Need Advice on which certification to choose. 3

[deevaetodin]

As it stands right now the position I work in will evolve into a position which deals with variable data and its publishing.

In turn this will mean that I will be working more with SQL database structures, XML, Visual Basic, and database development.

I am looking for advice in which certification or course development I should pursue.

Thank you in advance for all advice.

 

[bluewolf]

You should get MCSD by pass exams: 70-175, 70-176, 70-029 and 70-100.
If you need materials, you can contact me. It is FREE!!! :-D
Good luck! MCSD BW.

 

[jonscott8]

Either the MCSD or the MCDBA.

http://www.microsoft.com/trainingandservices/redirect/mcp.htm

Jon Hawkins

 

[CassieSimons]

I agree, both MCSD and MCDBA would be ideal.

I'd recommend going for the following exams:
70-100 (Analyzing Requirements and Defining Solution Architectures), 70-175, 70-176 (The two VB exams), 70-228 and 70-229 (the two SQL Server 2000 exams) to get both qualifications.

The order that it will be easiest for you to take the exams in depends on what your strongest skills are. If you are most skilled in VB, then take the VB exams first. If you are most skilled in SQL Server, take those. However, if you have not yet had a lot of hands on experience with either of these, but you do have a strong background in project lifecycle and database design, then I'd recommend going for 70-100 first.

Good luck!

Cassie

http://www.ExamsAreEasy.com

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[jonscott8]

Just for clarification, Cassie, he would also need to take either:

70-215—Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server OR 70-275—Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows .NET Server

in order to fufill the MCDBA requirements Jon Hawkins

 

[CassieSimons]

Oops, thanks for pointing out my omission, Jon, you are of course absolutely spot on as usual.

Cheers,

Cassie

http://www.ExamsAreEasy.com

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