The Microsoft SQL Server Storage Solution Review Program is a specific SQL Server program that enables storage solution providers to highlight those storage solutions and configurations, via the SQL Server “Always On” labeling, that they have successfully reviewed against core functional Microsoft SQL Server storage requirements. The core requirements defined herein must be met for reliable, highly available SQL Server storage systems.

The program does not define or review the performance characteristics of storage solutions. Please note that the “Always On” Storage Solution Review Program is not a Microsoft certification, qualification, or logo program. Microsoft makes no warranties or representations with regard to third-party storage solutions, including without limitation regarding the supportability of such third-party storage solutions.

The “Always On” Program details the core requirement for the SQL Server Storage Solution Review Program. Storage system capabilities are divided into two categories: required or recommended. The required capabilities are detailed below with a description of the requirement.

Microsoft Windows Logo Certification
Microsoft Windows logo certification helps ensure the safety of Microsoft SQL Server data by testing various aspects of the products. To be compliant with the SQL Server Storage Solution Review Program for “Always On,” all storage solutions must pass the Certified for Windows logo testing.

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