Learn how to prepare for L&EDPS and deliver a successful and productive engagement. Find details on the information and resources to become an approved L&EDPS provider, as well as the technical skills and requirements recommended for each type of engagement.
To be eligible to participate in L&EDPS, your organization must be an active member of the Microsoft Partner Network that has obtained either a Silver or Gold level
Messaging or
Communications competency.
Member organizations of the Microsoft Partner Network that hold an active Messaging or Communications competency are eligible to participate in L&EDPS.
Once you are an approved L&EDPS partner, you may deliver engagements for all scenarios: Messaging, Instant Messaging and Presence, Conferencing and Enterprise Voice for on-premise and cloud migrations and deployments. We strongly recommend that Partners obtain a Communications competency before delivering Enterprise Voice engagements.
Every offering within L&EDPS requires different levels of skills and knowledge set. The following background and skill sets are the general recommendations for a delivery consultant. Visit the respective engagement pages for skills and certifications requirements that correspond to your technology and customer offering.
- Presentation skills, ability to adapt to customer interests
- Project planning
- Ability to create high quality documentation
- Technical knowledge of Exchange Server and Lync products
- Delivery consultants and partner organizations must maintain up-to-date certification and competency records on the Microsoft Partner Network (MPN)
- Experience designing and implementing messaging and communications solutions
- Solid engagement delivery experience
On-Premises Technical Requirements
Reference the
delivery guide specific to your engagement type for Exchange Server and Lync on-premises technical requirements.