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The Microsoft Partner Network

Agenda

• Different levels of partnership

• Registered Partner

• Subscription Offering

• Small Business Specialist

• Gold and Certified Partners

• How to prepare for the Microsoft Partner Network

• CSAT

• What are the changes?

• Changes in November 2009

• Server Platform Solutions Competency

• Desktop Platform Solutions Competency

• Systems Management Solutions competency

• Virtualization Solutions Competency

• What can you do now to prepare?

• Questions?

Subscription Offerings

“I enjoy the support of the

Microsoft Partner Network, which

helps me develop my business and

see opportunities.”

Complete the requirements for the

subscription offering of your

choice.

Registered Member

“I have access to industry

information, and through the peer

network, I connect with Microsoft

and other business partners.”

•Complete profile

•Accept program agreement

Small Business Specialist

“I demonstrate my capabilities for

small and midsize companies

through the Microsoft Partner

Network.”

•Complete the Small Business

Sales and Marketing Assessment

•Pass one of five technical exams

Certified and

Gold Certified Partners

“I can strengthen my expertise and

demonstrate my company’s

strengths to customers through

commitment within the Microsoft

Partner Network.”

•Accept program agreement

•Earn qualifying points

•Meet certification (Certified) or

competency and CSAT Index

participation (Gold Certified)

requirements

Different levels of partnership

Meet requirements for the relationship that adds value to your business and re-

enroll today.

Guide Your Customers to Success

• Better predict and prepare for

technology advances with timely

alerts and RSS feeds

• Provide one-stop shopping by

partnering with peers

• No costs involved

Become a Registered Member

Join the Microsoft Partner

Network

Accelerate Your Success with Us

Join the Microsoft Partner Network

• If you do not have a Windows Live ID, create one now

• Sign in to the Partner Membership Center using your Windows Live ID

• Complete your partner profile and accept the program agreement

News & Community

Online Support

Marketing Support

https://partner.microsoft.com/global/program/managemembership/40032580



• Partner with peers to connect with

customers who need your services

and products

• Meet customer solution needs faster

with access to pre-release software

• Address customer IT challenges more

quickly using technical support

resources and training

Become a Subscriber


Network



• If you do not have a Windows Live™ ID, create one now

• Sign in to the Partner Membership Center, using your Windows Live ID

• Complete your partner profile and accept the program agreement

• Pay program fees

• Complete any additional requirements for the subscription you choose

Internal Use Software

Online Training &

Certification

Online Support




• Help customers find you by promoting

your small-business designation

• Meet customer solution needs faster with

access to select pre-release software

• More quickly address customer

questions with technical support

resources

Become a Microsoft Small Business Specialist


Network



• Complete the Small Business Sales and Marketing Assessment

• Pass one of five technical exams

• If you are a registered member, subscribe to MAPS or Empower

Marketing Support

Online Support

Online Training and

Distinction

https://partner.microsoft.com/global/program/smallbusinessspecialist/40068802


• Meet customer solution needs faster

with access to pre-release software

• Resolve customer IT challenges

more quickly with online technical

support

• Provide one-stop shopping by taking

advantage of extensive peer network

Become a Certified or Gold Certified Partner


Network


• Accept program agreement

• Earn qualifying points

• Meet certification (Certified) or competency and CSAT Index participation (Gold

Certified) requirements


Marketing Support

Internal Use Software

Online Training and

Certification

Online Support

The transition to the Microsoft Partner Network will take place from July 2009

to October 2010. Here’s what you need to do to prepare:

>>Make sure you re-enroll in the program

*Gold Certified Partner requirement

Visit https://partner.microsoft.com/nextgeneration for more details.

How to Prepare for the Microsoft Partner Network

Participate in CSAT Index surveys*

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Meet new competency requirements

2

Update your collateral with new brand elements

3October 2010October 2009 May 2010

https://partner.microsoft.com/nextgeneration

Customer Satisfaction Survey

As a Gold Certified Partner

• Check your re-enrollment date in the Microsoft Partner Network

• Participate in a CSAT survey at least once per 12 months

• Participate at the latest the quarter before the quarter in which your date of re-

enrollment is (f.e your re-enrollment date is December 15, participate in the survey

round from June-August at the latest

CSAT surveys also gives you Partner POINTS!

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How does it work?

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• You select the quarter in which you wish to participate in the CSAT Index

• Sign in to the CSAT index portal

• Design your own survey

• Select from a list of existing questions

• Add your own questions

• Personalize with your logo

• Add contact details of customers for the invitation

• Once the first response have been entered you can go back into the system, see

the results as well as compare these results to averages worldwide and in your

region.

• Microsoft does NOT have access to the contact details of your customers.

https://mspp.tns-online.com/MSPortal/portal.aspx?ReturnUrl=https://mspp.tns-online.com/MSPortal/dashboard/Default.aspx

What are the changes?

