers • Microsoft tests cannot verify electrical behavior • Duplication of effort occurs where • Partners are already running industry standard tests • Industry has already created tests and logo programsin several hardware categories

19. Conclusion • More synergy is needed with the industrywhere industry standards logo bodies exist • Opportunities exists to reduce duplicationof test efforts across the hardware industryand within Microsoft • Partners are already running industry standards tests • Microsoft may require only Windows-specific driver tests where industry standards test exist

20. SolutionHow are we solving this problem? • Windows Logo program will require certification through the SATA-IO Interoperability Program for specific hardware qualifications involving SATA devices • Microsoft will accept the results of SATA-IO industry standard testing • Microsoft reserves the right to audit or modify • Where differentiation occurs Windows logo programrequirements supersede • Microsoft will verify certification from SATA IO has been achieved when the product is submitted to WHQL • Microsoft will also verify and require Microsoft Windowsspecific tests

21. Benefits To The Industry • Shorter test time • Utilize existing logos • Requirements stay current • Benefits end users • Higher quality • Level playing field with partners

22. Implementation Details • Windows Logo requirement • All SATA devices must meet the requirements of SATA Revision 2.5 by obtaining a certification through the Serial ATA International Organization (SATA-IO) Interoperability Program • Hardware categories that will require the log file • SATA controllers • SATA HD • SATA Optical devices • Milestones • Milestones for implementation will be based on the availability of the specific Interoperability Testing from SATA-IO – Q3 of ’06 for controllers

23. Implementation Details • SATA-IO will provide a certification file to their customers which will prove logo • Customers will include file in WHQL submission test results and pointour verification test at the file • WHQL test will verify submitted hardware has been certified by SATA-IO by reading file

24. Implementation Details • SATA-IO will handle all classes of questions related to the SATA-IO Interoperability Program • Test problems • Errata or Contingencies • Cost • Time • SATA-IO will handle all qualification details for SATA-IO Interoperability Program • SATA IO is an independent certification body • Microsoft is an active participantin the SATA-IO working group

25. SATA Interoperability Program Brian Dees Digital Workgroup ChairSATA-IO

26. SATA Industry Update • SATA Revision 2.5 • Integration of existing specification(s)into a consolidated document • Ensures consistency and clarity of the SATA documentation • SATA capabilities moving into the mainstream • Latest products utilize the advancedfeatures – 3 Gb/s, Native Command Queuing • Initial ODDs coming to market • eSATA picking up steam • Accelerated ramp into notebooks is expected2006 – 2007 • Verification of new features and products on-going • SATA Plugfests • Interop Program (more details to follow)

27. Interoperability Program • Objective • Sustain stellar SATA interoperability by providing standard means for verifying product goodness • Current test coverage • Internal applications including devices(HDD/ODD) and cables • Spanning electrical, mechanical,protocol, and system interoperability • Two ways to test • Interop Workshops (bi-annual) • Independent Test Labs (year round)

28. Interop Workshops • Bi-annual eventsas a central location for Interoperability Program updates • Initiation of newtest areas • Enabling of new independent testlabs or test tools • Direct solution for verification of SATA products *Photos provided courtesy of SATA-IO Enabling new techniques and resources

29. Independent Test Labs • Ensure availabilityof testing year round • Solution for testingproducts at any pointin the development cycle • Ensure stable productsare brought to marketat intended launch (TTM) • The labs have expertise based on years of experience with testing other industry interfaces • USB • PCI Express Ensuring timely testing support for TTM products

30. Integrators List • Primary verificationof product statusfor SATA-IO Interoperability testing • Listing of approved products from 1stInterop Workshop • Details • Vendor contacts • Product information • Certificate file availability Open visibility into today’s stellar SATA products

31. Certificates • Secondary verificationof product statusfor SATA-IO Interoperability testing • Confirmation ofIL approval whichmay be shared • Unique signature filecreated upon approvalof product(s) forIntegrators List • Based on model #, firmware revision, and other product specific information Key identifier for verification of Windows Logo products

32. Program Growth • SATA-IO intends to expand the coverage of Interoperability testing over time • Host controllers (Q3’06) • eSATA • Port Multipliers • And more to come • 2nd Interop Workshopis planned for Q3’06 • Improvements to procedures,tools, and policies • Enable new test labs as needed • Optimize test tools and softwareover time to provide more efficient testing Interoperability coverage grows with the technology

33. Call To Action • Microsoft • Visit the WDK lab at WinHEC • Find representatives from device teams your area • Run the tests for your Windows Logo programs • Beta Test the Windows Driver Kit • Install and use Beta 2 in your labs • Run Windows Logo passes for your device areas • File bugs before they become contingencies and errata • Plug into the trainings and events we are offering to preparefor the Windows Vista launch • WHQL DTM Plugfests and Training • Plug into the WHQL Policies for Windows Logo submissions • Download, review and provide feedback on the WHQL DTM Global Policies Draft • SATA IO • Have your products tested today • Attend a SATA Interop Workshop • Visit an independent test lab • Have your product(s) listed on the SATA-IO Integrators List

34. Additional Resources • Web Resources • Microsoft • WDK – Beta Testing the Windows Driver Kit: http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/driver/wdk/betawdk.mspx • Windows Vista Logo Program: http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/winlogo/LH_logo.mspx • Windows Vista Logo Program FAQ: http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/winlogo/VistaLogofaq.mspx • WHQL DTM Policies Draft • http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/whql/policies/default.mspx • WHQL Training Events • July 28 – 31 • DTM bugbash, Redmond • Testing your devices with latest Beta release • Intro to Winqual and DTM integration • Sept 11 – 14 • WHQL Plugfest, Redmond • Submissions with the RC1 tests • End-to-end Test to submission (DTM and Winqual • SATA-IO • SATA-IO Interoperability Program: http://www.sata-io.org/interoperability.asp • SATA-IO Integrators List: http://www.sata-io.org/integratorslist.asp • Future events and testing information: http://www.sata-io.org

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