We also announced a new Window Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification with two supporting exams. For a quick read, check out the recent announcement blog. To learn more and take a deep look at all the new capabilities, watch the Windows Server Summit where product experts demo the latest Windows Server security, hybrid, and app modernization capabilities. Software Assurance customers can take advantage of new version rights and will be able to upgrade to this latest release. The new release introduces advanced multi-layer security such as secured-core server, hybrid capabilities with Azure, and a flexible application platform. Windows Server 2022, the next release in the long-term servicing channel is now in general availability (GA). To learn more, head to the new Azure Advanced Specializations on Azure Partner Zone and the audit preparation page.

Hybrid Infrastructure with Microsoft Azure Stack HCI.

Hybrid Operations and Management with Microsoft Azure Arc.

AI and Machine Learning on Microsoft Azure.

This includes partners with a combination of 3 people who are either Azure Solution Architect certified or Azure for SAP Workloads Specialty certifiedĪs a reminder, here are the 6 new Azure advanced specializations launched in July 2021:

To ease the transition, until the end of calendar year 2021, Microsoft will also accept partners with 3 skilled individuals who have attained the Azure Solution Architect Expert certification (previous requirement).

Must have 3 skilled individuals who have attained an Azure for SAP Workloads Specialty certification.

ACR can be achieved through Digital Partner of Record, Partner Admin Link, and Cloud Solution Provider.

A monthly average of $8,000 ACR from SAP workloads from at least 3 customers (aggregated from across a partner’s customers) in the previous 3 months.

An active Gold Cloud Platform competency.

Starting August 26, 2021, there are updated requirements for partners applying for and renewing an SAP on Azure advanced specialization:

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