Microsoft and Stratus have formed strong business and technology relationships at many levels within the two companies

Engineering groups within Microsoft Corporation and Stratus Technologies have worked closely for more than five years to enhance the robustness of the Windows operating systems.

Most recently, this ongoing collaboration contributed to enhanced enterprise-class reliability, availability, and performance of the Windows Server 2003 operating systems. Microsoft tested Windows Server 2003 on Stratus ftServer systems in its labs during the entire beta testing period. Using Stratus servers and tapping the company's expertise in technology for continuously available processing, Microsoft was able to:

• Conduct automated device-failure testing to study operating system response.
• Develop specifications and prototype implementations for memory mirroring code.
• Improve surprise-removal support for PCI devices in storage, USB, PCI control, and plug-and-play.
• Identify and accelerate resolution of software issues affecting availability during various test phases.

Technology collaboration

Stratus has been designated as a Microsoft Platinum OEM. This designation signifies our alignment with Microsoft and their continued commitment to our success.

Microsoft Gold Certified Partner

Stratus has been designated as a Microsoft Gold Certified partner for Enterprise Systems. The brand signifies that Stratus is reliable, experienced, leading edge and endorsed by Microsoft.

Microsoft Hardware Compatibility List

All Stratus ftServer systems have passed the rigorous Windows Hardware Compatibility Tests (HCT) for both server and for fault-tolerant systems; are listed on the Microsoft Server Catalog; and are qualified for the Microsoft Windows logo. This is your assurance that standard Windows-compatible software will run flawlessly on ftServer models.