Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure with Microsoft Azure Stack HCI | Hybrid Operations and Management with Microsoft Azure Arc | Linux and Open Source Databases Migration to Microsoft Azure | Microsoft Azure VMware Solution | Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop | Networking Services in Microsoft Azure | SAP on Microsoft Azure | Windows Server and SQL Server Migration to Microsoft Azure

After meeting the requirements for Solutions Partner for Infrastructure designation, earning an Infrastructure Specialization helps expand your customer reach, drives customer confidence in your validated capabilities, and gives you access to more benefits. Eligible Microsoft partners must meet the highest standards for service delivery and support. Fast Lane experts prepare you optimally for all certifications you need to fulfill the knowledge requirements for the different Infrastructure Specializations. If you have any questions, we will be happy to advise you:

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Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure with Microsoft Azure Stack HCI Specialization

Validate your organization’s ability to help customers take advantage of the benefits of a hyperconverged infrastructure on Azure.
Further information and requirements →
Prerequisites

Your organization must have an active Solutions Partner for Digital & App Innovation (Azure) or Data & AI (Azure) designations.

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Knowledge Requirements

→ 3 individuals who passed the following certifications (each certification listed below must be held by at least one individual):

Azure Admin Associate (AZ-104) →

Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) →

Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) →

Hybrid Operations and Management with Microsoft Azure Arc Specialization

Validate your technical capabilities enabling hybrid and multicloud scenarios.
Further information and requirements →
Prerequisites

Your organization must have an active Solutions Partner for Digital & App Innovation (Azure) or Data & AI (Azure) designations.

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Knowledge Requirements

→ 5 individuals who passed the following certifications (each certification listed below must be held by at least one individual):

Azure Admin Associate (AZ-104) →

Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) →

Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) →

Linux and Open Source Databases Migration to Microsoft Azure Specialization

Validate your expertise in migrating and optimizing production workloads running on Linux servers and/or MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cassandra, and MongoDB databases to Azure.
Further information and requirements →
Prerequisites

Your organization must have an active Data & AI (Azure) designation.

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Knowledge Requirements

→ 2 individuals who passed the following certifications (each certification listed below must be held by at least one individual):

Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203) →

Azure Admin Associate (AZ-104) →

You can have a combination of the same individuals or different individuals who meet the certification requirement.

Microsoft Azure VMware Solution Specialization

Validate your capabilities with Azure VMware Solution to migrate on-premises workloads to run natively on Azure.
Further information and requirements →
Prerequisites

Your organization must have an active Solutions Partner for Infrastructure (Azure) designation.

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Knowledge Requirements

→ 3 individuals who passed the following certifications (each certification listed below must be held by at least one individual):

Azure Admin Associate (AZ-104) →

Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) →


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  • 3 individuals that passed the Azure VMware Solution (AVS) technical assessment for partners
  • Partner must have 2 full-time employees who have at least one of the following certifications (to be verified by manual audit):
    • VSP - VMware Sales Professional
    • VTSP - VMware Technical Solutions Professional
    • VCP - VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization
    • VCP - VMware Certified Professional - Cloud Management and Automation

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Partner organization must have one or more of the following competencies:
  • Master Services Competency – Data Center Virtualization
  • Master Services Competency – Cloud Management Automation
  • Solution Competency – Management Automation
  • Solution Competency – Server Virtualization

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Partner must be a Technology Alliance Program (TAP) OR a Partner Connect (PC) member with VMware.

Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop Specialization

Validate your technical capability in deploying, optimizing, and securing virtual desktop infrastructure on Azure with Windows Virtual Desktop.
Further information and requirements →
Prerequisites

Your organization must have an active Solutions Partner for Infrastructure (Azure) designation.

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Knowledge Requirements

→ 3 individuals who passed the following certifications (each certification listed below must be held by at least one individual):

Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) →

Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) →

Azure Admin Associate (AZ-104) →


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Your company must also have at least three individuals pass the WVD Technical Assessment.

  • Partner Technical Assessment

You can have a combination of the same individuals or different individuals meet both the certification requirement and the technical assessment.

Networking Services in Microsoft Azure Specialization

Showcase your validated capabilities designing, implementing, operating, and optimizing customers' network architecture, cost, and security.
Further information and requirements →
Prerequisites

Your organization must have an active Solutions Partner for Infrastructure (Azure) designation.

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Knowledge Requirements

→ 3 individuals who have passed at least one of the following certifications:

Azure Admin Associate (AZ-104) →

Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) →

SAP on Microsoft Azure Specialization

Validate your expertise in deploying SAP solutions on Azure.
Further information and requirements →
Prerequisites

Your organization must have an active Solutions Partner for Infrastructure (Azure) designation.

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Knowledge Requirements

→ 3 individuals who passed the following certification (each certification listed below is held by at least one individual):

Microsoft Certified: Azure for SAP Workloads Specialty (AZ-120) →

Windows Server and SQL Server Migration to Microsoft Azure Specialization

Validate your expertise in migrating and optimizing Windows Server and SQL Server production workloads to Azure.
Further information and requirements →
Prerequisites

Your organization must have an active Solutions Partner for Infrastructure (Azure) designation.

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Knowledge Requirements

→ 3 individuals who have passed at least one of the following certifications:

Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) →

Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203) →

Azure Admin Associate (AZ-104) →

If you have questions related to the purchase of a voucher or scheduling an exam, please contact your Fast Lane representative.

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