Windows Server powers the workloads and services organizations rely on every day. As those environments evolve, so do the priorities behind them—from strengthening security and improving resiliency to making operations more consistent across on-premises, cloud, and edge deployments. Every organization brings a different perspective shaped by its people, workloads, and operating needs.
We want to learn from those experiences and build lasting connections with the customers who rely on Windows Server. The Windows Server Technology Adoption Program (TAP) brings customers and the Windows Server product team together to validate preview capabilities and releases before they ship. Through the Windows Server TAP, customers can share their perspectives directly with the Windows Server team, explore areas of mutual interest, and help inform how we build and improve the product. We see TAP as an ongoing conversation: listening to your needs, learning from your feedback, and working together to make Windows Server better for the organizations that depend on it.
What is Windows Server TAP?
TAP is a structured partnership focused on testing and feedback. Participating customers validate defined scenarios in a test or lab environment isolated from production, share their findings, and work with the product team to identify issues and assess readiness.
Depending on the engagement, validation may focus on a particular capability or on broader release-readiness scenarios, such as upgrades and workload compatibility.
TAP is a two-way partnership: your team can explore upcoming capabilities in a test environment, share what you learn, and engage directly with the Windows Server product team. Your real-world perspective helps us understand how Windows Server is used across different environments and focus validation on the scenarios that matter to customers.
Is your organization a good fit for Windows Server TAP?
We're interested in hearing from Windows Server customers who can dedicate technical resources to hands-on validation and regular feedback. You must have a non-production environment where your team can deploy preview builds and run test scenarios from Windows Server features.
TAP engagements are focused and selective. The team matches customer interests and environments to available validation opportunities, then discusses participation requirements and next steps. Expressing interest does not enroll your organization or guarantee a place in the program.
Learn more about Windows Server TAP
Attending Microsoft Ignite? Meet the team at the Windows Server Booth in the Hub (open November 17th – 19th) to learn more about TAP and discuss whether it could be a fit for your organization.
Prefer to connect virtually? Fill out the Windows Server TAP interest form and let's chat over Microsoft Teams about your organization's interests and whether TAP could be a fit.
Questions? Feel free to reach out to the TAP team at windowsserver-engage@microsoft.com.
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