Hardware certification
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With ever dropping prices of hardware
devices, the market for networking devices and systems is undergoing a kind of change that can be loosely termed as ‘generalization’. Big established enterprises like Cisco
, Novell
, Sun Microsystems
etc., no longer manufacture all the hardware required in the market, instead they ‘license’ or ‘certify’ small hardware players operating out from countries like Taiwan
or China
.
. Usually the certification process is done by a “Certification partner”. Certification partners are selected by the original creators of the technology and these partners are given the authority to do the testing and certification process. After a product is found to be compatible, it is labelled as xxx certified where xxx is the name of the original creator of the technology. Vendors use a “label” on the products to advertise the fact of compatibility with the said technology.
The process of certification ensures that the products made by different manufacturers are standardized and are compatible with each other as indicated in hardware
or software platform.
Sun Certification:This is for Independent Software vendors (ISV) involved in developing applications that are compatible with Java technology. Java was created by Sun Microsystems and is widely used to write enterprise and consumer application solutions.
Novell Certification: The name of the certification is "YES". Yes program involves certification of hardware and software systems that comply with the Novell Netware and SuSE Linux.
Microsoft's certification for Vista: This certification is called "WHQL" Windows Hardware Quality Labs". The dominant position of Windows in the computing world ensured that there are enormous number of applications written and hardware manufactured. This WHQL signifies that the hardware or software works with the Vista operating system.
Real Certification: This certification is given by Real Networks for ensuring compatibility with its media player “Real player”. Mobile computing devices like cell phones and PDAs are equipped with Real player to enable them to play streaming content.
Linux certification programs: Hardware vendors use this certification for their products to ensure compatibility with Linux
based systems.
SpectraLink certification: SpectraLink VIEW Certification Program is designed to ensure interoperability for enterprise Wi-Fi based infrastructure products that support NetLink Wireless Telephones.
Altiris Developer Program Certification : Altiris is a leading vendor of IT Service oriented management solutions.
EMC Centera Proven: This certification is a good way to demonstrate that your solution takes full advantage of EMC Centera Platform which can be crucial to sales.
Skype Certification: Skype-certified products satisfy both the Technical Requirements and the Design Guidelines of Skype.
Linux-Tested Certification: Hardware Vendors can use the Linux-Tested program from AppLabs
to certify their products are compatible with the Linux OS and have been tested for complete functionality.
Hardware
Hardware is a general term for equipment such as keys, locks, hinges, latches, handles, wire, chains, plumbing supplies, tools, utensils, cutlery and machine parts. Household hardware is typically sold in hardware stores....
devices, the market for networking devices and systems is undergoing a kind of change that can be loosely termed as ‘generalization’. Big established enterprises like Cisco
Cisco
Cisco may refer to:Companies:*Cisco Systems, a computer networking company* Certis CISCO, corporatised entity of the former Commercial and Industrial Security Corporation in Singapore...
, Novell
Novell
Novell, Inc. is a multinational software and services company. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Attachmate Group. It specializes in network operating systems, such as Novell NetWare; systems management solutions, such as Novell ZENworks; and collaboration solutions, such as Novell Groupwise...
, Sun Microsystems
Sun Microsystems
Sun Microsystems, Inc. was a company that sold :computers, computer components, :computer software, and :information technology services. Sun was founded on February 24, 1982...
etc., no longer manufacture all the hardware required in the market, instead they ‘license’ or ‘certify’ small hardware players operating out from countries like Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
or China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
.
Vendor Provided Certification
To obtain certification, the hardware or software has to confirm to a set of protocols and quality standards that are put in place by the original creator of technologyTechnology
Technology is the making, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems or methods of organization in order to solve a problem or perform a specific function. It can also refer to the collection of such tools, machinery, and procedures. The word technology comes ;...
. Usually the certification process is done by a “Certification partner”. Certification partners are selected by the original creators of the technology and these partners are given the authority to do the testing and certification process. After a product is found to be compatible, it is labelled as xxx certified where xxx is the name of the original creator of the technology. Vendors use a “label” on the products to advertise the fact of compatibility with the said technology.
The process of certification ensures that the products made by different manufacturers are standardized and are compatible with each other as indicated in hardware
Hardware
Hardware is a general term for equipment such as keys, locks, hinges, latches, handles, wire, chains, plumbing supplies, tools, utensils, cutlery and machine parts. Household hardware is typically sold in hardware stores....
or software platform.
Third Party Certification
Third Party Certification is undertaken by an independent body. To obtain third party certification, the hardware or software has to confirm to a set of quality standards determined by the third party.Various certifications
Cisco certification: Cisco is the leader in networking hardware devices and systems. Hardware and software companies use the certification issued by Cisco’s partners to ensure that their ware is compatible with the Cisco standards and protocols.Sun Certification:This is for Independent Software vendors (ISV) involved in developing applications that are compatible with Java technology. Java was created by Sun Microsystems and is widely used to write enterprise and consumer application solutions.
Novell Certification: The name of the certification is "YES". Yes program involves certification of hardware and software systems that comply with the Novell Netware and SuSE Linux.
Microsoft's certification for Vista: This certification is called "WHQL" Windows Hardware Quality Labs". The dominant position of Windows in the computing world ensured that there are enormous number of applications written and hardware manufactured. This WHQL signifies that the hardware or software works with the Vista operating system.
Real Certification: This certification is given by Real Networks for ensuring compatibility with its media player “Real player”. Mobile computing devices like cell phones and PDAs are equipped with Real player to enable them to play streaming content.
Linux certification programs: Hardware vendors use this certification for their products to ensure compatibility with Linux
Linux
Linux is a Unix-like computer operating system assembled under the model of free and open source software development and distribution. The defining component of any Linux system is the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released October 5, 1991 by Linus Torvalds...
based systems.
SpectraLink certification: SpectraLink VIEW Certification Program is designed to ensure interoperability for enterprise Wi-Fi based infrastructure products that support NetLink Wireless Telephones.
Altiris Developer Program Certification : Altiris is a leading vendor of IT Service oriented management solutions.
EMC Centera Proven: This certification is a good way to demonstrate that your solution takes full advantage of EMC Centera Platform which can be crucial to sales.
Skype Certification: Skype-certified products satisfy both the Technical Requirements and the Design Guidelines of Skype.
Linux-Tested Certification: Hardware Vendors can use the Linux-Tested program from AppLabs
AppLabs
AppLabs is a software quality assurance/management testing company operating out of India, United States and United Kingdom. The company has emerged as the global provider of Web Application Software security testing services by acquiring US-based KeyLabs Inc and UK-based IS Integration in 2005 and...
to certify their products are compatible with the Linux OS and have been tested for complete functionality.