• 4 partner levels in stead of current 3 partner levels

• 30 competencies instead of 50 specialization and competencies currently

• difference between standard and advanced competencies

• Competencies are aligned to how your customers buy

•Clear overview of the old versus new competencies can be found on

https://partner.microsoft.com/global/program/40115883

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Competencies align to Infrastructure Optimization model

Competencies

Core IO Server Platform Desktop Platform Systems Management Virtualization Identity & Security

BPIO Content Management Search Portals & Collaboration Unified Comms Business Intelligence

POM Web PlatformApp Lifecycle Management

Data Platform Software Development Application Integration

BDM and Cross Model

SMB SpecialistDigitalHome

Licensing Learning CRM

Software Asset Management

ERP Online Marketing Project & Portfolio Mgmt Mobility

DeploymentServices

Solution Provider OEMAuthorizedDistributor

Hosting

Server Platform Solutions Competency

Competency To customer description Associated Products

Server Platform

Define requirements and then plan, design and deploy Server platform and infrastructure implementations in a cost effective and reduced risk environment.

Windows Server 2008

Core IO

Security

Advanced Infrastructure

Active Directory

Systems

Management

WDDS

Storage Solutions

Infrastructure

Security

Identity and

Secure Access

Systems

Management

Desktop

Platform

Server Platform

Virtualization

Identity and

Security

Virtualization

Server Platform Solutions Competency

Microsoft Partner Network Alert The Active Directory Solutions and Storage Solutions specializations are combining to become the Server Platform Solutions competencyAfter November 2009, all partners who have qualified for the Active Directory specialization will automatically be migrated into the Server Platform Solutions competency.After November 2009, all partners who have qualified for Storage Solutions specialization will automatically be migrated into the Server Platform Solutions competency.

The following retired certifications are no longer valid:

• Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)• Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) on Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000• Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Database Administrator

The following exams will be retired;• Exam 70-270—Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows XP Professional• Exam 70-620: TS: Configuring Windows Vista Client• Exam 70-621: PRO: Upgrading your MCDST Certification to MCITP Enterprise Support

If your organization has qualified for this competency using the retired certifications, your organization will retain the competency until May 2010, at which time your organization will fall out of compliance. To maintain the value of your MCP credentials, you should ensure that your organization has associated individuals who meet the most recent exam requirements as soon as possible. Questions about specific certifications can be addressed by visiting Microsoft Learning.

https://partner.microsoft.com/global/program/competencies/aisolutions/40002077



http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/Exam.aspx?ID=70-620&Locale=en-us



http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-621&locale=en-us



http://www.microsoft.com/learning

Exam Requirements

Server Platform Solutions Competency- continued

Server Platform Solutions Competency RequirementsPartners must employ or contract with two selected MCPs who have achieved the advanced certification, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE). In addition, both qualifying MCPs must pass at least one of the following Microsoft exams:

•Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure•Exam 70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure•Exam 70-294: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure•Exam 70-297: Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure•Exam 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring•Exam 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring•Exam 70-647: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator•Exam 70-648: TS: Upgrading your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist•Exam 70-649: TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist

Customer ReferencesSubmit at least three customer references that meet the following criteria:

•Features an Active Directory design and deployment solution OR design and implementation of a storage solution utilizing Windows Storage Server 2003 or Windows Storage Server 2003 R2.•Features a project that you have completed for a customer within the last 12 months

Partners should continue to work on current competencies and periodically check the Microsoft Partner Network competencies for any new requirements and ensure they are met prior to re-enrollment.




























https://partner.microsoft.com/global/40011230

Desktop Platform Solutions Competency

Core IO

Security


Active Directory

Systems

Management

WDDS

Storage Solutions

Infrastructure

Security

Identity and

Secure Access

Systems

Management

Desktop

Platform

Server Platform

Virtualization

Identity and

Security

Virtualization


Desktop Platform

Define requirements and then plan, design and deploy Desktop platform and infrastructure implementations in a cost effective and reduced risk environment.

MDOP, Office System 2007, Vista Enterprise

Desktop Platform Solutions Competency

Microsoft Partner Network Alert The Windows Desktop Deployment specialization & Office Deployment is becoming the Desktop Platform Solutions competency

After November 2009, all partners who have qualified for the Windows Desktop Deployment specialization will automatically be migrated into the Desktop Platform Solutions competency. After May 2010, all partners who have qualified for the Office Deployment specialization will migrate into the Desktop Platform Solutions competency

The following exams will be retired;•Exam 74-139: Deploying Business Desktops with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Office 2003 •Exam 70-624: TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and Microsoft Office System Desktops



Exam Requirements

Desktop Platform Solutions Competency-continued

Desktop Platform competency partners must employ or contract with at least two individuals who have each passed two of the following Microsoft exams:

•Exam 70-401: TS: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager, Configuring•Exam 70-620: TS: Windows Vista, Configuring•Exam 70-621: PRO: Upgrading your MCDST Certification to MCITP Enterprise Support•Exam 70-622: PRO: Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications on a Windows Vista Client for Enterprise Support Technicians•Exam 70-624: TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops•Exam 70-635: TS: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2008, Desktop Deployment•Exam 70-656: TS: Configuring Microsoft Desktop Optimization Certification Pack•Exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring (Available October 2009) •Exam 70-681: TS: Windows 7, Deploying (Available March 2010) •Exam 70-685: MCITP: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician (Available October 2009) •Exam 70-686: MCITP: Windows 7, Desktop Administrator (Available October 2009)

To maintain the value of your Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) credentials, you should ensure that your organization has associated individuals who meet the most recent exam requirements as soon as possible. Visit Microsoft Learning for answers to your questions about specific certifications.

