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  • August 31, 2013 at 8:31 am

    #1646567

    mohammed moinudheen (8/31/2013)

    Does it mean there is no MCSM program for SQL Server 2012 too?

    Yes, it does mean that. No MCSM for anything.

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  • August 31, 2013 at 8:37 am

    #1646568

    Vedran, when I got the news last night, I immediately thought of you and how you just took the exam a few days ago. I hope you pass the exam so you at least have the satisfaction of knowing you completed it.

    I also thought of people like UWE who just recently got their MCM certification. I know how long of a journey that is, and to hear that the program is dead right after achieving it sucks big time.

    I am also thinking of some of the people that work on Advanced Certifications at Microsoft Learning. I know some very good people that are losing their jobs because of this. I can't say for sure, but I don't think the program PMs were told this was coming until the last minute. I talked to a good friend who is a product manager in Advanced Certifications last night after the new came out, and she had just found out that day as well. She was given a month to help get things in order, and then she's out of a job.

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  • August 31, 2013 at 9:14 am

    #1646570

    Rumour has it that the Bugatti Veyron costs £3M to make, so they lose money for each and every one they sell at £1M.

    Even if this is just an urban myth, it makes sense to have a loss-making product at the top of the pyramid.

    It is a matter of prestige, its job is to inspire and boost revenue of the 'lesser' models within the VW group.

    The MCM is something similar for Microsoft certifications - an ideal, something for thousands of people to aspire for.

    Cheers,

    JohnA

    MCM: SQL2008

  • August 31, 2013 at 6:23 pm

    #1646601

    mohammed moinudheen (8/31/2013)

    Does it mean there is no MCSM program for SQL Server 2012 too?

    That is correct. MCM/MCSM/MCA are all dead as of 10/1 according the email that was sent. The email can be read online since several have been nice enough to post it. I just may do the same thing with that email 😀

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  • September 2, 2013 at 9:54 am

    #1646778

    Better explanation here: https://connect.microsoft.com/SQLServer/feedback/details/799431/please-dont-get-rid-of-the-mcm-and-mca-programs

    However, IMHO, it's a poor one. If they are re-evaluating, no need to end this program before they build another one. If they aren't getting uptake, then think about what can change. If it's losing money, raise the price a bit. It's a crappy, half-a**ed, bureaucratic explanation, IMHO. It smells of an executive in danger of missing a bonus more than any thoughtful re-evaluation.

  • September 4, 2013 at 12:20 am

    #1647185

    I got the mail starting with "Congratulations!". Passing the lab exam from the first attempt and receiving so wanted MCM certificate makes me very happy! I will celebrate, definitely. I was so exhausted after the exam that I ended up in sick leave for two days, with temperature. Another good news is that this connect item is the most voted one - hoping that Microsoft listens to community.

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  • September 4, 2013 at 1:03 am

    #1647191

    Vedran Kesegic (9/4/2013)

    I got the mail starting with "Congratulations!". Passing the lab exam from the first attempt and receiving so wanted MCM certificate makes me very happy! I will celebrate, definitely. I was so exhausted after the exam that I ended up in sick leave for two days, with temperature. Another good news is that this connect item is the most voted one - hoping that Microsoft listens to community.

    Congrats! You'll be the last of a dying breed. 🙂

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  • September 4, 2013 at 7:33 am

    #1647302

    Vedran Kesegic (9/4/2013)

    I got the mail starting with "Congratulations!". Passing the lab exam from the first attempt and receiving so wanted MCM certificate makes me very happy! I will celebrate, definitely. I was so exhausted after the exam that I ended up in sick leave for two days, with temperature. Another good news is that this connect item is the most voted one - hoping that Microsoft listens to community.

    Congrats

  • September 4, 2013 at 9:05 am

    #1647358

    Vedran Kesegic (9/4/2013)

    I got the mail starting with "Congratulations!". Passing the lab exam from the first attempt and receiving so wanted MCM certificate makes me very happy! I will celebrate, definitely. I was so exhausted after the exam that I ended up in sick leave for two days, with temperature. Another good news is that this connect item is the most voted one - hoping that Microsoft listens to community.

    Congrats

    Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
    _______________________________________________
    I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
    SQL RNNR
    Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
    Learn Extended Events

  • September 4, 2013 at 9:14 am

    #1647366

    Thank you all, especially the team that made and run this certification program and learning materials. The learning journey continues, no matter what.

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  • September 4, 2013 at 9:47 am

    #1647382

    Dear Vedran,

    best congrats from me to you - Mr. SQL Master 🙂

    Wellcome to the club!

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  • September 4, 2013 at 11:01 am

    #1647416

    :w00t: congratulations indeed 😎

    Last of a dying breed...

    Cheers,

    JohnA

    MCM: SQL2008

  • September 4, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    #1647505

    Thanks Uwe, I'm always glad to hear you. John, thank you also, but your "dying breed" makes me little chilly. Certificate remains for us.

    I would rather say that me and few others were passed in the last call before the gates are closed, and no one may pass 😛

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  • September 4, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    #1647547

    Congrats Mr Kesegic. You're just in time to board the last MCM train. Welcome aboard! 😉

    Simon Liew
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008

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