Recent Discussions
New MCT Category: End User Qualification - Now Available to TSPs
Hi all, Our MCT team has launched a pilot program for a new MCT category called End User Qualification. This is in response to feedback we've received regarding the reduced level of technical skills required to teach our Copilot end user courses. This new status provides an easier path for trainers who are not currently MCTs to meet the requirements to deliver select Copilot courses. This has no impact on current MCTs. Trainers who have completed the AI-900 certification as well as the Instructional Skills Certificate Provider (ISCP) program are permitted to apply, but must be working for a TSP to qualify. Once accepted, the End User Qualification MCTs will be permitted to teach the following: AI-3017, AI-3025, MS-4004, MS-4005, MS-4008, MS-4012, MS-4018, MS-4019, and MS-4023. Deadline for completing End User Qualification onboarding is April 30, 2025. For more information, please see the attached FAQ. Please let me know if you have any questions.
About Preconsented applications
Hello, I am trying to more effectively administrate our customers via Microsoft Graph API, and are trying to follow this guide: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/graph/auth-cloudsolutionprovider This is where I don't get things working: Additionally, as a partner developer, you can build a partner-managed app to manage your customers' Microsoft services. Partner-managed apps are often called preconsented apps because all your customers are automatically preconsented for your partner-managed apps. This means when a user from one of your customer tenants uses one of your partner-managed apps, the user can use it without being prompted to give consent. Partner-managed apps also inherit Delegated Admin Privileges, so your partner agents can also get privileged access to your customers through your partner-managed application. I have attempted to use Microsoft Graph via Powershell, HTTP, both delegated and user-methods, nothing seems to be working. If trying Connect-Mggraph -ClientId "***partnermultitenantappid***" -TenantId "****customertenantid****", I get this error: AADSTS90099: The application '****' (*****) has not been authorized in the tenant '*****'. Applications must be authorized to access the customer tenant before partner delegated administrators can use them. This gets solved if I log in to the tenant directly and add the application as per normal. But that eliminates the whole point about something being pre-consented. I have followed all the steps and I have added the application as a serviceprincipal for the AdminAgents group, which I have confirmed is also assigned to the PartnerRelationship with all permissions. The Partner relationship has all rights minus Global Administrator as part of the steps of troubleshooting the issues ive encountered thus far. What am I missing? Again reading from the article: Partner-managed apps also inherit Delegated Admin Privileges, so your partner agents can also get privileged access to your customers through your partner-managed application. Final question: Is it only possible to authenticate to customer tenants with delegated authentication, or is it possible with even application authentication as well?
Certification Help
The account I had my Microsoft certifications under was hacked and I am looking to have the certifications moved to my new account. I had a case with the CDOC case management and they were able to suspend the account but won't provided me access to the account. Can someone please help me.Most Data Platform Labs Offline @ All Lab Hosters
Edited 2/14/25 to include all lab hosters. Hello partners, Many Data Platform labs have been taken offline at all lab hosters for newly discovered required fixes. The following labs are not currently available: DP-203 DP-3011 DP-3012 DP-3014 DP-600 DP-601 DP-602 DP-603 DP-604 DP-900 remains online, but Lab #3 is currently impacted by this outage. DP-3020 is not impacted. Lab hosters are reaching out to instructors who are scheduled to deliver the impacted course. We don't currently have an ETA but will update here as we know more.
What happens to Perpetual licenses when you remove a partner relationship?
