Handout—Deployment

REQUIREMENTS FOR DELL EMC VXRAIL

DEPLOYMENT
Overview
This document outlines the requirements for Dell Technologies partners
interested in earning a Services Delivery Competency under the deployment
enablement path. Services delivery competencies are a prerequisite to
delivering partner-branded deployment services on Dell EMC products and
solutions.

Please use this guide to determine requirements to earn a Services Delivery Competency for Dell EMC VxRail.
This document also contains other useful resources you need to deliver deployment services.

Services Program Pre-Requisites

An approved Dell Technologies Deployment Partner Program Application and signed Dell Technologies
Deployment Partner Agreement is required to earn Services Delivery Competencies.
If you have not yet onboarded as a Dell Technologies Services Delivery Partner, please review the Services
Delivery Enablement Benefits & Requirements Guide and follow the steps in the Requirements for Delivering
Deployment Services Guide.

Table of Contents
Competency Requirements

Training Resources

Dell Technologies Services Delivery Tools

Deployment Services Partner Delivery Responsibilities for VxRail

Complementary Dell Technologies Deployment Offers

Additional Resources

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Competency Requirements
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Resource Requirements*
In addition to completing all Competency pre-requisites, partners must hold the required number of individuals
meeting the Current Requirements (N) or the Previous Requirements (N-1). Previous Requirements (N-1) will
be recognized until new requirements are released. Maintaining the Current Requirements (N) will help ensure
you retain this Services Competency at the end-of-year compliance audit.
*The required # of certified individuals meeting current or previous requirements varies by region. Review the
Services Delivery Enablement Requirements Guide or Program Tracker for your specific requirements.

Current Requirement Specialist – Implementation Engineer, VxRail Version 2.0

(N)

Recommended MR-7MM- DCS-IE VxRail Implementation Engineer v2 - 20.5 hours

Training DCSIEVXRAILIMPOD Partner [On Demand]
Competency-Aligned
Training Packages
provide individuals
access to a bundle of MR-7MM- DCS-IE VxRail Implementation Engineer v2 - 27 hours
courses aligned to the DCSIEVXRAILIMPCL Partner [Classroom]
competency
requirements.

Previous Requirement
Specialist – Implementation Engineer, VxRail Appliance Version 1.0
(N-1)

Certification Specialist-level certifications may require achievement of pre-requisite certifications. Please

Prerequisite refer to the Exam Descriptions linked in the Current Requirements (N) section above to
determine qualifying pre-requisite certifications.

The Channel Services Helpdesk is available for support with any questions including services delivery training
and certification requirements, applications, and services sales questions.

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Training Resources
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The following section includes guidance on finding and consuming training, including Additional Skills Maintenance and
Learning Courses to provide opportunities to expand and maintain product knowledge.
• Review the How to Locate Recommended Training Guide for details and instructions on locating these
packages and courses via the Partner Academy or the On-Demand Learning Center (ODLC).
• Review the Service Delivery On-Demand Training Guide for purchase, activation and access information for
the Competency-Aligned Training Plans available on the ODLC.
• Visit the Purchase Options page for additional purchase option information. Otherwise, contact your Partner
Account Manager or sales team for purchase option information.

Skills Maintenance Courses

Skills Maintenance Courses are recommended for current service delivery competency partners to maintain knowledge
and ensure readiness for upcoming customer engagements.

Package # Package Name Duration Course Link

MR-7MM- VxRail Appliance for https://education.dellemc.com/content/emc/en-

30 Hours
VXRAILDIFDEPLOY Deployed Partner Only us/csw.html?id=852828524

Preparing for a Dell Technologies Proven Professional Certification Exam

When the competency requirements indicate the required completion of a Dell Technologies Proven Professional
certification, it is important for individuals pursuing the certification to carefully review the Exam Description for the
certification requirements, recommended training and pre-requisites such as an Associate-level certification or other pre-
requisites.
• If applicable, any Current Requirement (N) Exam Description(s) are linked in Resource Requirements
• Specialist-level certifications require achievement of a pre-requisite certification. Individuals must carefully
review Exam Descriptions to identify any pre-requisite certifications. The Dell Technologies Proven
Professional Specialist Certifications and Qualifying Associates guide may also be helpful in identifying
qualifying Associate-level certifications.
• Review the Certification Exam Partner Preparation Guide and visit the Dell Technologies Proven
Professional program site for more details.

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Dell Technologies Services Delivery Tools
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As a Deployment Services Partner, Dell Technologies Services Delivery tools are available where applicable. Please
reference Delivery Tools and Resources for more information.

Tool Name Usage Location Description of Tool

The VxRail Configuration Portal is a
centralized platform for managing your
VxRail software-defined data center projects.
You can create, validate, and download
VxRail cluster configuration settings for your VxRail
https://vxrailconfiguration.dell.com/g software-defined data-center projects.
Configuration Assessment
etStarted Downloaded configuration files can be used
Portal
in the VxRail deployment wizard to simplify
and accelerate deployments. The portal
supports VxRail appliance software version
7.0.010 and later.
For a new VxRail installation, customer
reserves a set of IP addresses for VMware
ESXi host and service virtual machines. The
customer also configures fully qualified
Network domain name in DNS servers and completes
https://central.dell.com/solutions/NVT- Top of Rack switch configuration. These are
Validation Tool Assessment VxRail
for VxRail (NVT) required for successful VxRail installation.
NVT allows the customer to validate these
configurations prior to deployment of VxRail
and make sure there is no missing
configuration at the time of deployment.
VxRail Solve
Serviceability https://solve.dell.com/solve/home/48 VxRail Deployment Procedures.
procedures
The ACG tool web desktop-based client
As-Deployed application that documents the result of a
Configuration Assessment https://central.dell.com/solutions/ACG professional services field engagement, as
Generator an ms-word deliverable, utilizing system
output files and user input.

