SQL Server 2008 - Exam 70-453

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SQL Server 2008 - Exam 70-453

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October 6, 2008 at 4:52 am

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Hey,
Has anyone heard anything about the 70-253 upgrade exam for exsisting MCITP and MCTS 2005 holders?
Thanks,
Phillip Cox

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Gail Shaw SSC Guru Points: 1004504 More actions · Answer 1

As far as I know, only two of the TS exams are currently available (432 and 448) The third of the TS exams (433) is in beta. I think that only the admin and BI ITP exams have been through beta so far and last I heard they were scheduled for release in Nov.

I haven't seen any mention of the upgrade exams at all. Perhaps we'll hear more after the ITP eams are available.

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

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Big Data Man SSCrazy Eights Points: 8536 More actions · Answer 2

Hey,

Thanks for update and I'll keep an eye out for exam.

Cheers,

Phillip Cox

Gail Shaw SSC Guru Points: 1004504 More actions · Answer 3

I'll probably hear a day or so after it's available. If I hear anything, I'll let you know.

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

Gail Shaw SSC Guru Points: 1004504 More actions · Answer 4

Here's a schedule for all the SQL 2008 exams:

http://blogs.msdn.com/gerryo/archive/2008/10/24/weekly-exam-status-update.aspx

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

heavymind1 SSC Veteran Points: 229 More actions · Answer 5

Yesterday I passed the 70-453 with 700 score :D. I used db-staff preparation guide. The exam consists of ts and pro parts and as usually the least score counts. I gained 863 in ts part and exactly 700 in second.

gusbrasil SSC Enthusiast Points: 138 More actions · Answer 6

gusbrasil

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January 29, 2009 at 1:04 pm

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What is ts?

Gail Shaw SSC Guru Points: 1004504 More actions · Answer 7

TS stands for Technical Specialist. The 'entry level' certification.

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

gusbrasil SSC Enthusiast Points: 138 More actions · Answer 8

Congratulations on passing the upgrade exam. Did you find it to be difficult? Can you compare its difficulty level with the MCITP exams? I am doing all my MCITP 2005 exams (5 exams, both MCITP DBA and Dev) this week, and I will try to do the upgrade 453 right after them.

How is the format of 453? Does it have case scenarios like 443, or is more specific like 444?

Thanks!

heavymind1 SSC Veteran Points: 229 More actions · Answer 9

Hello. It does not have any scenarios and/or simulations. Just Questions mostly single choice.

It should not be difficult for you to pass this exam right after 2005 series 'cause most of questions don't concern specifically 2008 edition at all. It is not too difficult but there were arround 5 questions about .Net+CLR where I am weak and these questions appeared to me to be tough. The another obstacle is lack the lack of preparation materials but that's why you can still become Charter Member 🙂

Good luck with your certification!

Thanks, Vadym.

Big Data Man SSCrazy Eights Points: 8536 More actions · Answer 10

Hi All,

Thanks for sharing insight and I succeeded in passing exam!

Thanks,

Phillip Cox

SQL Server Consultant

MCITP - SQL Server 2008|DBAdmin

MCITP - SQL Server 2005|DBAdmin

MCTS - SQL Server 2008

MCTS - SQL Server 2005

MCP - SQL Server 2000

gusbrasil SSC Enthusiast Points: 138 More actions · Answer 11

Thanks Vadym. Your answer helps me a LOT. What do you mean by "Charter Member"?

Have you done the upgrade from 2005 to 2008 of the MCITP SQL Dev?

Thanks again

- Gus

heavymind1 SSC Veteran Points: 229 More actions · Answer 12

No I have not. I still don't have DBD credential and in nearest feature don't plan to.

Charter member means one of the first people who gained the credential. These certs look a biiit different

if you want to look at see by link 70-453 in the bottom.

Thanks, Vadym.

heavymind1 SSC Veteran Points: 229 More actions · Answer 13

Congratulations Phillip!

What was your score?

How did you prepare?

Did you become also charter member?

gusbrasil SSC Enthusiast Points: 138 More actions · Answer 14

Thanks for clarifying Vadym. Just a couple of more questions if I may:

1) Did you have to do anything special to get the Charter Member certification?

2) Are there any benefits in being a Charter Member?

Thanks