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Oct 2010 Competency Requirements

Server Platform Competency Requirements Requirement Category Competency (Standard) Advanced Capability Partner must employ or contract with two individuals, each must pass at least one of the following 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 70-690: TS: Windows Server 2008 HPC Edition, Configuring and Managing 70-691: TS: Windows HPC Server 2008, Developing Partner must employ or contract with at least four individuals, each must pass one of the certifications below: MCITP: Enterprise Administrator MCITP: Server Administrator MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) Business Training and Assessments Volume Licensing Online Training Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010) Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010) Customer Evidence 3 Customer References  5 customer references  CSAT

Systems Management Competency Requirements Requirement Category Competency (Standard) Advanced Capability Partner must employ or contract with at least two individuals, each must pass two of the following exams listed below. 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 Partner must employ or contract with at least four individuals, each must pass one of the certifications below: MCITP: Enterprise Administrator MCITP: Server Administrator MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) In addition, each of the qualifying individual must pass two of the following exams listed below. Business Training and Assessments Volume Licensing Online Training Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010) Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010) Customer Evidence 3 Customer References  5 customer references  CSAT

Virtualization Competency Requirements Requirement Category Competency (Standard) Advanced Capability Partner must employ or contract with at least two individuals, each 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* OR Your organization must employ two individuals, each must pass both of the desktop exams listed below: Exam 70-656: TS: Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuring Exam 70-401: TS: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuring Partner must employ or contract with at least four people, each must pass at least one of the certifications listed below: MCITP: Enterprise Administrator MCITP: Server Administrator MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) In addition, each of the qualifying professionals must pass both of these exams: OR Your organization must employ or contract with at least four people, each must pass at least one of the certifications listed below: MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator 7 Business Training and Assessments Volume Licensing Online Training Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010) Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010) Customer Evidence 3 Customer References  5 customer references  CSAT

Identity & Security Competency Requirements Requirement Category Competency (Standard) Advanced Capability Partner must employ or contract with two unique individuals. 1. Individual #1 must pass one of the Microsoft exams listed below: Exam 70-294 : - Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure Exam 70-297 : - Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure Exam 70-640 : - TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, 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 Exam 70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network 2. Individual #2 must pass one of the following Microsoft exams: Exam 70-350– Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 Exam 70-351– TS: Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006, Configuring Exam 70-557– TS: Microsoft Forefront Client and Server, Configuring Partner must employ or contract with four unique individuals. 1. Individuals #1 and #2 must achieve at least one of the following advanced certifications: MCSE, MCITP :Enterprise Administrator, or one of the following third-party security certifications: CISSP, SSCP, CAP, CISA, CISM, CGEIT In addition, individuals #1 and #2 must pass one of the Microsoft exams listed below: 2. Individuals #3 and #4 must achieve at least one of the following advanced certifications: In addition, individuals #3 and #4 must pass one of the Microsoft exams listed below: Business Training and Assessments Volume Licensing Online Training Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010) Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010) Customer Evidence 3 Customer References  5 customer references  CSAT

Desktop Competency Requirements Requirement Category Competency (Standard) Advanced Capability Partner must employ or contract with atleast two individuals, each of whom must have passed one of the following Microsoft exams: 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: 70-656; TS: Configuring Microsoft Desktop Optimization Certification Pack Exam 70-401: TS: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager, Configuring Exam 70-635: TS: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2008, Desktop Deployment Exam 70-685 (Oct ‘09): MCITP: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician Exam 70-686 (Oct ‘09) :MCITP: Windows 7, Desktop Administrator Exam 70-680 (Oct ‘09): TS: Windows 7, Configuring Exam 70-681 (Mar 2010): TS: Windows 7, Deploying Partner must employ or contract with atleast four individuals, each of whom must have passed the following certification: MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator 7 Business Training and Assessments Volume Licensing Online Training Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010) Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010) Customer Evidence 3 Customer References  5 customer references  CSAT

