Yes Robert, I got an email saying last chance to take MCM is 1st October.

Thanks Robert, coming from yourself I feel reassured.

But at the very least it is misleading, MCM SQL 2008 is top of the list of those that require the recertification. ...

Looks like you will not be able to just take the knowledge exam to get MCSM SQL 2012

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need to do recertification training which last three years

MCSM: Recertification Training...