Here are the answers to some of the questions regarding the upcoming Logofest events that the Windows Logo team has received from Partners. Please continue to send any questions you may have to LOGOFEST@microsoft.com.

Are submission fees reduced for platforms that we have finished the testing on, but are not able to submit?

Each company registration will receive credit for two submissions. These submissions do not have to be completed during the onsite event training. Submissions must be made on or before January 31, 2008 to qualify.

When can we make server submissions for 2008? Can we make a submission at Release Candidate 1 or do we have to wait to Release To Manufacturing?

Winqual will accept server device submissions only at RC1. System submissions will be accepted at RTM.

Can you give more specific dates for RC1 and RTM?

Not at this time. RC1 will be available during the December 10-13, 2007 LogoFest event and RTM will be available during the January 21-24, 2008 LogoFest event.

The Windows Logo team is pleased to announce that registration remains open for the upcoming Windows Server 2008 LogoFest events.

Please click on one of the event dates below to submit a registration request.
. December 10-13, 2007 (4 days)
. January 21-24, 2008 (4 days)

Each of these events will be held at Building 20 on the Microsoft Corporate Campus in Redmond, Washington. These events are for hardware partners who have signed the Logo License Agreement LLA 10.1 with Microsoft. Attending the event helps your company to earn the Windows Server 2008 logo and help products that are ready for the Windows Server 2008 platform to move to market faster.

Registration:
We expect spaces for these events to fill quickly and encourage you to submit your registration request for your preferred dates. Please note that you will be required to submit payment-contact information with your registration request. Please allow up to five business days for event confirmation.

. Register for the December 10-13, 2007 Windows Server 2008 LogoFest.
. Register for the January 21-24, 2008 Windows Server 2008 LogoFest.

Event Costs and Billing:
When you register, you will be asked whether you prefer a private or shared lab-room setup. We will make every effort to accommodate your request and encourage you to submit your registration for your preferred dates quickly.

Option 1
Private lab room with up to three people: $1,250 USD per company.
. Up to two additional participants may be added for $250 per participant.

Option 2
Shared lab room with up to two people: $750 USD per company.
. One additional participant may be added for $250.

Event invoices will be sent to you once your registration is confirmed. Payments are due upon receipt.

Cancellations:
Attendee cancellations must be received no later than the following dates:
. Event date: December 10-13, 2007. Cancellations are due by November 21, 2007.
. Event date: January 21-24, 2008. Cancellations are due by January 4, 2008.

Cancellations received late will be charged the full registration fee for the event.

What will be provided:
. Lab space for each company based on registration preferences.
. Each lab space will include one controller and one client machine for testing.
. Lunch and beverages for all attendees throughout the event, plus one dinner.

Note: All other expenses (including travel, lodging and any other incidentals) are the responsibility of the attendees and are not reimbursed or provided by Microsoft.
Note: Special electrical power needs cannot be accommodated at the event venue.

Participants receive:
. Credit for up to two Windows Server 2008 Logo submissions per company (a $500 value). Submissions must be made on or before January 31, 2008 to qualify.
. Assistance and training to enable you to test your product for the logo.
. Access to knowledgeable staff resources from Microsoft development and Windows Logo teams.
. Presentations materials to assist participants.
. Prescheduled one-to-one meetings with Microsoft staff resources to address any specific technical issues.
. Microsoft staff will be available to assist with setting up the test environment and to provide information on the errata and contingency processes.

Questions:
If you have any questions about this event, please send an email to LOGOFEST@microsoft.com