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Kruti Kansara Hall of Fame Points: 3118 More actions · Answer 1

Hi,

I have some links over here,

http://delicious.com/krkansara11/MicrosoftCertificate;_ylt=A0wNBqFtEEJKkU8ASB1fRh54;_ylv=3

http://delicious.com/krkansara11/bundle:Microsoft%20SQL%20Server

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darshan28 Ten Centuries Points: 1021 More actions · Answer 2

Hi Kruti,

i have just completed certification as MCTS SQL Server 2008 Database Development(Exam 070-433)

for that i have used preparation guide from Microsoft Learning --

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-433&locale=en-us#tab2

And Book online for SQL Server 2008

Hope this will help U

Priyadarshan Patil

Kruti Kansara Hall of Fame Points: 3118 More actions · Answer 3

Thank you Priyadarshan 🙂

and Congratulations for completing your certification exam.

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Abrar Ahmad_ SSCarpal Tunnel Points: 4244 More actions · Answer 4

[font="Verdana"]humm.. ! late in this thread, but .. with interesting question.

I have witnessed all 70-432 VS 70-433 and similarly 73-450 VS 70-451

but i am interested in all.. !! :w00t:

any suggestion about it.

As my work experience/job responsibilities suggests me for both paths!

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Mike Seattle Old Hand Points: 349 More actions · Answer 5

Hi everyone,

I have been considering certification also, although my employer doesn't want to help unfortunately =(

Just want to make sure I understand this correctly: to get MCTS THERE'S ONLY ONE EXAM???(70-431) and to get MCITP there are three exams??? (70-431, 70-443 and 70-444) ?

So the one to start with is always 70-431 and that gets you MCTS ?

On the version 2005 vs. 2008 argument, I agree with Robert. We switched from 2000 to 2005 about two years ago, but 2008 is not on the horizon.

Mike

Eralper SSCarpal Tunnel Points: 4438 More actions · Answer 6

Hello Mike,

Passing 70-431 is enough to complete requirements for MCTS : SQL Server 2005 certification

And completing other two exams (443 and 444) on top of 431 will earn you the MCITP: Database Administrator certification for SQL2005.

But I can suggest you to consider the SQL2008 certifications. You know the R2 version is already RTM.

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Abrar Ahmad_ SSCarpal Tunnel Points: 4244 More actions · Answer 7

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Eralper (5/5/2010)
Hello Mike,
Passing 70-431 is enough to complete requirements for MCTS : SQL Server 2005 certification
And completing other two exams (443 and 444) on top of 431 will earn you the MCITP: Database Administrator certification for SQL2005.
But I can suggest you to consider the SQL2008 certifications. You know the R2 version is already RTM.

Please, if you can rephrase your answer according to this

http://download.microsoft.com/download/9/6/6/96692542-EC52-4E11-91A5-5106990E13E4/SQLServer2008CertificationPath.pdf

I am unable to locate the pre-requisites!

Thank you.

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Eralper SSCarpal Tunnel Points: 4438 More actions · Answer 8

Actually I got the certification paths document from Learning Rewards Program downloads.

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Abrar Ahmad_ SSCarpal Tunnel Points: 4244 More actions · Answer 9

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Eralper (5/5/2010)
Actually I got the certification paths document from Learning Rewards Program downloads.

but sorry, is this document's pre-requisites are correct and updated. Or your said one?

Thanks

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Eralper SSCarpal Tunnel Points: 4438 More actions · Answer 10

Hi Abrar,

Both documents have the same pre-requisites for same certifications.

They can be considered the same. The opposite can not be thought also.

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Mike Seattle Old Hand Points: 349 More actions · Answer 11

I looked at that brochure also before asking this question, I must admit, it is very confusing.

If someone could clarify, I would really appreciate it.

Raunak Jhawar SSCoach Points: 15701 More actions · Answer 12

Hey Mike,

What are you really interested about....is it BI or SQL Server certification?

Raunak J

Robert Davis One Orange Chip Points: 28027 More actions · Answer 13

You get the MCTS if you pass any exam. It doesn't have to exam 431. However, I agree that 431 is probably the best choice to start with. No matter which MCITP you decide to go for (DBA or Dev), you will need this exam. This allows you to get your feet wet in the certification testing without getting hard lined into a specific direction.

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Abrar Ahmad_ SSCarpal Tunnel Points: 4244 More actions · Answer 14

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Robert Davis (5/6/2010)
You get the MCTS if you pass any exam. It doesn't have to exam 431. However, I agree that 431 is probably the best choice to start with. No matter which MCITP you decide to go for (DBA or Dev), you will need this exam. This allows you to get your feet wet in the certification testing without getting hard lined into a specific direction.

Dear Robert, thanks for your time

What i guess because it seems more guessing than actual confirmation, from the certifications path brochure

1. Exam 70-433 and then 70-451 for DEV

2. Exam 70-432 and then 70-450 for DBA

but here is no scene of 431 etc.

i had inquired earlier, that i am interesting in total all 4 (2 of DEV and 2 of DBA) Exams.

Is this would be wise and have any market worth action?

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danfinuc SSC Enthusiast Points: 126 More actions · Answer 15

Hi,

70-431 is for SQL Server 2005 432 and 433 are for SQL Server 2008

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/cert-sql-server.aspx#tab2

For reference.

It also depends what you are using currently in your workplace.