APO Competencies

Business Intelligence Competency Requirements Requirement Category Competency (Standard) Advanced Capability Partner must employ or contract with at least two people who have each passed 2 exams. Atleast one exam from following list Exam 70-445: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence —Implementation and Maintenance Exam 70-446: PRO: Designing a Business Intelligence Infrastructure by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Exam 70-448: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance Exam 70-452: PRO: Designing a Business Intelligence Infrastructure by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Exam 70-455: Upgrade: Transition your MCITP SQL Server 2005 BI Developer to MCITP SQL Server BI Developer (Only available to partners who have passed MCITP SQL Server 2005) B. Atleast one exam from following list Exam 70-431: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 —Implementation and Maintenance Exam 70-544: Microsoft Virtual Earth, Application Development Exam 70-545: TS: Microsoft Visio 2007, Application Development Exam 78-702: Designing and Managing Business Intelligence Solution Exam 70-432 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance Exam 70-433: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Database Development Exam 70-630: TS: Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring Exam 70-631: TS: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring Partner must employ or contract with at least four people, each must hold the certification listed below. MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer 2008 Partner may substitute 2 MCITPs with one of the following certifications: MCM: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 MCA: Solutions Business Training and Assessments Volume Licensing Online Training Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010) Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010) Customer Evidence 3 Customer References  5 customer references  CSAT

Data Platform Competency Requirements Requirement Category Competency (Standard) Advanced Capability Partner must employ or contract with at least two people who have each passed at least one of the exams listed here. Exam 70-431: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Implementation and Maintenance Exam 70-432: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance Exam 70-433: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Database Development Exam 70-441: PRO: Designing Database Solutions by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Exam 70-442: PRO: Designing and Optimizing Data Access by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Exam 70-443: PRO: Designing a Database Server Infrastructure by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Exam 70-444: PRO: Optimizing and Maintaining a Database Administration Solution by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Exam 70-447: UPGRADE: MCDBA Skills to MCITP Database Administrator by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Exam 70-448: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance Exam 70-450: PRO: Designing, Optimizing, and Maintaining a Database Administrative Solution by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Exam 70-451: PRO: Designing Database Solutions and Data Access by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Exam 70-453: Upgrade: Transition Your MCITP SQL Server 2005 DBA to MCITP SQL Server 2008 Exam 70-454: Upgrade: Transition Your MCITP SQL Server 2005 DBD to MCITP SQL Server 2008 DBD Partner must employ or contract with at least four people, each must hold one of the certifications listed below. MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 MCITP: Database Developer 2008 Partner may substitute 2 MCITPs with one of the following certifications: MCM: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 MCA: Microsoft SQL Server MCA: Solutions Business Training and Assessments Volume Licensing Online Training Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010) Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010) Customer Evidence 3 Customer References  5 customer references  CSAT

Application Lifecycle Management Competency Requirements Requirement Category Competency (Standard) Advanced Capability Partner must employ or contract with at least two people who have each passed Exam : TS Visual Studio 2010 Team Foundation Server Partner must employ or contract with at least four people who have each passed Business Training and Assessments 1 individual completing ALM Online Assessment (to be available in 2010) Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010) Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010) Customer Evidence 3 Customer References  5 customer references  CSAT

Software Development Competency Requirements Requirement Category Competency (Standard) Advanced Capability Partner must employ or contract with atleast two people who have each passed at least one of the following exams: Exam 70-502—TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Presentation Foundation Application Development Exam 70-503—TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Communication Foundation Application Development Exam 70-504—TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Workflow Foundation Application Development Exam 70-526—TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 —Windows-based Client Development Exam 70-529—TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 —Distributed Application Development Exam 70-536—TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 —Application Development Foundation Exam 70-548—PRO: Designing and Developing Windows-Based Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework Exam 70-549—PRO: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework Exam 70-552—UPGRADE: MCAD Skills to MCPD Windows Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework Exam 70-553—UPGRADE: MCSD Microsoft .NET Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework: Part 1 Exam 70-554—UPGRADE: MCSD Microsoft .NET Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework: Part 2 Exam 70-561—TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO .NET Application Development Exam 70-563—PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Exam 70-505: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Application Development 70-565: Pro: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 70-541: TS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 - Application Development 70-514: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 4, Windows Workflow Foundation Applications Development 70-520: Pro: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications Using Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 Partner must employ or contract with at least four people, each must hold one of the certifications listed below: MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer MCPD: Windows Developer Partner may substitute 2 MCPDs with one of the following certification: MCA: Solutions Business Training and Assessments Volume Licensing Online Training Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010) Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010) Customer Evidence 3 Customer References  5 customer references  CSAT

