Rackspace Certifications
SAS 70 Type II
For Rackspace, the SAS 70 Type II Certification is a necessity - proof that they have the processes and safeguards in place to protect the assets and data entrusted to them. They have met the requirements set by the internationally recognized auditing standard for sufficiently protecting your data and assets from theft, corruption or mishandling.
Safe Harbor
Safe Harbor certifies that Rackspace provides "adequate" privacy protection by the standard of the European Commission's Directive on Data Protection. For Rackspace and you, it means that data can flow unhindered in and out of European Union (EU) countries, saving time and money by removing the obstacles encountered by non Safe Harbor Certified providers.
Microsoft Gold Certification
Rackspace is one of only six Application Infrastructure Providers (AIPs) in the world to receive the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner accreditation. This top-tier designation recognizes Rackspace's expertise in Microsoft hosting, having passed numerous and rigorous evaluations by certified, independent auditors. The auditors determined that they deliver the highest level of fully managed services available on the Microsoft platform, meeting eligibility qualifications, proven service benchmarks and operational readiness benchmarks.
The certification fosters a close partnership with Microsoft, allowing them to collaborate on the best solutions, tools and procedures for delivering the hosting environment for their customers. It gives decision-makers Microsoft's assurance that Rackspace is an industry leader in its own right. And the certification also means that they receive access to emerging Microsoft products and technologies while they are still in development, allowing them to work with clients on platform upgrades and technology testing months before public release.
Employee Certifications
Red Hat
With more than 80 Red Hat Certified Engineers (RHCEs), Rackspace officially employs more RHCEs than any other hosting company in the world.
Microsoft
More than 60 Rackspace employees have earned the title of Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). And of those 60, several have earned additional Microsoft certifications including MCSA, MCSE, MCDBA, MCT, and MCDST.
Network
A multitude of Cisco Certifications, as well as other third party certifications, attests to the expertise of their network professionals. Their certifications include: CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CCDA, CCDP, CCIP, CCSP, RHCE, LP11, LP12, A+, Server+, RHCT, MCSE, MCSA, MCP, Network+ and Linux+.
Awards
Microsoft Provider of the Year 2003, 2005
In 2003 and 2005, Microsoft honored Rackspace as the Hosting Provider of the Year. More than 300 judges considered well over 1,800 service provider entries from around the globe to determine the winner. Microsoft's accolades included noting that Rackspace "made a name for itself through its policy of providing Fanatical Support to customers" and selected Rackspace for industry leadership and its advanced use of Microsoft technologies to deliver superior managed solutions.
SQL Server Magazine Readers' Choice - Best Database Hosting Company 2005
Readers of SQL Magazine voted Rackspace as their preferred database hosting company of 2005. The annual contest recognizes readers' favorite SQL products and services. In past years, readers have consistently recognized Rackspace as the best in other hosting categories.