MSCDBA vs MCTS SQL 2005

  • Trying to work out which microsoft certification to go for . Currently Im a dba with 7 years odd experience, mainly in SQL 2000 but starting to use sql2005 as well

    I've trawled through the forums, checked the ms websites but can some one help me as to the differences between the various flavours of microsoft certification and perhaps some advice as to which flavour to go for

    As my understanding goes there are three options

    mscdba

    mscts sql sql2005

    MCITP: Database Administrator

    As I understand it the mcitp are the new versions of mscdba and one has to start with the technology specialist and then move to the technology pro ?

    Sorry if this is repeated elsewhere

    any advice gratefully recieved

    ~Si

  • the MCITP:database admin is sort of a replacement for the old mcdba on 2000. i would advise you to do the mcitpB admin. the mcts:sql 2005 is part of the mcitp:db admin, and you do not necessarily need to be an mcts: sql 2005. i.e. you can sit for the 3 exams in any order.

     


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  • so if I understand correctly I can sit

     

    70-443 (is there a difference between the "pro" & "ts" )

    70-444

    70-431

    In any order I choose ,,, also I could just take 70-443 and be a mcts and then take the other two to become the mcitp ?

     

     

    many thanks

     

     

    ~si

  • you take 70-431 to be mcts, and yes to your other questions


    Everything you can imagine is real.

  • Apologies I really should learn to type on occasion , I of course meant

    70-431 to be a ts

    and then add on

    70-443

    70-444

    for the full blown pro

     

    ~si

    thank you for all your help

     

  • Yes if you have 2000 MCDBA then you can go for 70-431 for MCTS and 70-447 for MCITP direct upgrade.

    Cheers,
    Sugeshkumar Rajendran
    SQL Server MVP
    http://sugeshkr.blogspot.com

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