C - Definitions
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channel partner
A channel partner is a person or organization that provides services or sells products on behalf of a software, hardware, networking or cloud services vendor. Value-added resellers (VARs), systems integrators (SIs), consultants, managed service providers (MSPs), original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors and independent software vendors (ISVs) may all be called channel partners.
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channel partner portal
A channel partner portal is a web-based application that provides a vendor's established partners (usually distributors, resellers, service providers or other strategic partners) with access to deal registration, marketing resources, pricing and sales information for products and services, as well as technical details and support that are unavailable to other end users.
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channel partner rules of engagement (ROE)
Channel partner rules of engagement are a component of the sales relationship between an IT vendor and its channel partner community.
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channel strategy
A channel strategy is a vendor's plan for moving a product or a service through the chain of commerce to the end customer.
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clean install
A clean install is a software installation in which any previous version is eradicated.
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cloud ecosystem
A cloud ecosystem is a complex system of interdependent components that all work together to enable cloud services.
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cloud provisioning
Cloud provisioning is the allocation of a cloud provider's resources and services to a customer.
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IT consultant
A consultant is an experienced individual in a given field who provides expert advice for a fee. Consultants typically work as independent contractors and are hired on a short-term basis. A consultant may also be an employee at a consulting firm.
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What is a cloud service provider?
A cloud service provider, or CSP, is a company that offers components of cloud computing -- typically in an as-a-service model like infrastructure as a service (IaaS), software as a service (SaaS) or platform as a service (PaaS).