Good morning! We are a CSP partner, and we have a customer that we are removing the relationship with. The customer wants to go direct from Microsoft in the future, not transfer the relationship to a different partner. They have Windows RDS server CAL's through us on a perpetual license, all other subscriptions have been removed. Are their any ramifications to the perpetual licenses for removing the reseller relationship? What kind of process do I need to follow / are their any snags to look for? thanks, Matt
CSP Private Offer Reporting
Hi All, My team just recently completed our first CSP Private Offer. However, unlike direct or MPO Private Offers, I noticed that this CSP Private Offer is not appearing on any reporting (Order Report, Revenue Report, etc.) when reviewing the Insights section on Partner Center. As our team usually uses these reports in order to confirm purchases, I wanted to reach out to the community to see if anyone is aware of an area in Partner Center where we can find reporting with details on CSP Private Offer that were recently transacted. Any feedback or information regarding CSP Private Offers will be appreciated as I am new to the CSP Private Offer process. Thanks all! Best, AndrewNCE in Azure Government
Can anyone give me a status on NCE for Azure Gov? We have a large number of older legacy subscriptions we'd like to get off of and onto Azure Plans and as I read it until NCE is available in Gov that isn't going to be an option unless we do a resource migration (which is expensive and an exercise the customer shouldn't have to go through to get access to the cost management tools). Thanks in advance!
Discover the Future of Productivity - Free Copilot Webinars
Please share with customers and your colleagues. Dear Valued Customer, We are thrilled to extend a free invitation to all customers on the African continent. Whether your company has already invested in Microsoft 365 Copilot, are in the enquiring stage or simply looking to learn more about Microsoft 365 Copilot, our upcoming webinars are designed for you. Join us in these 2 hour insightful sessions to explore how Microsoft 365 Copilot can significantly boost productivity and unlock numerous other benefits for your organization. Our webinars will cover: Topic Description Dates Register Future of Work with AI Get more done and unleash your creativity with Microsoft Copilot. In this webinar, you'll explore how to use Microsoft Copilot to help you research, find information, and generate effective content, all while understanding its role in the future of work with AI. 20 March 2025 14 April 2025 9 May 2025 20 June 2025 Register Here Persona-based Use Cases In this webinar, we will explore persona-based use cases for various business-related scenarios to help you understand the power of AI, specifically Copilot. By delving into these use cases, we will demonstrate how Copilot can enhance decision-making processes. Understanding these applications is crucial for businesses looking to stay competitive in the digital age. 24 & 25 March 2025 15 & 16 April 2025 12 & 13 May 2025 23 & 24 June 2025 Register Here Copilot: The art of effective prompting Discover ways to craft effective and contextual prompts for Microsoft 365 Copilot that create, simplify, transform, and compile content across Microsoft 365 applications. Learn the importance of providing a clear goal, context, source, and expectation in your prompt for the best results. 26 March 2025 17 April 2025 14 May 2025 25 June 2025 Register Here Microsoft 365 Copilot (Product focus session) Join us for a comprehensive webinar on Microsoft Copilot, the AI-powered assistant that enhances productivity within Microsoft 365 applications. Learn how Copilot can automate tasks, provide smart suggestions, and help you make the most of your everyday tools. 27 March 2025 24 April 2025 15 May 2025 26 June 2025 Register Here Design a dream destination with AI In this webinar, you learn about the capabilities of generative AI using Microsoft Copilot. Bring your personal creativity and passion to dream up a novel destination and create the content to help tell its story. 28 March 2025 25 April 2025 16 May 2025 27 June 2025 Register Here Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and take your productivity to the next level with Microsoft 365 Copilot. We look forward to your participation and are excited to help you harness the full potential of Microsoft 365 Copilot.