Web Development Competency Requirements Requirement Category Competency (Standard) Advanced Capability Partner must employ or contract with two people who must have passed at least one of the following Microsoft exams: Exam 70-528—TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 —Web-based Client Development Exam 70-536—TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation Exam 70-547—PRO: Designing and Developing Web-Based Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework Exam 70-551—UPGRADE: MCAD Skills to MCPD Web Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework Exam 70-561—TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO .NET Application Development Exam 70-562—TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP .NET Application Development Exam 70-564—PRO: Designing and Developing ASP .NET Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 70-565: Pro: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 70-542 TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 - Application Development Partner must employ or contract with at least four people, each must hold one of the certifications listed below. MCPD: Web Developer MCPD: ASP .NET Developer 3.5 Partner may substitute 2 MCPDs with one of the following certification: MCA: Solutions Business Training and Assessments Volume Licensing Online Training Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010) Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010) Customer Evidence 3 Customer References  5 customer references  CSAT

Application Integration Competency Requirements Requirement Category Competency (Standard) Advanced Capability Partner must employ or contract 2 unique individuals. 1. Individual #1 must pass one of the following Microsoft exams: Exam 70-235: TS: Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using Microsoft BizTalk Server Exam 70-241, for BizTalk 2006 2. Individual #2 must pass one of the following Microsoft exams Exam 70-431: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005—Implementation and Maintenance Exam 70-503: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5—Windows Communication Foundation Application Development Exam 70-504: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5—Windows Workflow Foundation Application Development Exam 70-526: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0—Windows-Based Client Development Exam 70-529: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0—Distributed Application Development Exam 70-549: PRO: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework Exam 70-553: UPGRADE: MCSD Microsoft .NET Skills to MCPD Enterprise Applications Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework: Part 1 Exam 70-554: UPGRADE: MCSD Microsoft .NET Skills to MCPD Enterprise Applications Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework: Part 2 Exam 70-565: PRO: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications Using Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Exam 70-432 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance Exam 70-433: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Database Development Exam 70-548 PRO: Designing and Developing Windows-Based Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework Exam 70-561—TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO .NET Application Development Partner must employ or contract with at least four people, each must hold the certification listed below: MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer Partner may substitute 2 MCPDs with one of the following certification: MCA: Solutions Business Training and Assessments Volume Licensing Online Training Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010) Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010) Customer Evidence 3 Customer References  5 customer references  CSAT

BPIO Competencies

Portals and Collaboration Competency Requirements Requirement Category Competency (Standard) Advanced Capability Partner must employ or contract with two individuals, each of whom must have passed one of the following Microsoft exams: Exam 70-541: TS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 - Application Development Exam 70-542 : TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 - Application Development Exam 70-630: TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring Exam 70-631 : TS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring Partner must employ or contract with at least four people, each must hold one of the PRO certifications listed below: 70-668: PRO: Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Administrator 70-576: PRO: Designing and Developing Microsoft  SharePoint 2010 Applications   Partner may substitute 2 PRO certification holders with one of the following certification: MCM: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 MCM: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2010 (under development) MCA: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server Business Training and Assessments Volume Licensing Online Training Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010) Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010) Customer Evidence 3 Customer References  5 customer references  CSAT

Search Competency Requirements Requirement Category Competency (Standard) Advanced Capability Partner must employ or contract with two individuals, each of whom must have passed one of the following Microsoft exams: Exam 70-541: TS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 - Application Development Exam 70-542 : TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 - Application Development Exam 70-630: TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring Exam 70-631 : TS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring 74-676: FAST Enterprise Search Platform, Developing Partner must employ or contract with at least four people, each must hold one of the PRO certifications listed below: 70-668: PRO: Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Administrator 70-576: PRO: Designing and Developing Microsoft  SharePoint 2010 Applications   Partner may substitute 2 PRO certification holders with one of the following certification: MCM: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 MCM: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2010 (under development) MCA: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server Business Training and Assessments Volume Licensing Online Training Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010) Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010) Customer Evidence 3 Customer References  5 customer references  CSAT

Content Management Competency Requirements Requirement Category Competency (Standard) Advanced Capability Partner must employ or contract with two individuals, each of whom must have passed one of the following Microsoft exams: Exam 70-541: TS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 - Application Development Exam 70-542 : TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 - Application Development Exam 70-630: TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring Exam 70-631 : TS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring Partner must employ or contract with at least four people, each must hold one of the PRO certifications listed below: 70-668: PRO: Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Administrator 70-576: PRO: Designing and Developing Microsoft  SharePoint 2010 Applications   Partner may substitute 2 PRO certification holders with one of the following certification: MCM: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 MCM: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2010 (under development) MCA: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server Business Training and Assessments Volume Licensing Online Training Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010) Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010) Customer Evidence 3 Customer References  5 customer references  CSAT

