Windows Server 2008 Boot Manager (bootmgr)
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1004 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Microsoft Corporation · website |
| Software versions | 6.0.6001.18000, 6.0.6002.18005 and 6.0.6002.22497 |
Module description
This is the system boot manager, called by the bootstrapping code that resides in the boot sector. It checks its own integrity and then checks the integrity of the OS loader and launches it.
Approved algorithms
Tested configurations
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (IA64 version) (single-user mode)
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (x64 version)
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (x86 Version)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-15 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
| 2009-07-24 | Update | |
| 2011-01-20 | Update | SAIC-VA |
Status timeline
As observed by this tracker's snapshots. NIST publishes no dates for list moves; observation began 2026-08-21, so earlier changes carry no date.
- 2026-08-21: first observed by this tracker, status historical
- Validation dates on record: 2008-08-15, 2009-07-24, 2011-01-20