Re: Regarding MCDBA
- From: "Lawrence Garvin \(MVP\)" <onsitech@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 17:42:43 -0500
"Derik Hinz" <DerikHinz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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The MCDBA is a Windows 2000 cert and does not focus on development.
I would take exception to this statement on two points.
[1] The MCDBA is not an OS-specific cert; it is specific to =SQL 2000=. It
can be achieved via electives from either Windows 2000, Windows 2003, or
..NET Programming.
[2] While the cert does not =focus= on development, you do need to be well
versed in T-SQL database query and basic use of SELECT/INSERT/UPDATE/DELETE
syntax. Specifically, exam 70-229 "Designing and Implementing Databases with
SQL 2000" requires this knowledge.
[3] Neither does the cert =focus= on administration, but you need to be well
versed in those skills typically performed by DBAs -- specifically those
addressed in exam 70-228 "Installing, Configuring and Administering SQL
2000"
If your
primary line of work is development in SQL, you will probably want the
2005
cert MCITP - Database Developer or MCITP - Business Intelligence
Developer.
I would also disagree with this statement.
Let me offer this alternative:
If your primary line of work has been =SQL 2000=, and will be for the
near future, you might want to consider completing the MCDBA and then taking
the upgrade exam to achieve any of the MCITP certifications (Database
Administrator, Database Developer, Business Intelligence Developer).
If your primary line of work is now =SQL 2005=, then you should focus on
the MCTS/MCITP certifications, as an MCDBA without the requisite =SQL 2000=
experience will be of no significant use.
Whether you focus on the MCITP:Database Administrator, or the MCITP:
Database Developer, or the MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer, will
depend on what specialities you focus on in your =SQL 2005= work.
--
Lawrence Garvin, M.S., MCTS, MCP
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