Unified Communications Competency Requirements Requirement Category Competency (Standard) Advanced Capability Unified Communications competency partners must employ or contract with at least 2 individuals,   who must pass the following four exams: Microsoft Exam 70-236 TS: Configuring Microsoft Exchange 2007 Microsoft Exam 70-237 IT Pro: Designing Messaging Solutions with MS Exchange Server 2007 Microsoft Exam 70-238 IT Pro: Deploying Messaging Solutions with MS Exchange Server 2007 Microsoft Exam 70-638 TS: Configuring Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 OR Must pass the following three exams: Microsoft Exam 074-924: Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 (Voice) Unified Communications competency partners must employ or contract with at least 4 unique individuals, who must pass following four exams: Partners may substitute 2 individuals with 1 individual having achieved any of the following certifications; Microsoft Certified Masters/Architect Series in Exchange Server 2007 and Microsoft Exam 70-638 TS: Configuring Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 Microsoft Certified Masters/Architect Series in Office Communications Server 2007 and Microsoft Exam 70-236 TS: Configuring Microsoft Exchange 2007 Business Training and Assessments Volume Licensing Online Training Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010) Internal Deployment (as available in 2010) Customer Evidence 3 Customer References  5 customer references  CSAT

CRM & ERP Competencies

Customer Relationship Management Competency Requirements Requirement Category Competency (Standard) Advanced Capability Partner must employ or contract with atleast three individuals who, combined, must pass the following three Microsoft exams: 1.Microsoft Dynamics CRM Applications (MB2-632: Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Applications, Or MB2-423: Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 Applications) 2.Microsoft Dynamics CRM Customization(MB2-631: Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Customization and Configuration, Or MB2-422: Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 Customization)  3.Microsoft Dynamics CRM Installation and Configuration (MB2-633: Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Installation and Deployment, Or MB2-421: Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 Installation & Configuration)   OR Partner must employ 3 individuals who, combined, must pass the above exams and Have 1 Certified for Microsoft Dynamics (CfMD) Product test Partner must employ five individuals who, combined, must pass the following three Microsoft exams: Partner must employ 5 individuals who, combined, must pass the above exams and Minimum Dynamics CRM seats: Direct or influenced license revenue by Markets (To be available in 2010-11) Business Training and Assessments Sales and Marketing Assessment (when available) Customer Evidence 3 Customer References  5 customer references  CSAT

Enterprise Resource Planning Competency Requirements Requirement Category Competency (Standard) Advanced Capability Partner must employ or contract with at least three or more individuals who, combined, must complete any one of the six options below: OPTION 1: Pass Five Required exams (minimum AX version: 4.0): Microsoft Dynamics AX Installation & Configuration Microsoft Dynamics AX Financials Microsoft Dynamics AX Development introduction (formerly Programming) Microsoft Dynamics AX Trade & Logistics Microsoft SQL Server - Implementation and Maintenance OPTION 2: Pass Two Required exams (Minimum GP version: 9.0): Microsoft Dynamics GP Installation and Configuration Microsoft Dynamics GP Financials OPTION 3: Pass Four Required exams (Minimum NAV version: 5.0): Microsoft Dynamics NAV C/SIDE Solution Development Microsoft Dynamics NAV Financials Microsoft Dynamics NAV - SQL server Microsoft Dynamics NAV - Installation & Configuration OPTION 4: Pass Two Required exams (Minimum Version: 1.2): Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management Systems Store Operations Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management Systems Headquarters OPTION 5: Pass Two Required exams (Minimum SL version: 6.5): Microsoft Dynamics SL Installation and Configuration Microsoft Dynamics SL Financials OPTION 6: Pass Four Required Exams (Minimum C5 version: 2.1): Microsoft C5 Application Consultant Microsoft C5 Developer Microsoft C5 Advanced Developer Small Business Server OR Partner must employ 3 individuals who, combined, must pass the above exams and have 1 Certified for Microsoft Dynamics (CfMD) Product test Partner must employ or contract with at least five or more individuals who, combined, must complete any one of the six options below: OPTION 1: Pass Five Required exams (minimum AX version: 2009): OPTION 2: Pass Two Required exams (Minimum GP version: 10.0): OPTION 3: Pass Four Required exams (Minimum NAV version: 2009): OPTION 4: Pass Two Required exams (Minimum Version: 2.0): OPTION 5: Pass Two Required exams (Minimum SL version: 7.0): OPTION 6: Pass Four Required Exams (Minimum C5 version: 3.5): Partner must employ 5 individuals who, combined, must pass the above exams and have 1 Certified for Microsoft Dynamics (CfMD) Product test Minimum Dynamics direct or influenced license revenue and BREP renewal rates (To be available in 2010-11) Business Training and Assessments Sales and Marketing Assessment (when available) Customer Evidence 3 Customer References  5 customer references  CSAT

