From 38f7c873dc1fb45128830e4c9c03ed5b409eaba9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Felix Kronlage-Dammers Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:28:16 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] mention the integrator certification This was raised by @toothstone in #1005. Thanks! Signed-off-by: Felix Kronlage-Dammers --- standards/certification/scopes-versions.md | 12 +++++++++++- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/standards/certification/scopes-versions.md b/standards/certification/scopes-versions.md index 6aa33cf382..e910969ad5 100644 --- a/standards/certification/scopes-versions.md +++ b/standards/certification/scopes-versions.md @@ -1,6 +1,8 @@ # Scopes and versions -SCS provides a certification framework consisting of six different kinds of certificates of varying scope. +## Infrastructure Offerings + +For infrastructure offerings SCS provides a certification framework consisting of six different kinds of certificates of varying scope. These scopes can be sorted into two dimensions: 1. _certification level_, of which there are three: @@ -15,4 +17,12 @@ So, for instance, a certificate can have the scope _SCS-compatible IaaS_ or _SCS Each scope corresponds to a set of standards. As these standards progress, so do the scopes, and we keep track of this by versioning. Each version undergoes a lifecycle of Draft, Stable, and Deprecated, and we aim to keep at most one version stable at the same time, with the exception of a transition period of 4 to 6 weeks. +The standard [SCS-0004](https://docs.scs.community/standards/global/scs-0004) describes the certification of infrastructure offerings in depth. + ![Alt text](image.png) + +## Certification of Integrators + +For Integrators and Service Companies the existing framework for infrastructure offerings is used to do a competence and quality assesment. +Integrators can currently be certified in the _SCS-compatible IaaS_ scope. +The standard [SCS-0007](https://docs.scs.community/standards/global/scs-0007) describes the Integrator certification in depth. From cea0d716804fd83e73c3cbf07170b43c46a58c67 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Marvin Frommhold Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:37:15 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] elevate certification to a higher level Signed-off-by: Marvin Frommhold --- standards/certification/overview.template.md | 19 +++++++++++++++++-- standards/certification/scopes-versions.md | 12 +----------- 2 files changed, 18 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/standards/certification/overview.template.md b/standards/certification/overview.template.md index 3a1f678c54..43bcbcc95b 100644 --- a/standards/certification/overview.template.md +++ b/standards/certification/overview.template.md @@ -1,11 +1,26 @@ # Certification -SCS certificates come with various scopes. See [Scopes and Versions](scopes-versions.md) for details. +SCS provides a certification framework with various scopes. +See [Scopes and Versions](scopes-versions.md) for details. ## Becoming certified -In order for a cloud service offering to obtain a certificate, it has to conform to all standards of the respective scope, which will be tested at regular intervals, and the results of these tests will be made available publicly. For more details on how to become certified, please consult the corresponding [document](/standards/scs-0004-v1-achieving-certification). +In order to obtain a certification, all standards of the respective scope must be adhered to. +This is tested at regular intervals, and the results of these tests will be made available publicly. +There are various types of certifications, which are described below. + +### Certification of infrastructure + +Cloud service providers can obtain a certification for their infrastructure offerings. + +The standard [SCS-0004](https://docs.scs.community/standards/global/scs-0004) describes the certification of infrastructure offerings in depth. + +### Certification of integrators + +Implementation partners and cloud service providers can obtain a certification recognizing their technical knowledge and experience to provide technical support to other organizations using SCS. + +The standard [SCS-0007](https://docs.scs.community/standards/global/scs-0007) describes the integrator certification in depth. ## Compliant cloud environments diff --git a/standards/certification/scopes-versions.md b/standards/certification/scopes-versions.md index e910969ad5..6aa33cf382 100644 --- a/standards/certification/scopes-versions.md +++ b/standards/certification/scopes-versions.md @@ -1,8 +1,6 @@ # Scopes and versions -## Infrastructure Offerings - -For infrastructure offerings SCS provides a certification framework consisting of six different kinds of certificates of varying scope. +SCS provides a certification framework consisting of six different kinds of certificates of varying scope. These scopes can be sorted into two dimensions: 1. _certification level_, of which there are three: @@ -17,12 +15,4 @@ So, for instance, a certificate can have the scope _SCS-compatible IaaS_ or _SCS Each scope corresponds to a set of standards. As these standards progress, so do the scopes, and we keep track of this by versioning. Each version undergoes a lifecycle of Draft, Stable, and Deprecated, and we aim to keep at most one version stable at the same time, with the exception of a transition period of 4 to 6 weeks. -The standard [SCS-0004](https://docs.scs.community/standards/global/scs-0004) describes the certification of infrastructure offerings in depth. - ![Alt text](image.png) - -## Certification of Integrators - -For Integrators and Service Companies the existing framework for infrastructure offerings is used to do a competence and quality assesment. -Integrators can currently be certified in the _SCS-compatible IaaS_ scope. -The standard [SCS-0007](https://docs.scs.community/standards/global/scs-0007) describes the Integrator certification in depth.