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Microsoft Lync Server 2010 Software and Hardware Requirements

2010-10-31T14:11:46Z

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Microsoft Lync Server 2010 communications software has the following software and hardware requirements for servers and clients.

Servers Are 64-Bit Only

Lync Server 2010 is available only in 64-bit, which requires 64-bit hardware and 64-bit editions of Windows Server. Servers running any Lync Server 2010 server role must run a 64-bit edition operating system.

Operating System Requirements for Servers Running Lync Server 2010

Servers running any of the following Lync Server 2010 server roles must run a 64-bit edition operating system:

Standard Edition server
Front End Server
Edge Server
A/V Conferencing Server
Mediation Server
Monitoring Server
Archiving Server

Each server must run a 64-bit edition of the following operating systems:

The Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard operating system
The Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise operating system
The Windows Server 2008 Standard operating system with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
The Windows Server 2008 Enterprise operating system with SP2

Hardware Support for Servers Running Lync Server 2010

The following table describes the recommended minimum hardware for all servers where you plan to install Lync Server 2010.

Hardware Recommendations for Servers Running Lync Server 2010

Hardware component	Minimum requirement
CPU	One of the following: · 64-bit dual processor, quad-core, 2.0 gigahertz (GHz) or higher · 64-bit 4-way processor, dual-core, 2.0 GHz or higher
Memory	16 gigabytes (GB) recommended
Disk	Local storage with at least 72 GB free disk space on a 10,000 RPM disk drive
Network	2 network adapters, each 1 gigabits per second (Gbps)

Database Server Requirements

In addition to these server roles, a Lync Server deployment also includes database servers. These include a back-end database, an archiving database, and a monitoring database. For these databases, the following software is supported:

The 64-bit edition of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 with SP1 Enterprise database software
The 64-bit edition of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express (for Standard Edition server only; it is automatically installed by Lync Server 2010 on each Standard Edition server)
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition with Service Pack 3 (SP3) or the 64-bit edition of SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition with SP3

Hardware Support for Database Servers

The following table describes the recommended minimum hardware for database servers in a Lync Server Enterprise Edition deployment. Although they host their own Lync Server database, Standard Edition servers use the hardware recommendations in the “Hardware Recommendations for Servers Running Lync Server 2010” Table.

These recommendations apply to servers hosting back-end databases, Monitoring Server databases, and Archiving Server databases.

Hardware Recommendations for Back End Servers and Other Database Servers

Hardware component	Minimum requirement
CPU	One of the following: · 64-bit dual processor, quad-core, 2.0 GHz or higher · 64-bit 4-way processor, dual-core, 2.0 GHz or higher
Memory	32 GB recommended for back-end server (with or without collocated Archiving and Monitoring databases), 16 GB recommended for Archiving and Monitoring database (not collocated with the Back End Server)
Disk	Local storage with at least 72 GB free disk space on a 10,000 RPM disk drive
Network	2 network adapters, 1 Gbps each

Client Software Requirements

This section summarizes the software support for the following Lync Server 2010 clients:

Microsoft Lync 2010
Online Meeting Add-in for Microsoft Lync 2010
Microsoft Lync 2010 Attendee
Microsoft Lync 2010 Attendant

Operating Systems Requirements

Supported operating systems for these clients include the following:

Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3 (SP3)

Other Software Requirements

Browsers Lync Web App supports specific combinations of operating systems and browsers. The following table lists the various combinations.
Browser and Operating System Combinations for Microsoft Lync 2010, Online Meeting Add-in for Microsoft Lync 2010, and Microsoft Lync 2010 Attendee

Operating System	Internet Explorer 8	Internet Explorer 7	Internet Explorer 6	Firefox 3.X	Safari 5.X	Safari 4.X
Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)	Yes	Yes	-	Yes	-	-
Windows Vista SP2 (32-bit and 64-bit)	Yes	Yes	-	Yes	-	-
Windows XP SP3 (32-bit)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	-	-
Windows XP SP2 (64-bit)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	-	-
Windows Server 2008 R2	Yes	Yes	-	-	-	-
Windows Server 2003 (except IA-64)	Yes	Yes	Yes	-	-	-
Windows Server 2000 SP4	-	-	Yes	Yes	-	-
Mac OS 10.4.8+ (Intel-based)	-	-	-	Yes	Yes	Yes

