PROGRAM

Network Virtualization Solution Competency

Overview

THE NETWORK VIRTUALIZATION a better model for data center security called micro-
SOLUTION COMPETENCY IS RIGHT segmentation, and NSX's network virtualization capabilities
FOR PARTNERS makes this level of protection economically and operationally
feasible for the first time.
 Interested in making an investment in building a
VMware NSX Network Virtualization practice The competency will give you the tools and enablement to
 Interested in driving next generation data center drive key use cases like Micro-Segmentation and data
security solutions
center virtualization.
 Interested in building capacity and capability in
delivering next generation SDDC services
Grow revenue & margin: Drive new security license and
service revenue to your existing installed customer base.
Why Achieve the Network Virtualization Solution Extend service delivery offerings and build practices around
Competency?
helping customers create workflows, blueprints and catalogs,
VMware pioneered the term software-defined data center especially around third-party security integration products.
(SDDC). Today, SDDC is recognized by the industry and
analysts for providing IT agility, efficiency, security and
flexibility. VMware NSX™ is the network virtualization and With the Network Virtualization Solution Competency,
you gain:
security platform for the software-defined data center. The
 Sales and Technical trainings to sell, design and deliver
Network Virtualization competency offers expert NSX training
VMware NSX Network Virtualization products
to make the journey to the software-defined data center a
reality for our partners.  Solution Enablement Toolkits (SETs) that help you get
The Network Virtualization Solution Competency helps to market faster by giving you the tools, templates and
Partners take advantage of this opportunity by achieving rich sales and services IP to create your own unique,
expertise in IT networking and security using VMware’s branded solutions
NSX.

VMware NSX brings security inside the data center with fine-
grained policies tied to the virtual machine they protect. This is

BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

 New opportunities to take advantage of the growing market share for IT networking and security space
 Financial incentives and rebates through Solution Rewards
 Strong trusted advisor status by supporting your customers’ IT evolution to further automate and implement best
practices around advanced, next-generation solutions
 Resources to help speed sales including product betas, Solution Enablement Toolkits (SETs) and more

NETWORK VIRTUALIZATION SOLUTION

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Network Virtualization Solution Competency Overview

Network Virtualization Solution Competency Requirements

In order to give you flexibility and choice, the training path for Network Virtualization Competency trainings includes free, self-paced
eLearning courses, which may be taken as schedules permit. Competencies are attained by groups of employees in your company rather
than individuals attaining the entire Competency.

Complete 2 VSP, 2 VTSP and 2 Technical Post-Sales accreditations listed below

Sales VSP - NV (Network Virtualization)

2 hours eLearning

Technical VTSP - NV (Network Virtualization)

Training

Sales 4 hours eLearning

Technical VMware NSX: VCP NV Certification

OR
Post-Sales Install, Configure, Manage

For the accreditation/certification versions that currently qualify, please go to Partner University.
Associated Products
Partners will earn credit for selling the following solutions: VMware® NSX™,

Next Steps
Additional Information
1. Choose and complete Network Virtualization course on  For more information on the Network Virtualization Solution
Partner University: Competency benefits, incentives go to:
http://www.vmware.com/go/partneruniversity/nvcompet  www.vmware.com/go/competency/nv
ency  For more on all the Competencies:
2. Submit online enrollment form on Partner Central. www.vmware.com/go/competencies
 All other questions, please contact:
[email protected]

* Based upon VMware and industry research

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