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This page features all IBM System i, IBM System p, IBM Storage and IBM System z recertification requirements and deadlines that must be met in order to maintain firm authorization to sell the products listed below.
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IBM System i recertification program
As a result of the IBM Power Systems April 2008 product announcements, new and existing Business Partners approved to market IBM System i must meet the applicable POWER6 recertification requirements by August 31, 2009 as outlined below.
IBM System i recertification requirements:
Business Partner firms will need to achieve and report to IBM a minimum of one Sales certification and a minimum of one Technical certification from the list outlined below no later than August 31, 2009, to maintain their IBM approval to market Power Systems and System i products.
Required System i Sales Certification
IBM Certified Specialist - Power Systems Sales for IBM i operating system (Test 973)
Note: As a result of the new Power System i operating system sales certification, the following certification has been withdrawn effective immediately
IBM Certified Specialist – iSeries Solution Sales i5 and i5/OS V5R3 (Test 859)
Required System i Technical Certification
IBM Certified Specialist - Power Systems Technical for IBM i operating system (Test 974)
Note: As a result of the new Power Systems i operating system Technical certification, the following certifications will be withdrawn concurrently with the publication of Test 974
IBM Certified Specialist - System i Technical Solutions - Design (including i5/OS V5R4)) (Test 868)
IBM Certified Specialist - System i Technical Solutions – Implementation (including i5/OS V5R4)) (Test 869)
Note: For Business Partners authorized to market only the System i Low End products, Mastery Tests will no longer be accepted towards meeting the Mastery Test/Certification Sales and Technical requirements. Business Partners marketing only the System i Low End products will need to meet the new Sales and Technical recertification requirements by August 31, 2009.
System p Recertification requirements:
Business Partner firms will need to achieve and report to IBM a minimum of one Sales certification and a minimum of one Technical certification from the list outlined below to maintain their IBM approval to market Power Systems and System p products.
For Business Partners authorized to market only the System p Low End products, Mastery Tests will no longer be accepted towards meeting the Mastery Test/Certification Sales and Technical requirements. Business Partners marketing only the System p Low End products will need to meet the new Sales and Technical recertification requirements by August 31, 2009.
Required System p Sales Certification
IBM Certified Specialist - Power Systems Sales for AIX and Linux (Test 331)
Note: As a result of the new Power Systems AIX and Linux sales test, the following certification has been withdrawn effective immediately
IBM eServer Certified Specialist - IBM System p Solution Sales V5.3 (Test 229)
Required System p Technical Certification
IBM Certified Specialist - Power Systems Technical Support for AIX and Linux (Test 330)
Note: As a result of the new Power Systems AIX and Linux Technical certification, the following certification will be withdrawn concurrently with the publication of Test 330
IBM Certified Specialist -- System p Technical Sales Support (Test 228)
Please refer to http://www.ibm.com/certify/partner/mem/na/srep.shtml to report the certifications
listed above into the PartnerWorld Profile System (PPS) as part of NA Contract compliance.
Note: Business Partners who want to understand the key skills, both sales and technical for which to achieve Premier and Advanced level attainment should refer to the PartnerWorld Skills eligibility table.
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