Microsoft Silverlight Microsoft Silverlight browser plug-in version 4.0 is required for Lync 2010, the Online Meeting Add-in for Lync 2010, and Lync Web App.
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 To install Lync 2010 Attendant, the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 must already be installed. You can install the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 from http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=122406.
Microsoft Office Lync Server 2010 clients support integration with various versions of Microsoft Office:
- The Microsoft Outlook 2010 messaging and collaboration client and Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 are required for the full set of new Outlook integration features in Lync 2010.
- Certain Lync 2010 integration features are supported on Microsoft Office 2007 and Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3 (SP3). For integration with Office 2007 to work correctly, you may have to install an update to Outlook 2007. For details about the Outlook update, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 936864, "Description of the 2007 Office hotfix package" at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=143112.
- The Online Meeting Add-in for Lync 2010 is supported with Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Office 2007, and Microsoft Office 2010.

Hardware Support for Lync Server 2010 Clients

This section describes the recommended hardware for Lync Server 2010 clients.

Recommended Hardware for Microsoft Lync 2010, Online Meeting Add-in for Microsoft Lync 2010, and Microsoft Lync 2010 Attendee

Hardware component	Minimum requirement
CPU	Intel Pentium 4, AMD Athlon 64, or equivalent Data and voice: 1.6 gigahertz (GHz) or higher processor, 2 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor (recommended) For video: Dual Core 1.9 GHz processor or higher for VGA, Quad Core 2.0 GHz or higher for high definition For the Microsoft RoundTable conferencing device: 2 GHz processor or higher
Memory	On Windows XP: 1 gigabyte (GB) of RAM On Windows Vista or Windows 7: 2 GB of RAM
Display resolution	1024x768 required
Graphics hardware	· Support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 application programming interface (API) · 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum) · Windows Display Driver Model driver · Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware · 32 bits per pixel
Telephony	Microphone and speakers, headset with microphone, or equivalent device Recommended: Microsoft unified communications (UC) device, or a phone running Microsoft Lync 2010 Phone Edition
Video source	USB 2.0 video camera or RoundTable device
Network	Voice: · Peer-to-peer: 40 kbps (minimum); 60 kbps (typical); 90 kbps (maximum) · Conferencing: 40 kbps (minimum); 95 kbps (typical); 160 kbps (maximum) · Media bypass: 80 kbps (minimum); 95 kbps (typical); 160 kbps (maximum) Video: · CIF: 50 kbps (minimum); 210 kbps (typical); 250 kbps (maximum) · VGA: 350 kbps (minimum); 500 kbps (typical); 600 kbps (maximum) · High definition: 800 kbps (minimum); 1.2 Mbps (typical); 1.5 Mbps (maximum) · RoundTable device: 50 kbps (minimum); 280 kbps (typical); 350 kbps (maximum) Data: · Web conferencing (PSOM): 20 kbps (minimum); 200 kbps (typical); 500 kbps (maximum) · File Transfer: 20 kbps (minimum); 200 kbps (typical); 200 kbps (maximum) · Application Sharing: 256 kbps (minimum); 1 Mbps (typical); 3.5 Mbps (maximum) Typical bandwidth values are measurements of typical activity levels under good network conditions (for example, with no forward error correction, or FEC). This value can be used for capacity planning to assess if a network is provisioned appropriately. The values are cumulative. For example, for a conference call with audio, Common Intermediate Format (CIF) video, and panoramic video, an appropriately provisioned network would provide a bandwidth speed of 585 Kbps (95+210+280=585 Kbps).

