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Microsoft Certifications – How They Know You Know
SQL Server 2008 Certification 101
Chris Testa-O’NeillPractice Consultant – EMCTechnical Author– Microsoft Learning
Agenda
Consider Microsoft Certificati
on
Choosing a
certification
Study and pass your
exams
4
Microsoft Certification | Structure
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp
Professional (MCITP or MCPD)• Single job-role• Implement, plan or design a
solution with Microsoft technologies
• Builds on MCTS• 2-6 exams total path
Technology Specialist (MCTS)• Core technical skills• Install, manage, configure or
develop with a Microsoft product or technology
• 1-2 exams
• Earn multiple MCTS to show breadth of technology expertise
• MCTS, MCITP, MCPD all retire with mainstream product support
SQL Server 2008 MCTS
TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance
TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Database Development
TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance
Exam 70 - 432
Exam 70 - 433
Exam 70 - 448
SQL Server 2008 MCITP
PRO: Designing, Optimizing and Maintaining a Database Server Infrastructure using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
PRO: Designing Database Solutions and Data Access Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
PRO: Designing a Business Intelligence Infrastructure Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Exam 70 - 450
Exam 70 - 451
Exam 70 - 452
Certification Exams | The basics
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The environment• Administered by
Prometric worldwide (www.prometric.com)
• Register• by phone or online• 24 hours in
advance• $125US
• Supervised room
The exams• Test your real-world
product skills• Combination of
• Multiple choice• Graphical• Performance
based• 40 - 60 questions• Passing score• 120+ minutes• “70-XXX”
The questions• Designed to test
knowledge, not reading skills
• No tricks• Time for review• Consistent anatomy
• business problem• goal statement• one or multiple
correct answers• multiple
distractors (Incorrect answers)
Certification Exams | Preparation
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Hands on experience
• Target audience
• Objective domain
• Resources
Review prep guide
• Study groups• Training• Blogs, articles,
user groups
Fill in skills gaps
• On the job• Trial versions,
betas• TechNet/
MSDN labs
More hands-on
Common questions
1. What about MCP and MCDBA?
2. Am I an MCP if I pass an exam?
3. How long are my certifications valid?
4. How long does it take to earn a certification?
5. What exactly is a braindump?
6. Are “bootcamps” an approved way to
prepare?
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Resources• Microsoft Learning: http://www.microsoft.com/learning • Microsoft Learning community blog:
http://blogs.technet.com/mslcommunity/default.aspx• Find a certification by technology, including Office (MOS/MOUS and MSBC)
and Dynamics: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/certifications.mspx • Number of certified professionals:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/certified.mspx • Value of hiring certified:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/benefits/whyhire.mspx• Benefits of certification:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/benefits/default.mspx • Exam numbers:
http://blogs.msdn.com/trika/archive/2007/06/28/exam-numbers-101.aspx • Microsoft Certified Architect:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/architect/default.mspx • Register for an exam at Prometric:
http://www.prometric.com/Microsoft/default.htm • Community resources:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/community/default.mspx • Regional Service Center:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/support/worldsites.mspx12