My torn data pages - SQL Server 2008 certifications (MCTS/MCITP)

Saturday, May 31, 2008

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.

Saturday, May 31, 2008 5:19:20 PM (W. Europe Daylight Time, UTC+02:00)

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