Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Certifications for Microsoft SQL Server 2008
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The Microsoft SQL Server 2008 certification tracks are built upon a foundation of three focused Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications—all of which are designed to demonstrate your custom skill set and in-depth understanding of the features and functionality of key technology areas in SQL Server 2008.
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 | Advantages of MCTS certification |
| MCTS certifications for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 |
| Candidate profile |
| How to earn your MCTS certification on SQL Server 2008 |
Advantages of MCTS certification
| • | An MCTS certification highlights your areas of specialty, so your expertise will stand out to hiring managers and project leads. |
| • | By earning multiple MCTS certifications, you can demonstrate your breadth of knowledge of SQL Server 2008; you can also build on your MCTS certifications to earn a Professional Series credential. |
| • | The MCTS certifications also give you access to the MCP community and benefits, such as a personal profile on Microsoft.com and access to the Microsoft Knowledge Base. |
| • | You are required to pass only one exam, making it possible for you to earn a meaningful certification within your time constraints and budget. |
MCTS certifications for Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Three MCITP certification paths build on Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) prerequisites and align with job roles that are relevant in the marketplace.
| • | MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance |
| • | MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Database Development |
| • | MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance |
Candidate profile
Candidates for any of the MCTS certifications are professionals who work with SQL Server 2008, or who anticipate doing so in the near future. They should have at least one year of experience using the underlying technologies that are covered in the corresponding exam.
How to earn your MCTS certification on SQL Server 2008
To achieve any of the MCTS certifications on SQL Server 2008, you must pass a single exam, as shown in the following table.
Upgrade options
If you are a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) on SQL Server 2005, you can take advantage of our upgrade paths to earn multiple certifications with a single exam.
| • | Learn about the upgrade options for MCITP credential holders on SQL Server 2005 |
Lifecycle policy
MCTS certifications are retired when Microsoft discontinues mainstream support for the related technology.
| • | Learn about the new generation of Microsoft Certification lifecycle policies |
Certification paths
| My profile | Consider earning this certification | By passing this exam |
I work with SQL Server 2008 and perform database administrator tasks: installing, configuring, and maintaining. | MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance | Exam 70-432: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Installation and Maintenance Exam 70-432 is also required for this certification: MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 |
I work with SQL Server 2008 and write application code against systems that run SQL Server 2008, write T-SQL or Microsoft .NET CLR code that runs inside SQL Server 2008, or develop solutions in SQL Server 2008. | MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Database Development | Exam 70-433: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Database Development Exam 70-433 is also required for this certification: MCITP: Database Developer 2008 |
I work with SQL Server 2008 and work with the business intelligence technologies, including Reporting Services, Analysis Services, and Integration Services. | MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance | Exam 70-448: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance Exam 70-448 is also required for this certification: MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer 2008 |