Recommended Hardware for Microsoft Lync 2010 Attendant

Hardware component	Minimum requirement
CPU	Intel Pentium 4, AMD Athlon 64, or equivalent Data and voice: 1 GHz or larger processor. Support for 32-bit and 64-bit For the Microsoft RoundTable conferencing device: 2 GHz processor or higher
Memory	On Windows XP: 1 GB of RAM On Windows Vista or Windows 7: 2 GB of RAM
Display resolution	Required: Super VGA 1024 x 768 Recommended: Super VGA 1280 x 1024 or higher
Hard drive	At least 100 MB free
Telephony	Microphone and speakers, headset with microphone, or equivalent device. Recommended: Microsoft UC device, or a phone running Microsoft Lync 2010 Phone Edition
Bandwidth requirements	Voice: 50 kbps (minimum); 80 kbps (high-quality) RoundTable device (for audio): 50 kbps (minimum); 350 kbps (high-quality)

Required Lync Server 2010 Components for Devices

Before you deploy UC phones, ensure that the following required Lync Server 2010 components are in place.

Web Services

The Device Update service, which is an automated way to update your IP phones, is installed with Web Services, on the Front End Server.

Enterprise Voice

Enterprise Voice is the voice over IP (VoIP) solution in Lync Server 2010 that allows users to make calls and use rich communication and collaboration features, such as viewing enhanced presence information or location information for contacts in your organization’s address book.

Contact Objects

(Applies to Common area phones and analog devices only) Phones that are not associated with a specific user must be associated with an Active Directory contact object. Like user accounts, contact objects can be assigned policies and voice plans, thereby giving you a way to manage the device.

Dial Plans, Voice Polices, and Outbound Call Routes

Dial plans, voice polices, and call routes must be set up for users. Dial plans are named sets of normalization rules that translate phone numbers for a named location, individual user, or contact object into a single standard (E.164) format, allowing UC device users to make calls to the public switched telephone network (PSTN). Voice policies are records that define call permissions for users, sites, or an entire organization and include various calling features that may be enabled or disabled as appropriate. Voice policies must be set up for device users. Call routes are rules that specify how Lync Server 2010 handles outbound calls from UC devices.

PIN Authentication and Policy

If you’re deploying phones from the new line of IP phones, you must enable personal identification number (PIN) authentication on Lync Server, and an appropriate PIN policy need to be in place. This allows authentication to be automatic when a user signs in on an Aastra 6721ip, Polycom CX600, Polycom CX500, or Polycom CX3000 phone.

Hardware Support for Lync Server 2010 Devices

IP phones running Microsoft Lync 2010 Phone Edition support Link Layer Discovery Protocol-Media Endpoint Discovery (LLDP-MED) and Power over Ethernet (PoE). To take advantage of LLDP-MED, the switch must support IEEE802.1AB and ANSI/TIA-1057. To take advantage of PoE, the switch must support PoE802.3AF or 802.3at.

To enable LLDP-MED, the administrator must enable LLDP by using the switch console window and set the LLDP-MED network policy with the correct voice VLAN ID.

In addition, if your deployment includes analog devices, you must configure the analog gateway to use Microsoft Lync Server 2010, and the gateway must be one of the following:

· An analog telephone adapter (ATA)

A SIP-PSTN analog gateway
A Survivable Branch Appliance that includes a SIP-PSTN analog gateway
A Survivable Branch Appliance that includes a SIP-PSTN gateway that communicates with an ATA

Port Requirements

IP phones use port 443 for the Device Update service.

DNS Requirements

The following table lists the required DNS records for IP Phones.

DNS Records for External Devices

Type	Value	Note
A	Fully qualified domain names (FQDNs) for the pool(s) hosting the Enhanced Registrars	The new Lync Server 2010 DNS load balancing feature requires you to specify the server FQDN and the pool FQDN, using the same IP address, for each server in the pool and to create A records for all pools that contain an Enhanced Registrar. For example: RegistrarServerOneInPool.<SIP domain>: 1.2.3.4, RegistrarPool.<SIP domain>: 1.2.3.4, RegistrarServerTwoInPool.<SIP domain>: 1.2.3.5, and RegistrarPool.<SIP domain>: 1.2. 3.5. If you are using hardware load balancing, just specify A records for each pool that contains an Enhanced Registrar. Allows external devices to connect by using SIP over TLS to the Enhanced Registrar internally.
SSRV	_sipinternal._tcp.<SIP domain> _sipinternaltls._tcp.<SIP domain>	Specifies the two SIP FQDNs for internal routing, one for communications over TCP, and one for TCP communications secured by TLS.
A	ucupdates-r2.<SIP domain>	Specifies the Web Services portion of the Device Update services URL. The device appends “:443/RequestHandler/ucdevice.upx”. Make sure the HLB translates external requests to use “:443/RequestHandler/ucdevice.upx.” (The external port is 443.)

