Deliver Best-in-Class Solutions to Shared Customers
Leverage VMware resources and expertise to deliver enhanced value to shared customers by joining the Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program. The VMware TAP Program offers a variety of programs for large and small organizations alike with technical and marketing benefits such as:
- Access to content and communities through VMware Partner Central
- Training, support and software licenses for pre-sales demos
- Customized marketing and planning along with joint solution briefs
Read below to learn more about the requirements and benefits of each membership level or apply today to become a VMware Technology Alliance Partner.
Alliance Program Benefits
| Benefit | Access | Select | Premier |
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| Partner Catalog Listing, Virtualized by VMware Logo¹, Communications & Newsletter, Technology Day invitation, Access to TAP Portal, Connect to VMware User Groups (VMUG), Webinar Sponsorship Opportunity |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Program Welcome Kit, Seminar Tool Kits, Press Guidelines, VMware Partner Logo, VMware Partner Plaque, Joint Solution Briefs2 |
No | Yes | Yes |
| Customized Marketing/Planning, |
No | No | Yes |
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| Application/Validation Lab | VMware Infrastructure 3 Evaluation License | 1 – VirtualCenter Management Server, 4 – VMware Infrastructure 3 Licenses (8 CPUs), 1– VMware Converter | 1 – VirtualCenter Management Server, 8 VMware Infrastructure 3 Licenses (16 CPUs), 1 - VMware Converter |
| Pre-Sales Demos | No | 20 Workstation Licenses (10 Linux, 10 Windows) | 50 Workstation Licenses (25 Linux, 25 Windows) |
| ACE | No | 1 – VMware ACE Starter Kit License | 1 – VMware ACE Starter Kit License |
| Beta Program Participation (by invitation) | No | Yes | Yes |
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| VMware Gold Support & Subscription (one year) | No | Yes | Yes |
| Joint Customer Support | TSANet3 | TSANet3 | TSANet3 or CSA Agreement |
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| Webinars & Catalog Courses | No | 20% Discount | 20% Discount |
| Toolkits, Knowledge Base & Support Forums | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Alliance Manager | No | Programmatic | Named |
| Technical Alliance Manager | No | Via email | Named |
| Online Technical Enablement | Yes | Yes | Annual |
| Benefit | Access | Select | Premier |
1A support link/statement must be on file from Partner to receive this logo
2 Available for an additional fee
3TSANet is not a requirement but highly recommended for Select & Access
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