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Appendix B. IBM TechConnect Program
The IBM TechConnect program is a server training, certification and information
resource program. It is designed to help network specialists increase their
technical skills and proficiency on IBM servers as well as networking and open
computing solutions.
IBM TechConnect will offer server technical specialists value-added capabilities
by offering state of the industry hands-on PC Server training and certification as
well as:
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Industry-leading PC Server products and technical field support
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Technical specialist peer networking opportunities
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Unique incentives and rewards in recognition of re-seller and individual′s
technical achievements
In today′s competitive environment, business customers of every size are relying
on increasingly sophisticated PC Server networks to support, run and profitably
manage their businesses. In addition to requiring advanced, fault-tolerant PC
Servers, customers require highly skilled, qualified technical professionals to
design, install and support their growing networks. The IBM TechConnect
program is designed to meet these customer challenges. TechConnect focuses
on informing, training, educating, and developing highly skilled people to fully
support IBM PC Server customers from a total networking solutions perspective.
The program works at two levels:
1. The
Associate path
is an information connection, a quarterly mailing of our
TechConnect CD that contains technical information designed specifically for
networking specialists.
2. The
Certification path
includes hands-on lab training with real-life problem
solving opportunities on IBM PC Server products. Course content will focus
on underlying technology, in addition to specific products, to maximize value
and provide transferable skills.
B.1 Certification
By attending the technical training being run through the IBM PC institute,
individuals are working towards certification as an IBM Professional Server
Specialist (PSS) or an IBM Professional Server Expert (PSE), which provides
unique incentives and rewards in recognition of re-seller and individual′s
technical achievements.
The courses descriptions and codes are:
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IBM Server Technical Training (V5051): PSS and PSE designation
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IBM Server/Novell NetWare Installation and Performance (V5052): PSE
designation
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IBM Server/IBM LAN Server Installation and Performance (V5053): PSE
designation
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IBM Server/Microsoft Windows NT (V5055): PSE designation
The professional roles being certified by IBM are:
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IBM Professional Server Specialist (PSS)
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