Certified SCS IaaS Integrator Silver
Certified SCS IaaS Integrator Silver
With the certification Certified SCS IaaS Integrator Silver you will demonstrate that you can professionally implement IaaS (Infrastructure-as-a-Service) environments in accordance with the official SCS standards - from configuration to operation.
You ensure that all components are correctly integrated and operated in accordance with the regulations.
The certification is structured in stages:
silver characterises you as an established implementation partner for SCS IaaS, while Bronze makes your entry as an implementation partner for SCS IaaS visible.
Who is the certification suitable for?
This certification is ideal for you if you:
- plan, implement or operate IaaS environments
- work as an integrator, service provider or internal IT manager
- implements SCS-compliant infrastructures for customers or in your own company
- want to ensure that implementations comply with official standards
In short: If you are responsible for the implementation and operation of IaaS environments, this is the right place for you.
What does the certification prove?
With this certification you prove that:
- correctly implement IaaS environments in accordance with SCS standards
- know and apply the requirements and test procedures of the SCS IaaS standards
- cleanly integrate all relevant components (compute, storage, network)
- ensure compliant and stable operation
You make your integration expertise visible and verifiable. The certification does not relate to an individual person, but to your entire company.
Classification of the certificate
Technological dependencies often arise due to proprietary interfaces and platforms. This makes switching providers difficult and often very cost-intensive.
By using open standards and open source software, you reduce these dependencies. You gain more flexibility, increase the interoperability of your systems and retain control over your technological development.
The certificate confirms the achievement of the „freedom of choice“ dimension of the 4 dimensions of digital sovereignty.
You can find more information about the dimensions on the page „Digital sovereignty“.
That means for you:
- You reduce technological dependencies on individual providers
- You rely on open standards and open source technologies
- You keep your infrastructure flexible and interchangeable
- You enable interoperability between different cloud environments
How can you get started?
Check your infrastructure against the requirements.
Costs of certification
For members of the SCS Standards Forum, certification is included in the membership fee.
For non-members, the costs of certification depend on the size of the company (turnover and number of employees). These can be determined on request.
You decide whether you want to be certified as a member or non-member.
What do you get after certification?
- Official „Certified SCS IaaS Integrator Silver“ certificate“
- Certificate mark for use in your communication
- Visibility via the SCS website
This makes your integration expertise visible in accordance with SCS standards and strengthens the trust of customers and partners in your implementation expertise.
Validity & extension
- Validity: 12 months
- Extension: through re-certification or continuous verification
This will ensure that your integration expertise remains up-to-date and that you can continue to implement IaaS environments in compliance with regulations and SCS standards.
Working together towards SCS certification
We would be happy to accompany you through your certification and support you right from the start! Contact us and we will start the certification process together.
Marvin Frommhold
- Standardisation and Certification Engineer
- +49 30 206539 205
- contact@sovereigncloudstack.org