Category Archives: Exams/Awards

Microsoft MVP for another year!

Posted on 03/07/2020 by Marcel Zehner

July 1 is an important day for the worldwide Microsoft community. On that day, Microsoft awards new and renews existing Microsoft MVPs. I am more than happy to have been renewed for another year in the “Microsoft Azure” category.

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I’m a Microsoft Regional Director – again!

Posted on 21/06/2020 by Marcel Zehner

Two weeks ago I received a nice confirmation email from Microsoft and finally I am allowed to share the news: My nomination for becoming a Microsoft Regional Director for Switzerland has been approved! That said, I am again part of … Continue reading →

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I am now officially a Community Hero!

Posted on 24/02/2020 by Marcel Zehner

What a surprise in my inbox today! I am now an #AzureHero because I was nominated by a colleague of mine! I was obviously selected to to be one of 550 community heroes that get this badge. Not so sure … Continue reading →

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Microsoft MVP for another year!

Posted on 01/07/2019 by Marcel Zehner

Now that’s good news! I just got informed that I was awarded Microsoft MVP for another year. That’s 8 in a row now. I am super happy and honored to be a part of this exclusive group that allows me … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Regional Director for Switzerland!

Posted on 02/03/2016 by Marcel Zehner

What a day! Today I was informed that I was nominated as a Microsoft Regional Director for Switzerland, starting in April 2016 for the next 2 years!

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My new certification: MCSD – Azure Solutions Architect … or why I re-focus

Posted on 06/07/2015 by Marcel Zehner

Normally I do not blog about certifications I earned, but this one is somewhat special. The IT industry is transitioning, going through huge changes and the term “cloud” is in everyone’s head. This change will also impact many IT companies. … Continue reading →

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System Center Cloud & Datacenter Management MVP for another year! #SysCtr #SCCDM

Posted on 01/04/2014 by Marcel Zehner

Today I was re-awarded with the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional award for System Center Cloud & Datacenter Management. Looking forward to another year of interesting talks, meetings, conferences, contributions and more. Within this group you have the option to learn … Continue reading →

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MVP 2013 “System Center Cloud and Datacenter Management” – #MVP #MVPBuzz rocks!

Posted on 01/04/2013 by Marcel Zehner

Today I received one of the most important Mails of the year My MVP Status was renewed for another year! The MVP program allows you to get in touch with lots of specialists, enthusiasts and geeks, some of them becoming … Continue reading →

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Private Cloud Exam 70-247 – my Experience

Posted on 06/07/2012 by Marcel Zehner

Some weeks ago I took the first Cloud exam an posted my experience here. Today I took the second Cloud exam 70-247. This may be (depending on your actual certifications) one of the exams you need to pass to get … Continue reading →

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Private Cloud Exam 70/71-246 – my Experience

Posted on 19/04/2012 by Marcel Zehner

Today at MMS I took the Private Cloud exam 71-246 “Monitoring and Operating Private Cloud with System Center 2012”. This is one of the exams you need to pass to get the new “MCSE: Private Cloud” certification (Microsoft Certified Solutions … Continue reading →

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