How to Join the Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) Program A quick-start guide for potential VMware TAP Partners Released May 2014 © 2014 VMware Inc. All rights reserved. Introduction – Two-Step Process Thank you for considering membership in VMware’s Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) Program. This guide will help you navigate the application process which requires two steps: • • Step One - Enroll in the VMware Partner Network (VPN) – Free Enrolled Tier – Apply to the Enrolled Tier from the TAP Program information page - http://www.vmware.com/partners/tap-access/ – Provide Company information and sign the VPN Click-Through-Agreement (CTA) – Get access to your account in Partner Central, access to Partner University, and be able to view information on all available VMware Partner Programs (Routes-to-Market) Step Two – Apply to the TAP Program as your Route-to-Market (RTM) – Select TAP as your RTM – Sign a supplemental TAP CTA – Get access to a broader set of partner resources including but not limited to • Software licenses to several VMware products – to be used for your company’s demonstration and development purposes, • General support through the TAP hotline as well as support from our Global Support and Services (GSS)Team • Marketing and sales benefits through the VMware Solution Exchange, PR and leads, • The opportunity to participate in developer programs and validate your products with VMware solutions through our VMware Ready program. We look forward to working with you and supporting your success as a vital part of the VMware solution ecosystem. The TAP Team Have questions or need help? [email protected] (1-866-524-4966) Released May 2014 2 Enroll into the Free Enrolled Tier Start here http://www.vmware.com/partners/tap-access/ Login to Partner Central and view your new homepage Select “Enroll” Click on “Enroll Now” button Click to select TAP Complete enrollment form Review and sign legal agreement Review and sign legal (digital signature) agreement (digital signature) You You will receive two e-mails: will receive two emails: 1) Welcome to the VMware Partner Network 1. Welcome to the VMware 2) Credentials for logging into Partner Network Partner Centralfor logging into 2. Credentials Partner Central Have questions or need help? [email protected] (1-866-524-4966) Released May 2014 3 Apply to the TAP Program Select “Continue” on the Select “Continue”screen. on the acknowledgement acknowledgement screen Your Partner Central home page is • Your Select Partner“Progress” Central home page for updated. to register TAP.is updated automatically • Select “Progress” to apply to the TAP Program Have questions or need help? [email protected] (1-866-524-4966) Released May 2014 4 Join TAP – Incremental Information and Agreement TAP form will be pre-populated based on content from the “Enrolled Tier” form Complete forms to progress to TAP (digital signature) Accept TAP legal supplements (digital signature) requirements need is to manually be completed. • TAP application reviewed by the TAP Team • You will receive status within 3 business days – Accepted or Declined. TAP team will work with you if any requirements need to be completed be sent.accepted, you will When receive an email with information about paying fees Membership in TAP provides several benefits to your company including access to • Software for use in demonstration and development • Opportunity to validate and certify your products with VMware products • Marketing and sales support Have questions or need help? [email protected] (1-866-524-4966) Released May 2014 5