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Hardware certification is the process through which computer hardware is tested to ensure it is compatible with specific software packages, and operates as intended in critical situations. 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 in countries like Taiwan or China.

Certification process

Vendor certification

To obtain certification, the hardware or software has to conform to a set of protocols and quality standards that are put in place by the original creator of technology. 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.

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.

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+{{Short description|Process for testing computer hardware}}
-Hardware certification is the process through which computer hardware is tested to ensure it is compatible with specific software packages, and operates as intended in critical situations.  With ever dropping prices of [[computer hardware|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]].
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+'''Hardware certification''' is the process through which computer hardware is tested to ensure it is compatible with specific software packages, and operates as intended in critical situations. With ever dropping prices of [[computer hardware|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 in countries like [[Taiwan]] or [[China]].
-==The Certification Process==
+==Certification process==
-=== Vendor Provided Certification ===
+=== Vendor certification ===
-To obtain certification, the hardware or software has to conform to a set of [[Protocol (computing)|protocols]] and [[quality standards]] that are put in place by the original creator of [[technology]]. 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.
+To obtain certification, the hardware or software has to conform to a set of [[Protocol (computing)|protocols]] and [[quality standards]] that are put in place by the original creator of [[technology]]. 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 [[Computer compatibility|compatible]] with each other as indicated in [[computer hardware|hardware]] or [[software]] platform.
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 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]] based systems.<ref>[http://www.linux-laptop.net/ Linux on Laptops]</ref>
-* '''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.
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