Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)

Skill Level: Advanced                            Status: Active                           

Certification Summary:
For individuals who have the skills that are necessary to lead organizations in the successful design, implementation, and administration of Microsoft SQL Server 2000 databases.
Many of the exams in this certification track retire in March 2009.

Initial requirements:
You must pass one SQL Server administration exam and one SQL Server design exam ($125 each). In addition, you have the option to pass either one Windows 2000 Server or one Windows Server 2003 exam ($125) to fulfill the networking systems core requirement. You must also pass one elective exam that provides proof of expertise with a specific Microsoft server product. Elective exams are either $75 or $125 depending on the exam you choose.

Continuing requirements:
Your certification will expire when mainstream support for the relatetd technology is no longer available.

Low Cost: $450   High Cost: $0

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Online resources:
A comprehensive MCDBA 2003 training package covering exams 70-228, 70-229, 70-290 & 70-293 is available from our partner CBT Nuggets, as are MCDBA 2000 Package covering exams 70-215, 70-216, 70-228, and 70-229; and the SQL 2000 Combo Package covering 70-228 and 70-229. Training for individual certification exams is also available via CD or online. Visit CBT Nuggets for a full list of training options.

Offline resources:
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