Which SQL exams should I take first?

  • Good afternoon everyone,

    I've been using SS2005 for about two years, mainly on the business intelligence side of things.

    My employer wants me to gain some sort of a recognised qualification with SS2005 and/or Reporting Services but I don't know the best place to start. Eventually I would like to become MCDBA or MCTS.

    Should I start from the ground up with some of the Windows Desktop/Server administration/implementation exams or should I plunge straight in and give some the SQL Server specific exams a go, although from what I hear they're quite brutal?

    Like I say I have good experience with BI and T-SQL along with using SSMS/SSIS etc, plus I have some very basic generic IT certification with CompTIA A+ and N+, could someone point me in the right direction please?

    Thanks & best regards,

    Chris

    PS I did look for a Newbies section to introduce myself but couldn't find one. I hope nobody is upset by my jumping in and asking a question as my first post.

    Keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up.

  • if your using sql2005 in a mainly BI role start with the MCTS 70-445: BI Implementation & Maintenance

    _____________________________________________________________________________MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer (2005)

  • Thanks Dave, I'll look into that.

    Best regards,

    Chris

    Keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up.

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