STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR LICENSING THE DESIGNED FOR MICROSOFT BACKOFFICE LOGO

Welcome to the Microsoft BackOffice ISV Testing Kit! Simply follow instructions outlined in this document, the checklist gives you detailed information on what to submit to Microsoft in order to license the Designed for Microsoft BackOffice Logo. Please print this document and mark the items as you've completed them, then enclose this document with the materials you send to Microsoft, as directed below.

1. Fill Out The BackOffice Software Testing Questionnaire.

Answer all the questions that pertain to your product. Please add special instructions (items to look out for) if you think these will make the testing of your product, or components of your product, more efficient. Return the completed questionnaire along with your software to be tested to the address at the foot of the questionnaire.

2. Complete The Designed for Microsoft BackOffice Logo License Agreement and BackOffice Software Labs Testing Agreement

Fill out the Designed for Microsoft BackOffice Logo License Agreement and the BackOffice Software Labs Testing Agreement.

3. Server Application and/or Client Testing Fees

Place a check next to the fees that apply to your product. [Note that the fee is per product. Suites may be considered multiple products]

Server Applications

Server Product Only $3,000

Client Applications

Client Product Only $600

Client/Server Packages

Client/Server Packages $3600

Development Tool

Development Tool $400

Other:

Non-English based application $300

Partial Retest for a Client application $500

Partial Retest for a Server product $500

6. Consider what Microsoft will require to test your product

Microsoft maintains a considerable library of hardware and software required for testing your BackOffice product. However, if your product requires functionality such as a connection to a mainframe or remote server, you will need to provide Microsoft with complete dial-in instructions for remote testing, or actually ship a fully-configured platform to Microsoft. Your server platform will be returned promptly after the test. For more information, please contact Microsoft BackOffice Logo Software Testing Lab via email at BOSTL@microsoft.com with questions and to make special arrangements.

7. Assemble package to ship to Microsoft

If you are submitting multiple products simultaneously, please clearly indicate that this is the case, and bundle all materials for one product together within the package. The following items must all be included for the test process to begin. Please do not ship any partial packages. The following items should be enclosed:

This checklist, Step by Step Instructions for Licensing the Designed for Microsoft BackOffice Logo (keep a copy for your records!)

Your Software Application Product on diskette, CD-ROM, or tape

Any unusual or specialized hardware required for us to test your product. Also, please note: If you bundle your hardware with your software, your hardware will also need to be Logo'd. Logo testing for hardware is conducted by Microsoft BackOffice Hardware Testing Labs [BOHTL]. You can contact BOHTL by email at "bohtl@microsoft.com".

Any available end-user manuals (may be in draft form)

Filled out hard copy of the BackOffice Software Testing Questionnaire.

8. Ship the package to:

Microsoft Corporation

BackOffice Software Testing Lab - Attn: Todd Merrell

One Microsoft Way, Building 20/1018

Redmond, WA 98052-6399

9. Expect a Confirmation...

....via Fax or email that your package has arrived, is complete, and that testing has begun. Testing will begin the day following a complete application kit is received. Microsoft will then report testing results back to you within 10 business days. If any questions arise, Microsoft will contact you sooner.

10. Send a Final Copy of your product

Once your product is final [e.g. the "shrink-wrapped" version], send 1 copy to Microsoft's BackOffice Logo Department [address below]

Due to early packaging deadlines, we will not always be receiving the final, shrink-wrapped version of your software. One question people often ask us is, "How complete does my product have to be for testing?" The product must be in "final beta," i.e. fully functional and nearly ready for shipping. Once the product has been tested, you should not be adding new functionality that impacts Logo Criteria. Microsoft will conduct random re-tests of licensed products to ensure that final products still meet Logo requirements.

Contact at Microsoft corporation.

If you have questions about the Logo process which cannot be answered by downloading information from the online services, please contact:

by email: bckoffc@microsoft.com

by fax: (425) 936-5458

by post: Microsoft Corporation

BackOffice Logo Department

One Microsoft Way

Redmond, WA 98052-6339

Upon successful completion of the Designed For Microsoft BackOffice Logo Licensing process, you will receive from Microsoft:

Entrance onto the list of licensed Logo'd products of the Designed for Microsoft BackOffice Logo which are available to the public. These lists are maintained by the BackOffice Logo Department.

If you have any questions concerning Windows95 or Office Compatible logo programs, to apply for the Designed for Windows 95 logo email winlogo@microsoft.com, and Office Compatible logo email offcomp@microsoft.com.

Thank you for your interest in the Designed for Microsoft BackOffice logo.