Just a few links where you can find more info about SQL Server 2008 Certification in general and about the separate certification tracks and exams.
| Track alignment | Database Administration | Database Development | Business Intelligence |
| Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) | MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance | MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Database Development | MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance |
| MCTS requirements | Pass: Exam 70-432 (expected availability of exam August 2008) | Pass: Exam 70-433 (expected availability of exam October 2008) | Pass: Exam 70-448 (expected availability of exam August 2008) |
| Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional | MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 | MCITP: Database Developer 2008 | MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer 2008 |
| MCITP requirements | Hold above MCTS certification and pass Exam 70-450 (expected availability of exam November 2008) | Hold above MCTS certification and pass Exam 70-451 (expected availability of exam January 2009) | Hold above MCTS certification and pass Exam 70-452 (expected availability of exam November 2008) |
| Upgrade option existing MCITP for SQL Server 2005 | Existing MCITP:Database Administrators can upgrade above MCTS and MCITP by passing Exam 70-453 (expected availability of preparation guide September 2008) | Existing MCITP:Database Developers can upgrade above MCTS and MCITP by passing Exam 70-454 (expected availability of preparation guide September 2008) | Existing MCITP:Business Intelligence Developers can upgrade above MCTS and MCITP by passing Exam 70-455 (expected availability of preparation guide September 2008) |
No upgrade paths exist for MCTS for SQL Server 2005 to MCTS for SQL Server 2008. Thanks Trika, for the
pointer and
poster.