Cross Campaign Competencies

Project & Portfolio Management Competency Requirements Requirement Category Competency (Standard) Advanced Capability Partner must employ or contract with two individuals, each of whom must have passed one of the following Microsoft exams: Exam 74-131 : Designing a Microsoft Office Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Solution Exam 70-281 : Planning, Deploying, and Managing an Enterprise Project Management Solution Exam 70-632 TS: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects Exam 70-633:TS: Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Managing Projects Exam 70-639: TS: Office Project Server 2007, Configuring Exam 70-634: PRO: Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Managing Projects and Programs Partner must employ 4 individuals, each must pass one (1) of the Project Desktop Exam listed in section #1, and one of the OPTIONS for the Project Server Exam(s) in section #2: 1. Project Desktop Exams: Exam 70-632: TS: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects OR Exam 74-178: Microsoft Project 2010, Managing Projects   2. Project Server Exams: Exam 70-633: TS: Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Managing Projects and Exam 70-639: TS: Office Project Server 2007, Configuring Exam 70-634: PRO: Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Managing Projects and Programs and Exam 74-177: Microsoft Project Server 2010, Architecting , Installing and Configuring Business Training and Assessments Volume Licensing Online Training Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010) Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010) Customer Evidence 3 Customer References  5 customer references  CSAT

OEM Hardware Competency Requirements Requirement Category Competency (Standard) Advanced Capability Partner must employ or contract with two individuals, each must pass one of the following exams: 70-620: TS: Configuring Windows Vista Client 70-655: TS: Windows Vista and Server operating systems, Preinstalling for OEMs 70-290: Managing and maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment 70-571: Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Development 70-577: Windows Embedded Standard 2009 70-642: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration 70-643: Windows Server 2008 Application Infrastructure Configuration 70-683: TS: Windows 7 and Server operating systems, Pre-Installing OR Submit a device that has passed the Windows Logo program criteria Partner must fulfill Option A or Option B: Option A: 1. Sell Pre-installed Microsoft software (Windows client or server OS regional purchase volume based on market) 2. Employ or contract atleast 4 individuals, each must pass one or more qualifying exams: Submit a min. of 2 devices that have passed the Windows Logo program criteria] Option B: Have a current DTOS Microsoft Agreement (as available in 2010) Business Training and Assessments Sales and Marketing Online Training (when available) Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (when available) Customer Evidence 3 Customer References  5 customer references  CSAT NOTE: For those partners who specifically and exclusively serve the consumer market, an exception process may need to be created in regards to the Customer References and CSAT Index Survey DTOS Agreement already contains strict partner criteria including: (US example – specifics may vary slightly from geo to geo) 10K units Branded Pre-Installed systems per year Advanced Technical OPK training through System Engineering Team (we don’t offer a Certificate for this) Advanced Technical Recover Solutions training through System Engineering Team (we don’t offer a Certificate for this) Good Financial Standing, proven with 2 years of audited Financials

Software Asset Management Competency Requirements Requirement Category Competency (Standard) Advanced Capability Partner must employ or contract with at least two individuals, each must pass the exam listed below: Exam 70-673: Designing, Assessing, and Optimizing Software Asset Management (SAM)  Partners must employ or contract with at least 4 individuals, each must pass the following exam: Exam 70-673: Designing, Assessing, and Optimizing Software Asset Management (SAM) In addition, partner must employ 4 individuals who have passed one of the following exams: Exam 70-671: Designing and Providing Microsoft Volume Licensing Solutions to Small and Medium Organizations Exam 70-672: Designing and Providing Microsoft Volume Licensing Solutions to Large Organizations Exam 70-401: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuring Exam 70-656: Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuring Exam 74-674: Delivering Business Value Planning Services Business Training and Assessments Volume Licensing Online Training Sales and Marketing Online Training (available in 2010) 1 person completing Understanding Windows Desktop Licensing Online Course  Saes and Marketing Online Assessment (available in 2010) 2 case studies (as available in 2010) Customer Evidence 3 Customer References  5 customer references  CSAT

