Microsoft SQL Server Certification

Master the new features and capabilities of Microsoft SQL Server by earning a
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) or Microsoft Certified IT
Professional (MCITP) certification. Both certifications help you gain hands-on
experience, in-depth expertise, and industry-recognized validation, which
inspire customer and employer confidence in your skills.

Overview
The Microsoft SQL Server 2008 certifications offer you more choice and simpler
paths to achieve your certification goals. These certifications differentiate
technology skills and job-role skills, and validate actual IT roles.
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist

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By earning an MCTS certification, you can display your in-depth technical
knowledge and skill in using key technology areas in Microsoft SQL Server 2008.
You can demonstrate your depth of knowledge in one specific area, earn multiple
MCTS certifications to show breadth of knowledge across different areas, or
build on one MCTS certification to earn a Professional Series credential.

Three MCTS certifications on
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 are available.
* Learn more about MCTS on SQL Server
2008

Microsoft Certified IT Professional

When you earn an MCITP certification, you demonstrate your expertise in using
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 to excel in a specific job role. Professionals who
earn the MCITP credential typically have at least two to three years of
experience using the technologies covered in the exam and have already earned
the MCTS credential.

Three MCITP paths build on MCTS prerequisites.
* Explore MCITP paths now

Microsoft Certified Master (MCM)
Differentiate yourself as the technical expert. The Microsoft Certified
Master (MCM) program helps the best professionals in the IT industry become even
better. Whether you want to enhance and validate your advanced skills or take
your career to the next level, achieving a Microsoft Certified Master
certification will help differentiate you from others in the competitive ranks
of senior IT professionals.

This unique program consists of three weeks of mandatory, hands-on training led
by experts, and extensive written and lab-based testing. Candidates’ practical
product knowledge, technical acumen, knowledge of best practices, personal and
professional stamina, and communication skills are constantly challenged as they
work toward attaining this premier Microsoft technical certification.

Choosing the right certification path
No matter what your SQL Server certification or technology background, one
of the following certification paths aligns to your current job role and can
help prepare you for your next career step. Consider your options.

Your profile
New to Microsoft Certification

Options
* MCTS on SQL Server 2008
* MCITP on SQL Server

Your profile
Working toward MCTS or MCITP on SQL Server 2005

Options
Continue your learning track on SQL Server 2005 so you can prepare to
upgrade to SQL Server 2008

* Learn about training on SQL Server 2005
* Learn about the SQL Server 2008 MCTS
certification
* Learn about SQL Server MCITP
certification

Your profile
Hold MCTS or MCITP on SQL Server 2005; plan to work with SQL Server 2008

Options
We offer several options along with Learning Plans to help you upgrade your
credential. One option is a single-exam upgrade path.

* Learn about the SQL Server 2008 MCTS certification
* Learn about the SQL Server MCITP certification



Your profile
Hold MCITP on SQL Server; highly skilled technical expert on SQL Server

Options
Consider Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008

Hold Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) credential

Your profile
There is no upgrade path to an MCDBA on SQL Server 2008 certification, so we
recommend that you change your focus to an MCTS on SQL Server 2008 certification
or a SQL Server-related MCITP certification

Your profile
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) credential partially
completed

If you only need to complete a few exams to earn the MCDBA credential, we
recommend that you complete the requirements. The MCDBA credential does not
expire.
If you have just begun the MCDBA track, consider changing your focus to a
certification that is related to SQL Server 2005 or SQL Server 2008.
 

Microsoft Certification Exams
Microsoft Certification helps you stand out among IT professionals—and it all starts with one exam. Whether you are new to technology, changing jobs, or a seasoned IT professional, when you earn a Microsoft Certification, you demonstrate to customers and employers your commitment to advancing your IT skills. Learn more about certification exams, and start your journey to a more fulfilling career today.

Microsoft generally does not identify the format of any given exam at the time of registration because candidates are expected to understand the exam content, regardless of how it is presented. This practice helps protect exam security and the value of Microsoft Certification.

Microsoft Certification exams are presented in a wide variety of question and answer formats to evaluate the candidate’s knowledge and skills accurately. Such formats may include:

* Multiple-choice, single-answer questions

* Multiple-choice, multiple-answer questions

* Hot area questions

* Active screen questions

* Drag and drop questions

* Build list and reorder questions

* Create a tree questions

* Case studies

Some skills are assessed through hands-on, lab-based testing.

Microsoft lab-based testing—then and now
A few years ago, Microsoft introduced its first performance-based (or hands on) testing items in its technical and business certification exams. These testing items were built on simulation technology. Exams featured a combination of traditional testing items and simulated work environments in which candidates could demonstrate their skills by performing critical IT tasks. As a result of the positive feedback from candidates and hiring managers, Microsoft has continued to develop performance-based testing to simulate real-world IT environments.