Customer ReferencesYou must submit at least three customer references that meet the following criteria:

•Features a Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system deployment or MDOP or System Center Configuration Manager and the use of Microsoft Business Desktop Deployment, or similar tools and guidance.•Features a project that you have completed for a customer within the last 12 months.


http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-401





















http://www.microsoft.com/learning/


Systems Management Solutions Competency

Core IO

Security


Active Directory

Systems

Management

WDDS

Storage Solutions

Infrastructure

Security

Identity and

Secure Access

Systems

Management

Desktop

Platform

Server Platform

Virtualization

Identity and

Security

Virtualization


Systems Management

Manage physical and virtual IT environments across data centers, desktops, and devices.

System Center Configuration Manager, System Center Data Protection Manager, System Center Operations Manager, System Center Mobile Device Manager, System Center Virtual Machine Manager, System Center Essentials.

Systems Management Solutions Competency

Microsoft Partner Network Alert The Systems Management Solutions specialization is becoming the Systems Management Solutions competencyAfter November 2009, all partners who have qualified for the Systems Management Solution specialization will automatically be migrated into the Systems Management Solutions competency.

The following retired certifications are no longer valid:

• Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)• Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) on Windows Server 2003• Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Database Administrator

The following exams will be retired;• Exam 70-089: Planning, Deploying, and Managing Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003• Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment









Exam Requirements

Systems Management Solutions Competency-continued

Systems Management Solutions competency partners must employ or contract with at least two individuals who have each passed the advanced certification, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE). In addition, each of the qualifying Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCPs) must pass two of the following exams:

•Exam 70-400: TS: Microsoft System Center Operations Manager, Configuring•Exam 70-401: TS: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager, Configuring•Exam 70-403: TS: System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008, Configuring•Exam 70-658: TS: System Center Data Protection Manager 2007, Configuring

Customer ReferencesYou must submit at least three customer references that meet the following criteria:

•Features a previously deployed solution that focuses on the sales, implementation, and deployment of System Center OperationsManager, System Center Virtual Machine Manager, System Center Configuration Manager, Data Protection Manager or SC Essentials. Also, highlight in the reference submission whether the project included Solution Accelerators. •Features a project that you have completed for a customer within the last 12 months.















Virtualization Solutions Competency

Core IO

Security


Active Directory

Systems

Management

WDDS

Storage Solutions

Infrastructure

Security

Identity and

Secure Access

Systems

Management

Desktop

Platform

Server Platform

Virtualization

Identity and

Security

Virtualization


Virtualization Reduce cost and increase agility through deployment and management of virtualization technologiesand services.

Windows Server 2008 Hyper V, Microsoft System center Virtual Machine Manager 2008

Exam Requirements - Server Virtualization

Virtualization Solutions Competency

Virtualization Solutions competency partners must employ or contract with at least two people who have each passed at least

one of these advanced server certifications:

• Microsoft Certified IT Professional Enterprise Administrator

• Microsoft Certified IT Professional Server Administrator

• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

In addition, each of the qualifying professionals must pass both of these exams:

• Exam 70-652 Technology Specialist (TS): Windows Server Virtualization, Configuring

• Exam 70-403 TS: System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008, Configuring

Customer ReferencesSubmit at least three customer references that showcase your virtualization technology solutions. Each customer reference must be:A previously deployed solution that focuses on the sales, implementation, and deployment of a Microsoft virtualization solution (server or desktop). Also, you should highlight in the reference submission whether the project included Solution Accelerators.A project that you have completed for a customer within the past 12 months.

Virtualization Solutions competency partners can qualify for the competency through the server virtualization path or the

desktop virtualization path.

Exam Requirements – Desktop Virtualization

Your organization must employ two individuals who have each passed both of the desktop exams listed here:• Exam 70-656: TS: Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuring• Exam 70-401: TS: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuring

https://partner.microsoft.com/global/program/competencies/40075660












What can you do now to prepare?

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For Gold Certified partners:

• Check your re enrollment date in the Microsoft Partner Program

• Participate in a CSAT survey at least once every 12 months

For all partners

• Check the website https://partner.microsoft.com/global/program/40115883

regularly for updates on the competencies

• Make sure you have passed the right exams (that are not going to expire)

• Make sure your customers stories are still valid (2 years)

• Participate in the CSAT survey


Questions?


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http://www.microsoft.com/uk/partner/competencies/



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