Volume Licensing Competency Requirements Requirement Category Competency (Standard) Advanced Capability Partner must employ at least 2 individuals, each must pass one of the following exams: 70-671: Designing and Providing Microsoft Volume Licensing Solutions to Small and Medium Organizations 70-672: Designing and Providing Microsoft Volume Licensing Solutions to Large Organizations Competency Revenue Bar (to be available in 2010) Partner must employ atleast 4 individuals, each must pass one of the following exams: Advanced Revenue Bar (to be available in 2010) Business Training and Assessments Sales and Marketing Online Training (available in 2010) Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (available in 2010) Customer Evidence 3 Customer References  5 customer references  CSAT

Mobility Competency Requirements Requirement Category Competency (Standard) Advanced Capability Partner must employ or contract with at least two individuals, each must pass atleast one of the following: Course 6064A: Implementing and Managing a Windows Mobile Infrastructure 70-237: Pro: Designing Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 70-238: Pro: Deploying Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 70-306: Developing and Implementing Windows-Based Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 70-310: Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework 70-315: Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET, and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 70-316: Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 70-320: Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework 70-330: Implementing Security for Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET 70-340: Implementing Security for Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET 70-654:  Configuring Windows Essential Business Server 2008 70-662: Configuring Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 70-579 TS: Windows Mobile 6.5, Configuring (to be available in 2010) 70-580: TS: Windows Mobile 6.5, Application Development (to be available in 2010) Partner must employ or contract with at least four individuals, each must pass the following: MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Administrator Partner may substitute 2 MCITPs with one of the following certifications: MCM: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007/2010 MCA: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007/2010 MCA: Solutions Business Training and Assessments Sales and Marketing Online Training (available in 2010) Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (available in 2010) Customer Evidence 3 Customer References  5 customer references  CSAT

Learning Competency Requirements Requirement Category Competency (Standard) Advanced Capability Partner must complete the following requirements: 1. Std. Learning KPIs 2. Employ atleast 2 MCTs (Microsoft Certified Trainer) 1. Adv. Learning KPIs 2. Employ atleast 2 MCTs Business Training and Assessments Volume Licensing Online Training Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010) Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010) Customer Evidence 3 Customer References or MTM participation  5 customer references  MTM participation

Hosting Competency Requirements Requirement Category Competency (Standard) Advanced Capability Partner must employ or contract with two individuals, each of whom must have passed one of the following Microsoft exams: Exam 70-351: TS: Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006, Configuring  Exam MB2-631: CRM 4.0 Customization and Configuration  Exam MB2-632: CRM 4.0 Applications  Exam MB2-633: CRM 4.0 Installation and Deployment  Exam MB2-634: CRM 4.0 Extending Microsoft Dynamics  Exam 70-631: TS: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring  Exam 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Infrastructure Services, Configuring  Exam 70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring Exam 70-647: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator  Exam 74-679: Windows Server 2008 Hosting, Configuring Exam 70-452: PRO: Designing a Business Intelligence Infrastructure Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Exam 70- 663: Pro: Designing and Deploying Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 14 Exam 70-451: PRO: Designing Database Solutions and Data Access Using Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Exam 70-668: PRO: SharePoint Server 14, Administrator Exam 70-665: Pro: Unified Communications Exam 70-664: TS: Communications Server 14, Configuring Exam 70-662: TS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Configuring Exam 70-573: TS: Office SharePoint Server, Application Development Exam 70-667: TS: SharePoint Server 2010 Configuring Exam 70-658: TS: System Center Data Protection Manager 2007, Configuring Exam 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring Exam 70-576: PRO: Designing and Developing Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 14 Applications Exam 70-404: TS: System Center Service Manager 2010, Configuring Exam TBD: TS: System Center Data Protection Manager v3, Configuring Exam 70-402: Pro: Microsoft System Center, Data Center Administrator Exam 70-403: System Center Virtualization Manager 2008, Configuring Exam 70-652: Windows Server Virtualization, Configuring Partner must employ 4 unique individuals 1st individual should be MCITP: Server Admin or MCITP: Enterprise Admin or MCM: WS2008 Directory or MCA: WS Directory 2nd individual should be MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Admin or MCM: Exchange Server or MCA: Exchange Server 3rd and 4th individuals can choose one of the following certifications: MCITP: Database Developer 2008 or MCITP: Database Admin 2008 or MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer 2008. You can substitute 3rd and 4th individuals with one individual having one of the following: MCM: OCS 2008 or MCM: SharePoint Server 2007 or MCM: SQL Server 2008 or MCA: OCS or MCA: SharePoint Server or MCA: SQL Server or MCA: Infrastructure or MCA: Solutions SPLA Revenue Requirements: 24k SALs or 500 monthly PL accumulated over a year under HVS or SPLA, or 30 PL upfront under HVS for advanced. Business Training and Assessments Sales and Marketing Online Training (available in 2010) Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (available in 2010) Customer Evidence 3 Customer References  5 customer references  CSAT participation