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Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Discontinuation General Information & FAQ

2010-10-31T13:59:21Z

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Effective June 30, 2010, Microsoft will discontinue future development of Windows Essential Business Server (EBS), the infrastructure solution designed for midsize businesses.

Our decision to discontinue future plans for Windows Essential Business Server was based on several factors, but most notably in response to midsize businesses making a rapid shift towards technologies such as management, virtualization and cloud computing as a means to cut costs, improve efficiency, and increase competitiveness. As it happens, those technologies are offered today through other Microsoft solutions, and midsized customers are adopting them, including Windows Server® 2008 R2, Microsoft® System Center, Microsoft Exchange Server, and the Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS).

We believe that streamlining our server product portfolio will provide clarity for customers and partners to determine which option might be right for them.

Migration for Solution Pathway (Retail) and OEM customers

Solution Pathway (Retail) and OEM customers who acquired license(s) for Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Standard and/or Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Premium are eligible to receive most of the individual components of the EBS 2008 suite for free (local taxes, shipping and handling charges may apply).

The offer provides existing EBS 2008 customers with 3 licenses of Windows Server 2008 Standard, 2 licenses of Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Standard, and Microsoft System Center Essentials 2007 which includes 10 Server Management licenses and 50 Client Management licenses. In addition to the licenses, EBS 2008 customers can use their EBS 2008 Client Access Licenses (CALs) to access their EBS 2008 Server as well as instances of the standalone components.

Order your EBS 2008 Migration kit directly through the EBS 2008 Migration Fulfillment store. You will need your EBS Management Server Physical 25-digit Product Key to access the store. Only one transaction per product key is allowed. Please visit www.microsoft.com/ebs to order your kit.

In addition to ordering the EBS 2008 Migration kit, you can access the EBS 2008 Migration Preparation Tool and white papers to assist you during your migration process. These resources will help enable you and guide your transition.

The EBS 2008 Migration Preparation Tool and white papers can be found at: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983141.
Migration for Volume Licensing Customers

Volume Licensing customers who acquired licenses for Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Standard and/or Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Premium are eligible to receive most of the individual components of the EBS 2008 suite for free (local taxes, shipping and handling charges may apply). Volume Licensing customers need to log into the Volume Licensing Server Center (VLSC) at: https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/servicecenter/ in order to download the software for this licensing change. The use rights for the supplemental licenses that Volume Licensing customer will receive will be detailed in the Microsoft Product List for July 2010.

Please see the detailed offering below for Volume Licensing customers that have EBS licenses and have their EBS licenses enrolled in Software Assurance.

All Volume Licensing customers with EBS 2008 Server Licenses

All Volume Licensing customers with EBS 2008 CAL Licenses

Volume Licensing customers with EBS Server Licenses enrolled in Software Assurance

Volume Licensing customers with EBS CAL Licenses enrolled in Software Assurance

Receive licenses for:

· 3 licenses of Windows Server 2008 Standard

· 2 license of Exchange Server 2007 Standard

· System Center Essentials 2007 (with 10 Server ML and 50 Client ML)

Eligible to use their EBS CALs to access the standalone components in or outside the EBS domain. The components include: Windows Server 2008 Standard, Exchange Server 2007 Standard and SQL Server 2008 Standard (for EBS Premium only).

In addition to what all Volume Licensing customers with EBS 2008 Servers receive, customers who enrolled their EBS Servers in Software Assurance also receive the following:

· 3 licenses of Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard for EBS Standard users/ 4 licenses for EBS Premium users

· 2 licenses of Exchange Server 2010 Standard for EBS Standard users

· 1 license of SQL Server Standard 2008 R2 (for EBS Premium licenses only)

· 1 management server license for System Center Essentials 2010 (with 10 Server ML and 50 Client ML)

· 1 license of Forefront Threat Management Gateway Medium Business 2010

· 1 license of Forefront Protection for Exchange Server 2010

AND receive future versions of the server licenses granted above that are released during the term of their EBS Server license Software Assurance coverage.

