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Intel to Sell and Distribute VMware vSphere 4 to its Reseller Channel
VMware announced an agreement with Intel® to sell VMware vSphere™ 4 with Intel board and system products starting in the fourth quarter of 2009.
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Overview
As a System Builder you understand the increasing customer demand for flexibility and storage provisioning efficiency, as well as their increased requirements for storage protection, availability and performance. The VMware Partner Network can help your company expand your storage solutions and become a distinguished leader in the growing virtualization server industry.
Join the VMware Partner Network to combine your hardware expertise with VMware virtualization solutions to better address your customers.
Software Licenses
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| Purchase VMware Products | Limited VMware Products | All VMware Products | All VMware Products | All VMware Products |
| Demonstration Software | Two (2) not-for-resale license of VI3 Enterprise Edition per location | Four (4) not-for-resale licenses of VI3 Enterprise Edition per location | Four (4) not-for-resale licenses of VI3 Enterprise Edition per location | |
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| Enterprise License Agreements - Preferred Pricing | Partner must have one person on staff who has completed the VMware ELA training | Partner must have one person on staff who has completed the VMware ELA training |
Products,Services and Technical Support
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| Partner Technical Support | 5 incidents per year |
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| TSA Net Participation Option | Registration Fee Discount | Registration Fee Discount | Registration Fee Discount | |
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Education, Training and Certification
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| VMware Sales Professional (VSP) Training | Free, online |
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| VMware Technical Sales Professional (VTSP) Training | Free, online |
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| VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Courses | Training is available | 10% discount on VMware-delivered courses. |
20% discount on VMware-delivered courses. |
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Sales Support
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Marketing Support
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Partner Profile & Directory Listing |
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VMware Partner Logo |
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Marketing Development Funds |
Regional marketing dollars to help with VMware sales and marketing activities. | Dedicated marketing dollars to help with VMware sales and marketing activities. | ||
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Relationship Management
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| Sales Leads | Recommended |
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