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sql server 2012 career path

blehhhh

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June 28, 2013 at 6:24 pm

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Hi,
I work in a system administrator type role, managing and supporting things like server 2008, local network, AD, exchange, patching, workstation etc.
I also have been doing ssrs reports over last year or so and have been working with SQL server.
I am interested in doing sql server exam, but will this do me any good?, and what career path could I take?.

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Longlongagoxz Mr or Mrs. 500 Points: 515 More actions · Answer 1

Check this site:http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-us/mcse-certification.aspx

then you can decide which one you want to take.

Koen Verbeeck SSC Guru Points: 259115 More actions · Answer 2

blehhhh (6/28/2013)
Hi,
I work in a system administrator type role, managing and supporting things like server 2008, local network, AD, exchange, patching, workstation etc.
I also have been doing ssrs reports over last year or so and have been working with SQL server.
I am interested in doing sql server exam, but will this do me any good?, and what career path could I take?.

Doing exams will force you to learn about things that you haven't used in your daily job, so it will expand your knowledge on SQL Server. You might not be a professional in it, but at least you know it's existence. (for example, I know all the types of replication, but I'm not an expert in setting it up)

There are about 3 career paths in SQL Server:

* DBA (on-premises and/or in the cloud)

* database developer

* business intelligence developer

You don't need to do just one, you can mix them up a bit, but it is pretty hard to be proficient in all 3 at the same time.

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Ells SSCrazy Eights Points: 9901 More actions · Answer 3

In addition I would add that if you show signs of taking charge of your own training and development it shows that you have a commitment to your career. I do the certs as a way of showing that I am at a certain standard and that I am keen to maintain a professional standard.

Anything to keep your profile / CV flying high.

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