MCDBA question...

[bessebo]

Will Microsoft retire the MCDBA certification for SQLServer 7.0? The reason I ask is because I have passed the SQL 7.0 administration test but don't know whether I should even try to take any other tests in SQL 7 if by the time I do get the MCDBA certification it won't even count. Can anyone answer this question since I would like to get the certification in SQL 7.0 but if it's going away I should probably start all over with SQL 2000.

Thanks,
Bessebo

 

[AshleyRickards]

If you go to the Microsoft web site or search the web for MCDBA you'll find that they do continue with SQL 7 but when you go back for re-cert it'll be for SQL 2K. I've taken most of them and am prepareing for the tests. When you continue though go for the Windows 2000 admin. Good luck!
Ashley L Rickards
SQL DBA

 

[bessebo]

I don't currently have an MCDBA but would like to get it and would like to use my one passed test as part of the tests needed to get the certification. So, from what you are saying, I should be able to take the Implementing a database design with SQL 7 and then the proper electives and I can still get an MCDBA without having to start all over?

Bessebo

 

[AshleyRickards]

Yes you'll be fine with that. They offer both electives when you take the core exams.
But when you go back to keep your cert. active I would go for 2000. Ashley L Rickards
SQL DBA

 

[AshleyRickards]

Below is the link on there current MCDBA cert program.

http://www.microsoft.com/trainingan...requirements&SubSite=cert/mcdba&AnnMenu=mcdba

Ashley L Rickards
SQL DBA