New FlexPod Premium Partner Exams and Deadlines

Below you will find an overview of the relevant changes for the program as of 27th April 2015:

New FlexPod exams

The NEW Cisco and NetApp FlexPod role-based exams have been recently announced:

• NS0-172 FlexPod Sales Exam
• NS0-170 FlexPod Design Exam
• NS0-171 FlexPod Implementation and Administration Exam

Each of the exams has to be passed by minimum 2 partner employees for the program requirement to be fulfilled. Please note, there are recommended trainings available for each of the exams, but they are not a compulsory requirement for the program. Grace Period

During the grace period (27th April – 30th October 2015), partners who were currently pursuing the FlexPod Specialization can choose between completing the previous (trainings only) or the new program requirements (role-based exams).

Additional requirements for new partners:

• FlexPod Demonstration Assessment
• 3 FlexPod Customer References

Specialization Duration

Once all program requirements are met, the FlexPod Specialization is valid for 2 years. Partners who need to renew their enrollment in the Data Center FlexPod Specialization after their 2-year period has expired must complete the new program requirements. If you have any further questions about the Data Center – FlexPod Specialization or the FlexPod Premium Partner framework, please contact a member of the Fast Lane FlexPod team who will be more than happy to assist.

To view our FlexPod web page click here

For more information please contact us: enquiries@flane.co.uk or +44 (0)845 470 1000