Microsoft Azure Data and AI

Winning the Data Estate with Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform

The Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform integrates databases, analytics, and governance to empower your organization to focus on agility rather than integrating and maintaining your data estate. Watch this Microsoft Inspire session to learn more.

30 minutes

Explore the Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform

We're all trying to work faster and smarter to solve today's data-driven challenges. Microsoft's Intelligent Data Platform can help by removing silos around data and providing near real-time insights, augmented with predictive AI and built-in controls that protect your data wherever it goes.

1 hour

IaaS vs. PaaS

Learn the advantages and differences between IaaS and PaaS options.

5 minutes

Choose the Right Deployment Option in Azure SQL

Learn the key differentiators between Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines in these Microsoft resources.

30 minutes

SQL Server on Windows Azure Virtual Machines

SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines uses the cloud so you don’t have to manage on-premises hardware and simplifies licensing costs. Explore licensing options, key features, and more in this article.

10 minutes

Intro to Azure Cosmos DB

Azure Cosmos DB is a fully managed NoSQL database for modern app development. As a fully managed service, Azure Cosmos DB takes database administration off your hands with automatic management, updates and patching.

1-2 hours

Azure Data Academy – Library

Get hands-on materials designed to upskill partners on data modernization in Microsoft Azure. Content focuses on features, migration strategies and roadmap for MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Maria DB and Cosmos DB.

1-2 hours

Take an Azure Migrate Workshop

Register for an Azure Migrate Workshop to learn best practices around migration.

10 minutes

Azure Synapse Analytics

Azure Synapse Analytics is an analytical service evolved from Azure SQL Data Warehouse that brings together enterprise data warehousing and big data analytics. It gives you the freedom to query data on your terms, using either serverless or dedicated resources—at scale.

1 hour

Introduction to Power BI

Explore what Power BI is and how it can help grow your business in this OnDemand video.

1 hour

Introducing Microsoft Purview

Understand and govern data across your entire data estate. Microsoft Purview is a comprehensive set of solutions to help govern, protect, and manage your on-premises, multi-cloud, and software as a service (SaaS) data estate.

30 minutes

Azure IoT Fundamentals and More!

The Azure Internet of Things (IoT) is a collection of Microsoft-managed cloud services that connect, monitor, and control billions of IoT assets. Learn more about the products, services and resources available to start building your IoT solution.

1 hour

Explore Additional Services under Data and AI

The Microsoft Partners Resources repository consists of documents, learning resources and other assets designed to aid partners in practice development, upskilling, certifications, and bringing their solutions to market.

1-2 hours

Get Started with AI on Azure

Learn about the kinds of solution AI can make possible and considerations for responsible AI practices.

30 minutes

Get Started with AI Builder

Create your first AI module and explore how AI Builder can improve business performance.

30 minutes

AI Models and Business Scenarios

Learn about common business scenarios, and the preferred AI model types for addressing them.

5 minutes

PL-900 Power Platform Fundamentals

Learn how to connect your data to analyze real-time business performance, act on data and insights with custom-built apps, and automate workflows. This training will prepare you for the Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals certification exam.

7-8 hours

DP-900 Data Fundamentals

Learn about the solutions possible to create with AI and the Azure services that can help you build those solutions. This training will prepare you for the Microsoft AI Fundamentals certification exam.

8+ hours

AI-900 AI Fundamentals

Learn about the solutions possible to create with AI and the Azure services that can help you build those solutions. This training will prepare you for the Microsoft AI Fundamentals certification exam.

8+ hours

Explore Upcoming Data and AI Workshops

Enable your team to deepen their knowledge, gain insights and accelerate opportunities across all Data & AI. Bookmark this page as content is updated throughout the year.

5 minutes

AZ-104 Azure Administrator Associate

This is one of the more popular Azure certifications and is a pre-requisite in the intermediate skilling requirements for any of the Azure Solutions Partner designations.

8+ hours

AZ-305 Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Also, another popular Azure certification and a pre-requisite for the advanced certification skilling requirements for any of the Azure Solutions Partner designations.

8+ hours

DP-300 Azure Database Administrator Associate

Getting your DP-300 cert showcases you have a strong sense of how to go about managing on-premises and cloud relational databases, specifically with Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Azure Data Services.

8+ hours

Request a Free Microsoft Exam Voucher

Ready to earn a certification? As part of TD SYNNEX's MAICPP Practice Builder program, our CSP partners are eligible to request 2 exam vouchers per calendar year for FREE. Additionally, we offer free training courses for Microsoft certifications throughout the year, with exam vouchers included. Check with your TD SYNNEX Microsoft Specialist for dates and availability.

5 minutes

Host Azure Immersion Workshops

Help customers expand their Microsoft Azure expertise with hands-on experience. Explore the ready-made collection of resources and tools, you can start hosting your own sessions to expand your value and drive demand for your solutions.

15 minutes

Cloud and Automation Services Can Fill the GAP

We want our Partners to win ALL Azure service opportunities. Leveraging our Cloud and Automation services can help you fill the gap due to shortage of resources or skills. Our five most common performed migrations include: Azure-to-Azure Migration, On-prem-to-Azure, AWS-to-Azure, Data & SQL and Refactoring Applications. Watch our overview presentation to learn more.

1 hour

Microsoft Partner Resources

This repository consists of documents, learning resources and other assets designed to aid partners in practice development, upskilling, certifications, and bringing their solutions to market.

30 minutes

Explore GTM Resources from Microsoft

It’s important to get the GTM part of the process right. Check out Microsoft's collection of customizable assets you can use to supplement your marketing efforts.

1 hour

Engage with Cloud Experts at TD SYNNEX

Leverage a wealth of knowledge through the TD SYNNEX Coaches platform. Browse our collection of experts by skill, vendor alignment, solutions-focus, and more. You can request a meeting, ask a question, or access expert-created content in the form of blogs, podcasts, and articles.

5 minutes

MAICPP Overview and Benefits - Data and AI

Microsoft is evolving their Partner programs. Learn about the changes to MAICPP and the benefits of a Data and AI Solution Partner Designation. As a Solutions Partner for Data & AI (Azure), you demonstrate your broad capability to help customers manage their data across multiple systems to build analytics and AI solutions.

15 minutes

Understand the Technical Requirements - Data and AI

Dive into the qualification requirements in the partner capability score to earn the designation of Solutions partner for Azure Data and AI.

15 minutes

Understand the Partner Capability Score

In this video, you will see an overview of the solutions partner capability score and the holistic measurements that are used to obtain a solutions partner designation. You will also be linked to Microsoft to view your current score.

30 minutes

Watch a Demo of the Solutions Partner Dashboard

Learn about the solutions partner dashboard and view a navigation demonstration. You will learn how to track your progress, view details about your organization's partner capability score, and identify ways to improve. Admins can also sign into Partner Center to see how your organization is progressing toward a solutions partner designation.

15 minutes

Everything You Need to Know About PAL

The Partner Admin Link (PAL) allows partners to associate their MPN ID with the credentials used for Azure services delivery. Let’s walk through the steps and tips to PAL tag your Azure customers.

1 hour

Drive Net New Customer Adds With CloudAscent

Do you know which of your customers are ready to buy? CloudAscent provides you with deep insights about the propensity and timing of your customers so you can capture the opportunity.

1 hour

Work with an MAICPP Coach

Register for our Coaches microplatform and reach out to a MAICPP-focused Coach to request a meeting for any questions you may have about the transition.

30 minutes