First published: 28th February 2008
Kaspersky Lab has announced that its antivirus solution Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 for Windows Server Enterprise Edition is the first to earn a Windows Server 2008 software certification. Windows Server 2008 certification guarantees that Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 for Windows Server Enterprise Edition is fully compatible with this platform and provides the highest level of integration with its technologies. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 for Windows Server Enterprise Edition was one of more than 300 applications that were eligible for certification based on participation in the Microsoft Early Access Program (EAP) for Windows Server 2008 Software Certification.
"Microsoft is very pleased that Kaspersky Labs is a leading innovator, developing solutions that take advantage of the advanced security and core functionality of Windows Server 2008," said Steve Bell, senior product manager of Windows Server marketing at Microsoft. "By certifying their anti-virus solution, Kaspersky Lab is helping customers deploy their solutions on Windows Server 2008 with confidence." Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 for Windows Server Enterprise Edition supports the Server Core installation mode and utilizes new and advanced Windows Server 2008 technologies such as Terminal Services, Remote Applications and Terminal Services Gateway, allowing for further optimization of malware scanning processes.
“Today Windows Server 2003 is the most popular operating system for servers in the world. We believe that Windows Server 2008 will eventually surpass its predecessor and become the new common standard for corporate servers,” says Alexey Kalgin, deputy product marketing director at Kaspersky Lab. “And we are proud that we are the first IT-security company in the world to offer its clients a solution which is certified for Windows Server 2008.”
Windows Server 2008 software certification consists of approximately 100 tests that independently confirm an application's compliance with best practices for compatibility, security, reliability, and availability on the new platform, while ensuring the software performs in a 64-bit environment. The certification identifies top-performing technologies that are ready to deploy in mission-critical environments. Details about Windows Server 2008 software certification, its test framework, and the Early Access Program are available at www.innovateonwindowsserver.com.