April 23, 2012 at 11:24 pm
I'm looking into updating my Microsoft certifications.
Should I go for the SQL 2008 exam 70-432 or hold off until I can do the equivalent in 2012?
I'm MCDBA qualified in SQL Server 2000. My company is still using 2000 but is about to upgrade to 2008 R2 and then to 2012 next year.
It's a significant investment so I'd like any qualifications I get to be valid for as long as possible. I'd just like to get some thoughts on this.
Many thanks,
Peter
April 24, 2012 at 1:47 am
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/cert-sql-server.aspx
I'm currently studying towards 70-432 and still intend to take it. 2008 is still a supported product (and all of our customers use it) , so if you have the qualifications in that it shortens the exam route for qualifications in 2012.
April 24, 2012 at 4:56 am
I am not certified, so take my advice with a HUGE grain of salt...
Considering the differences between 2008 & 2012 and the fact that MS has changed the certifications and certification route for 2012, I'd just focus there. You'll be better off learning the latest and greatest stuff, especially since you're planning on making the leap to that within your organization.
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April 24, 2012 at 5:07 am
If you want SQL 2008 certs, write the 2008 exams. If you want SQL 2012, wait and write the SQL 2012. Having the SQL 2008 just so you can upgrade is probably not the best route.
It's 2 exams to a SQL 2008 MCITP
It's 5 exams to a SQL 2012 MCSE
It's 3 exams to upgrade if you have the SQL 2008 MCITP, from experience the upgrade exams usually come later than the normal exams.
Just be aware you are unlikely to get even the basic SQL 2012 exam without a fair about of BI knowledge (SSIS, DQS and MDS) and a fair understanding of basic development. To get the MCSE, you need fairly good development and design knowledge. Upgrading won't get you around those requirements.
Gail Shaw
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May 1, 2012 at 1:27 pm
I'm kind of in the same boat as you with deciding which certification route I want to go down. I ultimately chose to skip the 2008 certification and go straight to 2012; primarily due to the fact that 2012 is going to be supported longer and thus the certification will have value longer. Now the only thing is waiting on SQL 2012 test prep materials.
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