SQL Server 2008 Administration |
MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Implementation & Maintenance (Administrator)
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (1 MCTS exam) |
| When you earn a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification, you validate your deep technical knowledge and skill using the features and functionality of key technology areas in Microsoft SQL Server 2008. You can demonstrate your depth of knowledge in one specific area, earn multiple MCTS certifications to show breadth across different areas, or build on the MCTS to earn a Professional Series credential. |
| (1) Recommended Foundation |
| 2778 |
Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Transact-SQL |
(3 days) |
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| (2) Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation & Maintenance (1 MCTS exam) |
| 6231 |
Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database (Administrator) |
(5 days) |
exam 70-432 |
| 6232 |
Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database (Developer) |
(5 days) |
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| OR: Experienced SQL 2005 Administrators: Update skills to SQL Server 2008 MCTS level by taking 6158. |
| 6158* |
Updating Your SQL Server 2005 Skills to SQL Server 2008 |
(3 days) |
exam 70-432 |
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| *Note: If you are already certified as a SQL Server 2005 MCITP Database Administrator, please refer to the SQL Server 2008 Upgrading section and exam 70-453. |
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| OR: Experienced SQL 2000 Administrators: Can update skills to SQL Server 2008 MCTS level by taking 6317. |
| 6317 |
Upgrading SQL Server 2K DB Admin (DBA) Skills to SQL Server 2008 DBA Skills |
(3 days) |
exam 70-432 |
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MCITP: Database Administrator 2008
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (1 MCTS exam + 1 MCITP exam) |
| When you earn the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential, you demonstrate your professional expertise in using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 to excel in a specific, actual job role. |
| (1) Recommended Foundation |
| 2778 |
Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Transact-SQL |
(3 days) |
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| (2) Obtain the MCTS: SQL Server 2008 Implementation & Maintenance certification (1 MCTS exam) |
| 6231 |
Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database (Administrator) |
(5 days) |
exam 70-432 |
| 6232 |
Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database (Developer) |
(5 days) |
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| OR: Experienced SQL 2005 Administrators: Can update skills to SQL Server 2008 MCTS level by taking 6158. |
| 6158* |
Updating Your SQL Server 2005 Skills to SQL Server 2008 |
(3 days) |
exam 70-432 |
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| *Note: If you are already certified as a SQL Server 2005 MCITP Database Administrator, please refer to the SQL Server 2008 Upgrading section and exam 70-453. |
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| OR: Experienced SQL 2000 Administrators: Update skills to SQL Server 2008 MCTS level by taking 6317. |
| 6317 |
Upgrading SQL Server 2K DB Admin (DBA) Skills to SQL Server 2008 DBA Skills |
(3 days) |
exam 70-432 |
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| (3) Designing, Optimizing & Maintaining a Database Server Infrastructure Using SQL Server 2008 (1 MCITP exam) |
| TBD |
SQL 2008 Administration Design course TBD |
(5 days) |
exam 70-450 |
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SQL Server 2008 (upgrade from MCITP: Database Administrator on SQL Server 2005) |
MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 (upgrade from MCITP: Database Administrator on SQL Server 2005)
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (1 MCITP upgrade exam) |
| When you earn the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential, you demonstrate your professional expertise in using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 to excel in a specific, actual job role. |
| Transition Your MCITP Database Administrator 2005 Skills to MCITP Database Administrator 2008 (1 MCITP upgrade exam) |
| 6158* |
Updating Your SQL Server 2005 Skills to SQL Server 2008 |
(3 days) |
exam 70-453 |
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| *Note: Earn both the MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Implementation & Maintenance, & MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 certifications by passing the 70-453 upgrade exam. |