PROMPT OF THE WEEK: Create a planning template or a fundraising gala
Partners please reshare the Nonprofit prompt of the week with your customers by posting via LinkedIn or sending an email. #PromptOfTheWeek: Create a planning template or a fundraising gala Attention all nonprofits! This week’s challenge is tailored just for you. Hosting a fundraising gala can feel overwhelming, but with Microsoft 365 Copilot, you can craft a detailed planning template that ticks every box. From managing budgets and selecting venues to organizing guest lists and executing marketing strategies, Copilot helps simplify the process and set your event up for success. Why is this prompt a game-changer for nonprofits? Efficiency: Save precious time and resources with a well-structured plan. Organization: Consolidate every detail in a single, streamlined template. Success: Lay the groundwork for a triumphant event through thorough preparation. Give it a try and share how Microsoft 365 Copilot helps you elevate your gala! SHARE your best strategies, success stories, or creative ideas!REGISTER: Azure Data and AI Fundamental Workshops for Nonprofits
REGISTER NOW | Online workshops are open to all partners Join us for this engaging series of four (4) one-hour hands-on sessions for Azure Data and AI. This is your opportunity to transform how your nonprofit approaches data and AI, fostering a culture of informed decision-making for greater mission impact and success. It will cover key strategies and tools, including Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Purview and Azure AI Services showcasing how they can drive decision-making and improve program outcomes. Hands-on Learning. Interactive nonprofit demos and exercises to reinforce your understanding Expert Guidance. Learn from our experienced trainers Live Q&A. Get your questions answered in real-time This engaging series of 1-HR training sessions are designed to help you build a foundation for AI and master Azure. Sessions cover: Session 1. Introduction to data strategy and intelligence for nonprofits Description: Discover how to create an effective data strategy for your organization. Session 2. Build a unified data ecosystem Description: Learn how to unify your data and analytics with Microsoft Fabric and Azure Synapse. Session 3. Data protection and governance Description: Understand data protection and implement governance benefits using Purview. Session 4. Use AI for innovation Description: Explore AI tools and functionalities for innovation using Azure AI Services. Take advantage of these multiple 1-HR workshop sessions based on your region: When: April through June 2025 Time: Sessions are based on your local time zone. CEST / PST / IST Where: Register now to select the workshops at the time you’re interested in attending.
*NEW* Co-sell Coaching Program - first episode on April 2
Join us on April 2 for the first episode in the new marketplace community Co-sell Coaching Program, where Microsoft partners will walk their peers through best practices on how to co-sell effectively through the marketplace, and host a live Q&A along with Microsoft co-sell subject-matter experts. In the first event in this series featuring Reis Barrie of Carve Partners, you will learn how to: ▪️Unlock Faster Growth: Why you should prioritize co-selling ▪️Get Started the Right Way: How to create a co-sell strategy and get started ▪️Maximize Your Impact: How to prioritize deals and build your co-sell pipeline ▪️Engage Microsoft Sellers: What to expect and how to get their attention ▪️Keep Winning: What to do after a co-sell win to build ongoing momentum Register here.Managing accounts in multiple Partner/CSP tenants
How are other people managing accounts in multiple Partner/CSP tenants? We're a global partner with customers around the world. Microsoft's requirement that customers only be supported by partner/CSP tenants in the customer's region means that we have to create user accounts in many different tenants. This is hard to administer and hard for our staff to use. It would be less of an issue if guest accounts worked, but they don't. Do you manually on/offboard accounts from all the different tenants? Have you purchased a 3rd party M365 tenant administration tool? Have you built your own tenant administration tooling to consolidate these tasks? Your thoughts are appreciated.Coming soon: Microsoft Copilot specialization
The Microsoft Copilot specialization showcases your expertise providing consulting and professional services around Copilot. Once available in June 2025, the Microsoft Copilot specialization will demonstrate your experience and capabilities with Copilot, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Chat, Copilot Studio, and agents. Partners with this specialization can help their customers: Explore AI Advisory Services for Microsoft Copilot. Adopt Copilot. Deliver data security and deployment. Enable extensibility with agentic focus. With the Microsoft Copilot specialization, you can continue to work toward attaining a Solutions Partner designation for Modern Work and/or a Solutions Partner designation for Business Applications. If your organization has already attained one or both of these designations, please review the criteria for earning a Microsoft Copilot specialization and begin to work toward the requirements. This specialization is planned for release in June 2025. The requirements include: Performance requirements 1,000 monthly active user (MAU) growth of Microsoft 365 Copilot in the trailing twelve months (TTM). (Claiming partner of record (CPOR), Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Tier 1 or 2) Five Copilot net customer growth in TTM (CPOR, CSP Tier 1 or 2) Skilling requirements Four people with MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator (Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert) Two people with APL-4002: Prepare security and compliance to support Microsoft 365 Copilot Two people with MS-7008: Create and extend custom copilots in Microsoft Copilot Studio Customer references Provide three customer references, which must include at least one example of transforming business processes with agent implementation.Ongoing Issue with Employment Verification in Microsoft Partner Program