Today, Microsoft offers new performance-based testing built on emulation technologies. This format allows the candidate to use any path or tool within a virtual computing environment, whereas simulation technology restricts the candidate to a small number of expected paths. Regardless of the performance-based item type, the candidate is evaluated on the accuracy of the end result, not the path that they took to complete the task.

Benefits of performance-based testing

* Offers a real-life, hands-on format that requires individuals to execute tasks

* Reproduces work environments that reflect problem-solving in the real world

* Mirrors actual job demands to help build confidence on the job

* Experience gained through preparation and practice for the exam supports on the job success

In 2009, Microsoft will deploy the lab-based emulation technology in Exam 70-640: MCTS: Windows Server 2008, Active Directory Configuration. The updated exam will be released in various countries in English only, replacing existing versions in those countries.

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Microsoft Certifications by Name
Microsoft Certification validates the skills you use every day. It helps you
improve your technology problem-solving skills and your performance on the job.
Go ahead. Strive for the rewards, respect, and recognition you deserve. Become a
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Get to the Next Level with Certification

The following tables list Microsoft Certifications by name and describe how they
enable IT professionals to display and validate their skills and experience.
 

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Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)

Demonstrate your range of expertise, real-world skills, and mastery of Microsoft
technologies by earning a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
credential.


Level: Two or more years of experience as an IT professional

Type: Microsoft Certification

The Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential validates that an
individual has the comprehensive set of skills necessary to perform a particular
job role, such as database administrator or enterprise messaging administrator.
MCITP certifications build on the technical proficiency measured in the
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications, therefore you
will earn one or more MCTS certifications on your way to earning an MCITP
credential.
MCITP candidate profile

MCITP candidates are capable of deploying, building, designing, optimizing, and
operating technologies for a particular job role. They make the design and
technology decisions necessary to ensure successful technology implementation
projects.
Why get certified?

Earning a Microsoft Certification validates your proven experience and knowledge
in using Microsoft products and solutions. Designed to be relevant in today’s
rapidly changing IT marketplace, Microsoft Certifications help you utilize
evolving technologies, fine-tune your troubleshooting skills, and improve your
job satisfaction.

Whether you are new to technology, changing jobs, or a seasoned IT professional,
becoming certified demonstrates to customers, peers, and employers that you are
committed to advancing your skills and taking on greater challenges. In
addition, certification provides you with access to exclusive Microsoft
Certified Professional (MCP) resources and benefits, including opportunities to
connect with a vast, global network of MCPs.






 

Most asked FAQ’s
 
Q. Is there a recertification policy for the MCITP credential?
A. We no longer require a "refresh" or recertification of the MCITP credential
within three years. To better meet our customers’ needs, we now retire a
certification when mainstream support for the related technology phases out. If
you earned an MCITP certification before the policy change, no action is
required—the updated policy applies to your certification, which will remain
valid until mainstream support for the related technology ends.

Q. Does MCSA equate to MCITP: Server Administrator and does MCSE equate to
MCITP: Enterprise Administrator?
A. No, not exactly. The MCITP on Windows Server 2008 certification requires a
new skill set—in some cases, a more robust one—that differs from the skill set
needed for MCSA and MCSE certifications.

* MCITP: Server Administrator certification covers more operations-related job
skills than the MCSA certification.
* MCITP: Enterprise Administrator maps to an actual job role profile, whereas
the MCSE certification does not. The latter combines technology and job skills.

Q. Are the MCTS and MCITP certifications replacing the MCSA and MCSE
credentials?
A. No. The MCSA and MCSE certifications are not being replaced. There is no
change to the Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003 tracks and
certifications. The MCTS and MCITP certifications are for Windows Server 2008.

Q. Am I a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) if I earn an MCITP
certification?
A. Yes and no. The term MCP is used both as a general term for all Microsoft
Certified Professionals and as the name of a credential. As an MCITP, you become
part of the Microsoft Certified Professional community, with access to all
related benefits, information, and activities. You do not earn a credential
titled "MCP". You should use the MCITP credential on your resume and in business
collateral, which indicates your specialty and shows that you are a member of
the MCP community.

Q. How long will my certification be valid?
A. All next-generation certifications, including Microsoft Certified Technology
Specialist (MCTS), MCITP, and Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD),
will retire when Microsoft discontinues mainstream support for the related
technology. After a credential retires, it will still appear on your transcript
but will be listed as retired. In most cases, an upgrade path will be available
to individuals holding that credential so they can demonstrate their skills on
the newest version of the technology, without completing all exams associated
with the new credential. This policy does not apply to legacy credentials,
including Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), Microsoft
Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), and Microsoft Certified Applications
Developer (MCAD).

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