NetApp Partner Program

The NetApp Partner Program consists of the following 6 levels:

  • Star International
  • Star Local
  • Platinum
  • Gold
  • Silver
  • Distributor
Accreditation or certification Star International or Star Local Platinum Gold*) Silver Distributor

NetApp Partner Sales Professional

6

4

2

NetApp Associate Sales Professional Exam (NS0-101)

NetApp Partner Systems Engineer Professional

3

2

1

NetApp Associate Sales Professional Exam (NS0-101)

NetApp Accredited Storage Architect Professional Exam (NS0-102)

NetApp Tools and Resources for Partners (web based)

NetApp Partner Implementation Engineer Professional

4

2

2

NetApp Certified 7-Mode Data Administrator

NCIE-SAN
ONTAP SAN Implementation (SANIMP) - mandatory training

NetApp Partner Installation Engineer Professional

4

2

2

NetApp Hands on Installation Workshop (HOIW) - mandatory training
NetApp Hands On Labs - EXAM (HOIW EXAM)

NetApp Professional Services Certification Server Virtualization

2

2

2

Design and Implement Virtualization Solutions on NetApp Storage (DIVS)
or
Design and Implement Virtualization Solutions on NetApp Storage Exam

NetApp Certified 7-Mode Data Administrator
or
VMware Certified Professional
or
Microsoft TS 70-659 Exam
or
CCA for Citrix XenServer 6

Advanced Certifications (NCDA)

2

NetApp Certified 7-Mode Data Administrator

NetApp Accredited Sales Associate (NASA)

2


*) Gold Partners that join the PSC Program have to meet the following requirements:

  • 2x NetApp Partner Implementation Engineer Professional;
  • 2x NetApp Partner Installation Engineer Professional;
  • 1x NetApp Professional Services Certification Server Virtualization.


Find out more
To find out more on the NetApp partner certifications please feel free to contact Fast Lane by calling +41 (0)44 832 50 80 or by sending us an email.