In addition to what all Volume Licensing customers with EBS 2008 CALs receive, customers who enrolled their EBS CALs in Software Assurance also receive the following:

Future versions of the CALs to support the servers they are granted during the term of their EBS Server license Software Assurance coverage.

FAQ

What comes in the EBS Migration Kit?	The EBS Migration kit contains 1 x64 DVD of Windows Server 2008 Standard, 1 x32-bit DVD of Windows Server 2008 Standard, 1 DVD of Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Standard, 1 DVD of Microsoft System Center Essentials 2007, a system requirement card, a supplemental license that grants you 3 licenses of Windows Server 2008 Standard, 2 licenses of Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Standard, and the Management Licenses for Microsoft System Center Essentials 2007 which includes 10 Server Management licenses and 50 Client Management licenses.
I have EBS 2008 Premium and can’t find the SQL Server 2008 DVD in my kit?	The EBS Migration kit doesn’t contain the SQL media because EBS 2008 Premium edition customers already have the DVD and license right to run SQL on a separate server.
What EBS 2008 product key should I use to access the EBS 2008 Migration fulfillment site?	You need to use your EBS 2008 Management Server Physical product key.
Who should I contact if I have any questions on my order?	Each regional store has a Contact Us link that will provide customers an email address for support.
I have multiple licenses of EBS 2008. Can I order multiple EBS Migration kits?	You can order one kit per license of EBS. You will need to enter in your EBS 2008 Management Server Physical product key per order. You can’t order multiple kits per key.
What languages are the EBS Kits localized in?	We localized the EBS Migration kits in the same languages EBS released in. Even though some of the standalone components are localized in more languages, we are only offing the languages EBS 2008 were released in. We also only offer the languages that correspond to that region. NA: English and French EMEA: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Russian LATAM: English, Spanish and Brazilian APOC: English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese Traditional and Chinese Simplified..
Can I use my EBS 2008 CAL suite for the standalone components?	EBS customers will be able to use their EBS 2008 CALs to access their EBS 2008 Server as well as instances of the standalone components which were included in EBS 2008, like Windows Server 2008 Standard, Exchange Server 2007 Standard, and EBS Premium users will also be able to access instances of SQL Server 2008 Standard.
What are you doing for EBS Volume Licensing customers who purchased Software Assurance?	EBS customers who purchased Software Assurance will be able to take advantage of the same offer listed above and will also receive next versions of individual software products from the suite. For EBS 2008 Standard customers, those products include: Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard, Exchange Server 2010 Standard, System Center Essentials Standard 2010 and Forefront Threat Management Gateway 2010. EBS 2008 Premium customers who have purchased Software Assurance will also be entitled to SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard edition.
I just bought EBS 2008. Should I stop deploying it or move to another set of products?	There is no reason why you cannot or should not move forward and deploy it. Microsoft will continue to support EBS 2008 through the normal product lifecycle. EBS 2008 is a suite that includes several individual products, each with different support lifecycles. So support will last through 2017 for some components and through 2018 for others. For more detailed information on the lifecycle for the EBS 2008 suite, customers can go to the Microsoft Support site. If you acquired EBS 2008 with OEM hardware, contact the manufacturer of your server hardware that came with EBS 2008 for the OEM’s support policies.
Why are Microsoft Threat Management Gateway (TMG) and/or Forefront Security for Exchange (FSE) not included in the offer?	For licensing and fulfillment reasons it is necessary to provide the retail versions of all the standalone components from the suite. TMG and FSE are not available in the retail channel and therefore are not included in this offer. Interested customers can purchase them through Volume Licensing. More information can be found at the Microsoft Volume Licensing site.
Will I be able to purchase more CALs for EBS 2008?	Yes, customers can continue to purchase EBS 2008 CALs from either the Microsoft Volume Licensing program or through Microsoft partners until June 30, 2013.
Where can I obtain more information?	Please visit www.microsoft.com/ebs for additional information and www.microsoft.com/ebs/en/us/migration-kit-tc-agreement.aspx for the terms and conditions.