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Deployment Services Partner Delivery Responsibilities for VxRail
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Partners who hold services delivery competencies for deployment assume key responsibilities within the installation/
implementation process. The table below outlines responsibilities for partners who hold this competency.

Capability Description Responsibility

Planning
Collect all required pre-deployment information. Input cluster settings in VxRail
Configuration Portal and validate. Create JSON file for usage with VxRail cluster build. ✓
Installation
• Install the physical rack/s and cabling, power-up and verify hardware health. • Install
Top of Rack Switch and setup SRS; Validate data center environment for VxRail ✓
Integrate the VxRail system to the Customer core network. Configure DNS and IP
Implementation Settings and validate setting with VxRail Network Validation Tool. Join VxRail to
external Vcenter. Perform initial build and configuration.
✓
SW Upgrades Upgrade existing firmware and software ✓
HW Expansion Hardware Expansion and Tech Extensions ✓
Migrations (non-IDM)
Detailed analysis and planning for migrating data from an existing environment to the
target environment leveraging tools best suited to the product set ✓
Partners can co-deliver on select products which allows partners to supplement their Dell Technologies
capabilities by taking advantage of pre-defined services, tested deployment tools, and & Partner
Co-deliver
efficient project management so that they can focus on activities their customers value See complimentary
most. Please visit the Partner Portal to learn more. offers section

Relocate a previously installed device to a new location

Dell Technologies
Devices Moves *Device moves by an entity other than Dell Technologies may be subject to asset recertification Only
and additional T & M fees prior to reinstatement of maintenance agreement

Under certain conditions, a recertification of hardware may be required in order to

continue to provide support. These conditions include, but are not limited to, the
following:
• The maintenance contract on the hardware has expired Dell Technologies
Recertification
• The system has been supported by an unauthorized third-party support Only
service provider
• The system has been moved and reinstalled by an entity other than Dell
Technologies

Factory Reset
VxRail Deployment Partners can perform the Rapid Appliance Self Recovery (RASR)
Factory Image Upgrade Procedures in Solve ✓
Leverage Dell Technologies consulting offers to augment your organization’s portfolio Dell Technologies
Consulting
and support customer transformation projects. Only

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Complementary Dell Technologies Deployment Offers
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Partners who hold services delivery competencies can maximize services revenue and benefits by including
complimentary Dell Technologies deployment services in their offerings, providing customers with an end-to-end solution.
Please reference the offer name in the Service Offering Index and see Services for VxRail Knowledge Center for
details and additional offer opportunities. Please refer to your Services Account Executive for additional support.

Category Offering Name

ProDeploy for VxRail, Node Deploy
VxRail
ProDeploy Plus for VxRail, Node Deploy

+ Top of Rack Installation & Implementation for Top of Rack Switch, ProDeploy
Switch Installation & Implementation for Top of Rack Switch, ProDeploy Plus

Implementation for RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines

+ Data Protection Implementation for Data Domain Virtual Edition
Implementation for Data Protection Suite for VMware

Data Migration Data Migration Services

Recovery ProDeploy Add-On for VxRail, Stretched Cluster

+ Residencies Onsite or Remote Residencies

HW Upgrades Installation for VxRail Node Storage / Cluster / Hardware Expansion

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Additional Resources
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Dell Technologies Services
on Partner Portal
Delivering Services on Partner
Portal
Channel Program Information
Steps to Service Delivery
Enablement
Services Delivery Requirements
for Deployment
Services Delivery Operations
Guide
Service Offering Index
Dell EMC Technical Support
Resources
Learn the latest about Dell Technologies Services including resell offerings, rebates,
incentives, training and delivery opportunities to grow your profitability
Learn about available services competencies, the benefits of delivering services and how to
become a services delivery enabled partner.
A high-level overview of this year’s program, including requirements, benefits and what’s
new.
Please review the “Getting Started with Services Delivery Enablement” document to learn
more about the Dell Technologies Channel Services requirements and application process
Detailed data sheet outlining specific requirements by region for becoming authorized by
Dell Technologies to deliver deployment services.
Outlines the steps and resources available for delivering deployment services.
The Services Offering Index is a searchable catalog of Dell Technologies Storage
Deployment Services and includes offer descriptions and collateral
Find product documentation, services product support bulletins, knowledge base articles
(KBAs), technical advisories, as well as TechDirect, MyService360 and CloudIQ.

- Dedicated, 24x5 support for services partners including services delivery training and
Channel Services Helpdesk
certification requirements, applications, and services sales questions
Access delivery tools and resources designed to reduce the time to deliver services for
Delivery Tools & Resources products that you have become authorized to deploy.

Visit the partner portal to learn more about Dell Technologies Services or contact the Dell Technologies Channel Services
Helpdesk for more information.

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