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Regd. SQL Server Certification Information

  • January 16, 2008 at 12:20 pm

    #154070

    Hi All,

    I have experience working as Database developer for more than 3 years on SQL Server and Oracle technologies. I'm interested to do some certification on MS SQL Server 2005 DBA. Could any one please help me in knowing the complete details (procedure, price, suggested material, and etc) of the SQL Server 2005 DBA certification.

    Your response would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks in Advance,

    -Amith

  • January 16, 2008 at 1:15 pm

    #768925

    There are three certs that you may be interested in. There's the Technical Specialist SQL 2005. It's a single exam. Then there's the IT Professional: Database administrator and IT Professional: Database developer. They both require that you have the technical specialist cert.

    Details here:

    http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcts/sql/

    http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcitp/dbdev/

    http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcitp/dbadmin/

    There's also 2 BI certifications if you're interested.

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

    We walk in the dark places no others will enter
    We stand on the bridge and no one may pass

  • January 16, 2008 at 2:30 pm

    #768972

    Thanks for the reply. I have gone through the links and they are very informative. I'm also just wondering if there is any link where I can find the details about exam fee and the procedure to register for the MCTS test.

    Your help is appreciated.

    Thanks

    -Amith

  • January 16, 2008 at 9:56 pm

    #769057

    Prometric handle all the MS certifications now (in the US) ... http://www.prometric.com/default.htm

    The exams are $125 each. If you think you want to cover yourself in the event of a fail, MS offers a "second chance" program - it was being offered free in December and may still be.

    You may want to check out the certification forum on this site if you have other questions.

    Matt.

  • January 17, 2008 at 9:40 am

    #769293

    Thanks a lot for the information.

  • January 18, 2008 at 11:25 am

    #769808

    Brain dumps are nothing more than cheating. Using (or passing on) brain dumps can get you your MS certifications revoked, permanently.

    The MS links I gave earlier list the courses and books for the exams. You can also buy the Study guides, but I would advise you to check their reviews on Amazon before you buy.

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

    We walk in the dark places no others will enter
    We stand on the bridge and no one may pass

  • January 18, 2008 at 11:43 am

    #769816

    I used the MS study guide (ISBN 0-7356-2271-X), it was easy to read and covered pretty much everything. The book includes a self-test for the exam, a 120-day trial copy of SQL, and a 15% discount for the exam itself. You really need to work / play with SQL to get an understading of the concepts, and if you're unsure of something, do some background research and do the scenarios in the book. Generally speaking, I find that Amazon offers some of the best prices for these and the other self-study books.

    You could also get the whole set (70-431, 443 and 444) for your complete MCITP DBA certification (ISBN 0-7356-2377-5).

  • January 18, 2008 at 12:29 pm

    #769844

    Thanks a lot for the valuable information.

    Regards,

    Amith

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