ISV Competency Requirements Requirement Category Competency (Standard) Advanced Capability Partner must fulfill the following requirements. One (1) software Application/Solution that has passed either two (2) or more components of the MS Platform Test for solutions listed below: Microsoft Windows ServerTM Microsoft SQL Server Web Services and the Microsoft .NET Framework Managed Code Windows®-based Client The Microsoft® Office System OR one (1) Application/Solution that has passed one (1) of the following tests: Certified for Windows 7 Certified for Windows Vista Certified for Windows Server 2008 Certified for Windows ServerTM 2003 Certified for SQL Server 2005 Certified for Microsoft Surface Data Warehouse Alliance Testing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server Test Designed for Windows Mobile Software Solution Test for Microsoft Dynamics AX Software Solution Test for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Software Solution Test for Microsoft Dynamics GP Software Solution Test for Microsoft Dynamics NAV Software Solution Test for Microsoft Dynamics SL Software Solution Test for Microsoft Dynamics Entrepreneur Software Solution Test for Microsoft Dynamics POS Software Solution Test for Microsoft Dynamics C5 Microsoft Platform Test for Hosted Solutions To be available in 2010 Business Training and Assessments Volume Licensing Online Training Sales and Marketing Online Training (to be available in 2010) Sales and Marketing Online Assessment (to be available in 2010) Customer Evidence 3 Customer References  5 customer references  CSAT participation

Small Business Competency Requirements Requirement Category Competency (Standard) Advanced Capability As a Small Business partner, you must 1. Employ or contract with at least one person who has passed one of the following exams: 70-653: TS: Windows Small Business Server 2008, Configuring 70-655 TS: Windows Vista and Server Operating Systems, Preinstalling for OEMs 70-642: Windows Server 2008, Network Infrastructure, Configuring 70-680: TS Windows 7, Configuring 70-683: TS: Windows 7, Preinstalling for OEMs TBD: Office, Deploying 70-543: Developing with Visual Studio 2005 Tools for Microsoft Office (to be added in May 2010) 2. Existing SBSC partners can hold a Microsoft Action Pack Subscription (MAPS) or enroll in the Microsoft Empower for ISVs program per organization (not per location) to qualify as a Small Business partner. Other (non existing SBSC members) partner must follow standard competency requirements. No advanced level will be available Business Training and Assessments 1 person completing the Small Business Sales and Marketing Skills Assessment N/A Customer Evidence None

Medium Business Solution Provider Competency Requirements Requirement Category Competency (Standard) Advanced Capability You must employ or contract with at least two persons who have passed one of the following exams: Exam 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring Exam 70-654: TS: Windows Essential Business Server 2008, Configuring Exam 70-236 TS: Exchange Server 2007, Configuring Exam 70-630: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring Exam 70-667: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2010, Configuring Exam 70-662: TS Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Configuring Exam 70-403: System Center Virtualization Manager 2008, Configuring Exam 70-652 Technology Specialist (TS): Windows Server Virtualization, Configuring Exam 70-557– TS: Microsoft Forefront Client and Server, Configuring Exam 70-448: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, BI Developing and Maintenance Exam TBD: Visual Studio No advanced level will be available Business Training and Assessments 1 person completing the Sales and Marketing Skills Assessment N/A Customer Evidence 2 customer references