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Компетенция Desktop Platform

2010-05-13T16:55:47Z

В чем заключается возможность для развития бизнеса?

Все больше растет спрос на партнеров, которые могут предложить экономически выгодные решения для настольной среды заказчикам, нуждающимся в повышении производительности, повышенной безопасности и более простом управлении настольной средой. Благодаря компетенции Desktop Platform вы можете получить квалификацию и знания, необходимые для использования бизнес-возможностей по продаже, развертыванию и поддержке ОС Windows 7 и пакета Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP).

Вы можете увеличить прибыль за счет расширения предлагаемых услуг, включив туда совместимость приложений и миграцию, безопасность и соответствие данных нормативным требованиям, поддержку настольной среды и управление активами. Вы можете также расширить свой бизнес, предлагая дополнительные решения, такие как инфраструктура удаленного доступа, организация и поиск информации, услуги по виртуализации и энергоэффективности вычислительной среды.

Получение компетенции Desktop Platform позволит вашей компании выделиться на фоне конкурентов. А благодаря поддержке со стороны сети партнеров Майкрософт, выражающейся в обеспечении признания, обучения и маркетинговых ресурсов, вы сможете расширить свои навыки и продвигать свой опыт, чтобы завоевать доверие имеющихся и потенциальных клиентов.

Преимущества компетенции Desktop Platform
Получение компетенции Desktop Platform обеспечит вашей компании ценные преимущества и уникальный набор ресурсов, которые будут полезны на всех этапах бизнес-цикла. Эти преимущества предоставляются в дополнение к тем, которые вы получаете как партнер со статусом Gold Certified или Certified Partner.

Требования для получения компетенции Desktop Platform

У партнеров с компетенцией Desktop Platform должны работать постоянно или по контракту не менее двух сотрудников, которые сдали один из следующих экзаменов*.

Windows 7

Экзамен 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring
Экзамен 70-681: TS: Windows 7, Deploying MDOP (экзамен будет выпущен подразделением Microsoft Learning в марте 2010 г.)
Экзамен 70-685: Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician
Экзамен 70-686: MCITP: Windows 7, Desktop Administrator (экзамен будет выпущен подразделением Microsoft Learning в конце 2009 г.)

Microsoft Desktop Optimization

Экзамен 70-656: TS: Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuring

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007

Экзамен 70-401: TS: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuring

Windows Vista

Экзамен 70-620: TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client
Экзамен 70-621: Pro: Upgrading your MCDST Certification to MCITP Enterprise Support
Экзамен 70-622: Pro: Microsoft Desktop Support – Enterprise
Экзамен 70-624: TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops
Экзамен 70-635: TS: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2008, Desktop Deployment

Отзывы клиентов

Отправьте не менее трех отзывов заказчиков о проектах, включающих следующее.

Развертывание Windows 7, MDOP или Windows Vista либо тестовые испытания, а также использование Microsoft Business Desktop Deployment или похожих средств и инструкций.
Проект должен быть выполнен в течение последних 12 месяцев.

Партнерам следует продолжать работу с имеющимися компетенциями и периодически посещать веб-сайтMicrosoft Partner Network , чтобы узнавать об обновлениях и выполнять их до перерегистрации.

* Если у вас имеется действительный полученный или предварительно утвержденный статус обладателя специализации Windows Desktop Deployment, вы автоматически будете зарегистрированы как обладатель компетенции Desktop Platform.

Компетенция Systems Management

2010-05-11T08:40:39Z

В чем заключается возможность для развития бизнеса?
Рынок управления системами растет из-за потребности в сокращении затрат клиентов на ИТ-инфраструктуру, а также из-за других приоритетных требований директоров по ИТ, таких как аварийное восстановление, виртуализация и объединение серверов, а также объединение центров данных. Технологии Microsoft System Center позволяют решить все эти проблемы за счет повышения эксплуатационной эффективности, экономии трудозатрат ИТ-специалистов и поддержки объединения нескольких физических серверов в виртуальной инфраструктуре для сокращения затрат на оборудование.

