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The competency requirements of the new Microsoft Partner Program determine what program level a partner achieves, the types of solutions that the online partner directory lists for them, the type of benefits they receive from Microsoft, and the focus of their relationship with Microsoft.
The following chart lists general requirements for obtaining most competencies, plus the special requirements for a particular competency, in this case the Advanced Infrastructure competency. (For a list of other current competencies, see the chart "Current Competencies".) A more detailed description of this competency can be read at members.microsoft.com/partner/program/competencies/aisolutions.aspx.
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General Requirements for All Competencies
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- Be an active member of the Microsoft Partner Program.
- Submit at least three customer references each year, within 12 months of their implementation. The references must illustrate a successful implementation relevant to the competency application.
- Pay the fee (US$1,500 in the United States) for participation at the Certified or Gold Certified level.
- Fill out a Web profile and other partner documents required at the Certified or Gold Certified level.
- Employ at least two "premier-certified" individuals with Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator, or Microsoft Certified Solution Developer certifications.
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Specific Requirements for the Advanced Infrastructure Competency
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Implementation of one or more of the following types of solutions. Each solution can be used in only one customer reference (although multiple solutions of different types for the same customer count as separate solutions): - Active Directory and identity management
- Exchange migration or deployment
- SQL Server 2000 data management, migration, or server consolidation
- Windows Storage Server
- Systems Management Server
- Hosting or outsourcing services built on the Microsoft platform and .NET technology.
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