Hello I am experiencing a persistent issue with the Employment Verification process in the Microsoft Partner and Reseller programs. When attempting to resolve the issue by clicking “Fix Now” after a rejected verification, I am continuously redirected back to the Identity Verification step. Even after completing the identity verification, I am sent back to Employment Verification, only to be rejected again. This creates a loop, and every time I click “Fix Now,” I am not given the option to upload any documents, but instead, I am redirected to the previous step, making it impossible to proceed. This issue has been ongoing for 50 days, and I have contacted Microsoft Support many times. Unfortunately, I continue to receive the same generic responses, asking for the same documents to be uploaded. After submitting them, there is no further follow-up, and the issue remains unresolved. It seems as though I am receiving automated responses without any real resolution. What adds to the frustration is the contradiction in the process: The exact same documents I submitted for Developer Verification, which were successfully processed and authorized, are being rejected for the Partner and Reseller programs, despite being identical in every way. Given the significant impact this issue is having on my business, I am reaching out to the community for assistance. Has anyone else encountered a similar problem, or is there any guidance on how to resolve this? Any insights or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and support.
Issue with Microsoft Partner Centre Vet Team
Hi All, Had anyone experienced the similar with the vet team where they reject a legit document yet being redundant saying that the document does not fulfill the requirement? They rejected it on the basis that it its not within a year of validity. That was when i signed up for AI Cloud partner program. This was the reply from the vet team. Upon review, we identified that the documents you’ve shared will expire in 2 months All documents submitted must be issued within the previous 12 months or where the expiration date is a future date that is at least two months away. My documents are definitely issued within the previous 12 months. After couple of email exchange questioning them, it finally got through but it took weeks. Now i've signed up for CSP indirect reseller program and here we go again. I renewed my domain and its of 5 years validity now, it got rejected on the basis that it did not fulfill the validity condition. I've furnished further business registration information about my company since the 4th of March. To date they're still telling me its under review. Is that how Microsoft Partner Center Vet team works? Where it takes ages for them to go through a simple document, where they would reject a valid document just to make things hard. I've seen previous posts that says the same about the Vet team and i've heard from partners in my region that they too are having hard time with the vet team. I have an urgent deal which requires me to acquire license for my client today. Anyone can enlighten me how to get through their thick skull and fasten the process? Regards, Thomas
Maximum No. of Users for Performance
Hi, We are migrating a customer from Business Central 21 on premise to Business Central SaaS. They currently have 1,100 users and a database that is roughly 1TB (When migrate to SaaS it is roughly 450GB). They are concerned by Microsoft documentation and various links from third parties that say best performance is 300 users (How many users can Business Central support?) and (Service scalability for Business Central online - Business Central | Microsoft Learn). Is there a set limit that affects performance of the infrastructure? Thanks
Events
in 6 hours
We're excited to invite you to an upcoming Azure AI Foundry Council session focused on Semantic Kernel for AI multi-agent orchestration.
What is Semantic Kernel?
Semantic Kernel is a framewor...
Online
in 7 hours
Description: Join us for an informative session on how to accelerate your sales on Azure Marketplace. In this webinar, we'll walk you through practical strategies using the SaaSify platform to stream...
Online
Recent Blogs
- We continue to expand the Microsoft AppSource ecosystem. For this volume, 226 new offers successfully met the onboarding criteria and went live. See details of the new offers below: Get it no...Mar 19, 2025
- Overview of Cloud Security Models When moving your app from AWS Marketplace to Azure Marketplace, it's important to understand the key differences between AWS and Azure security models to ensure a ...Mar 19, 2025
