Microsoft asks companies to "clear mines" for new Windows Server features

Abstract:

Microsoft released a recruitment announcement in the official technology community on November 9, local time,

Inviting enterprise customers to participate in the Windows Server technology adoption plan

(Technology Adoption Program, TAP for short).

Selected companies can test features and versions that have not yet been officially released in advance, and directly feedback their experience and problems found to the Windows Server product team

.

According to Microsoft's introduction,

TAP is not an ordinary public preview program, but a targeted cooperation mechanism built around product verification

. Participating companies are required to deploy preview builds in a test or lab environment isolated from production systems, verify specific features, system upgrades and workload compatibility, and assist Microsoft in assessing the product's readiness for release.

Applicant companies need to be able to invest in technical personnel, complete practical operations tests and continuously submit feedback

. Microsoft will screen based on the company's business needs, infrastructure environment and existing verification projects. Submitting an interest form does not mean automatically qualifying for participation. After initial matching, the Microsoft team will further communicate with the applicant through Teams.

Microsoft also plans to set up a Windows Server booth during the Ignite conference to be held from November 17th to 19th to provide consultation to companies interested in participating in TAP. Businesses can also submit applications through an online form.

This is not the first time that the TAP mechanism has appeared. Microsoft has previously introduced enterprise customers to participate in verification during the development phase of products such as Windows Server 2012. This announcement is mainly aimed at recruiting enterprise test partners for the new round of Windows Server preview functions, and further incorporates needs and feedback in real business environments into the verification process before product release.