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"Tech Data is pleased to unveil the first of a multi-part series under TDCloud Academy . . . the Microsoft Cloud Academy. This is a bridge program to get you ready for Microsoft’s SMB Cloud Champions Club
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The TDCloud Academy is focused on growing your cloud business.

The Microsoft Cloud Academy is comprised of four tiers; Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior. Each tier will require prerequisites and a measure for graduating. You will be guided through each tier with the support of the dedicated Tech Data team member. Once you graduate, you become part of the TDCloud Academy Alumni Association.

In order to become eligible to enroll in the Cloud Academy your must first align to Tech Data as your distributor of choice.  There are two ways to accomplish this goal based on your current status – Are you already registered to sell?  Are you just getting started?


Already registered and selling Microsoft Online Services?

Follow the below steps to align with Tech Data today as your distributor of choice.

Contact the North American Regional Support Center at 1-800-765-7768, and select the following options to speak with the appropriate agents:
1. Select option 2 “all other programs”
2. Say or select “competency”
3. Say or select “partner benefits”
4. Don’t select an option – stay on the line
5. Provide Microsoft Partner ID, or say “I don’t have one”
6. Provide ID 1202533 and ask to align to Tech Data!

Are you just getting started?

Register today to sell Microsoft Online Services with Tech Data and be automatically enrolled in the TDCloudAcademy - click on the Register Now button.


For additional support or questions contact our Cloud experts, at 1-800-237-8931 ext 82031 option 5. Or click here

Once enrolled and aligned to Tech Data you are now eligible for entry into the Cloud Academy!

Take advantage of these VMware Cloud 101, VMware Cloud 102 and VMware Marketing Resource training tools! Check back frequently for updated trainings and resources.

Current Tech Data Incentives:

Cloud 101

Understand what makes up the Cloud

The cloud offers a myriad of capabilities and benefits that meet business and computing challenges across a spectrum of companies and user groups. However, all clouds share the following:

Key Characteristics

  • Pooled computing resources
  • Network-centric
  • Agile provisioning of resources
  • Rapid allocation of resources
  • Pay-per-use pricing and metering

  • Major Layers

  • Infrastructure-as-a-Service
  • Platform-as-a-Service
  • Software-as-a-Service

  • Deployment Models

  • Public cloud
  • Private cloud
  • Hybrid cloud
  • Community cloud

  • Emerging Channel Nomenclature

  • Cloud Builder
  • Cloud Provider
  • Cloud Reseller

  • Read more

     
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