My torn data pages - SQL Server 2008 Certifications (MCTS)

Fresh from the often delayed "SQL Server 2008 and Your Certifications", first session.

MCDBA will retire march 2009, no direct upgrade from MCDBA to a SQL Server 2008 certification.

70-446 will be superseded by 70-448 (~August 2008), 70-431 will be split in an Administration exam 70-432 (~August 2008) and 70-433 (~September 2008) for Development. So be ready for the following titles:

• 70-432, MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance
• 70-433, MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Database Development
• 70-448, MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance

MCITP's can probably upgrade the MCTS and MCITP in a single upgrade exam. No timelines on the professional level exams yet.

MCA Databases is available, targeted at OLTP... Business Intelligence is under consideration.

Blogs to watch for more info on SQL Server 2008 Certifications:

• http://blogs.msdn.com/trika (here you can find the link to the recorded webcast in a day or two after this post, a written transcript will be provided later).
• http://blogs.msdn.com/gerryo