Преимущества компетенции Systems Management
Как участник партнерской сети Майкрософт вы получаете доступ к большому количеству преимуществ, которые помогут развитию вашего бизнеса. Эти преимущества предоставляются в дополнение к тем, которые вы получаете как партнер со статусом Gold Certified или Certified Partner. Дополнительные сведения о требованиях для получения компетенции Systems Management.
Требования для получения компетенции Systems Management.

Требования к экзаменам (С ноября 2009 г.)
У партнеров с компетенцией Systems Management должны работать постоянно или на контрактной основе не менее двух специалистов, каждый из которых должен сдать любые два из следующих экзаменов:

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

ВАЖНО. Удаленные сертификации
Сертификация Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) больше не является требованием. Однако она появится в новых требованиях Microsoft Partner Network для статуса Advanced.

Отзывы клиентов
Отправьте не менее трех отзывов заказчиков, включающих описание решений, которые:

Ориентированы на продажу, внедрение и развертывание System Center Operations Manager, System Center Virtual Machine Manager, System Center Configuration Manager, System Center Data Protection Manager или Microsoft System Center Essentials.
Были выполнены в течение последних 12 месяцев.
Укажите, содержались ли в проекте акселераторы решений.

Компетенции Microsoft - ваш путь к упеху

2010-05-09T20:50:13Z

Компетенция Microsoft это подтверждение качества услуг партнера. Обладание одной или несколькими компетенциями это возможность выделить области, в которых работает ваша организация и продемонстрировать свои услуги клиентам. Получая компетенцию, вы получаете доступ к широкому набору преимуществ, ресурсов и средств.

Отзывы клиентов, сертифицированные специалисты, разработка протестированного сертифицированного программного обеспечения на базе технологий Microsoft, а также, в некоторых случаях, выполнение минимального объема продаж, все это поможет получить компетенцию Microsoft. Партнеры уровней Certified и Gold Certified могут получить одну или несколько компетенций. При этом партнеры уровня Gold Certified обязательно должны получить по крайней мере одну компетенцию; для партнеров уровня Certified это необязательно, но рекомендуется.

Действующие на данный момент компетенции:

Business Intelligence
Custom Development Solutions (разработка заказных программных решений)
Data Management Solutions
Компетенция Desktop Platform Hosting Solutions
Information Worker Solutions (Решения для повышения эффективности работы с информацией)
ISV/Software Solutions (разработка программного обеспечения)
Licensing Solutions (решения по лицензированию)
Learning Solutions (Решения для обучения)
Microsoft Business Solutions
Mobility Solutions (решения для мобильных устройств)
Networking Infrastructure Solutions (решения в области построения сетевой инфраструктуры)
OEM Hardware Solutions (производство вычислительной техники)Security Solutions (решения по безопасности)
Компетенция Server Platform
SOA and Business Process
Компетенция Systems Management
Unified Communications Solutions
Virtualization

Чтобы получить любую компетенцию Microsoft, необходимо:

Быть действующим участником Партнерской программы Microsoft.
Выполнить требования по сертификации сотрудников или программ.
Выполнить требования по объему продаж, если необходимо.

Предоставить по крайней мере три* отзыва клиентов, связанных с компетенциями Microsoft:

В каждом отзыве должен описываться проект, выполненный вами для клиента в течение последних 12 месяцев. Можно использовать три отдельных проекта, выполненных для одного клиента, как три отзыва.
Каждый отзыв будет утвержден у клиента. После утверждения отзыв будет действителен до истечения года с началавашей регистрации(перерегистрации) в программе плюс еще один год.
Для получения сведений об отправке отзывов клиентов и просмотра вопросов, касающихся профиля отзыва, загрузите Руководство по получению компетенций .

*Для компетенции Learning Solutions требуется только один отзыв.

Активация компетенций

После выполнения всех требований для получения компетенции Microsoft эта компетенция будет активирована, если вы участвуете в Партнерской программе Microsoft на уровне Certified Partner или Gold Certified Partner. Если вы участвуете на уровне Registered Member, ваша организация может перейти на уровень Certified Partner, если выполнены все требования для получения компетенции, подана заявка и оплачен партнерский взнос.