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Microsoft Certified Database Administrator

Demonstrate that you have the skills to lead organisations in the successful design, implementation, and administration of Microsoft SQL Server 2000 databases with the Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) credential.

If you are a database professional using Microsoft SQL Server 2005, you should consider the new Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) and Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credentials. They provide IT Professionals with a simpler and more targeted framework to showcase their technical and on-the-job skills.

•Find out more about the new Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist credential
•Find out more about the new Microsoft Certified IT Professional credential
•Find out more about requirements and training resources for the MCDBA credential
•Find out more about MCDBA certification benefits
•Read frequently asked questions about the MCDBA credential

Highlights

This course is ideal for you if you're a database professional with experience in Oracle, IBM DB2, and Sybase and you want to learn SQL Server.

•Fast-track your SQL Server learning with course 2723

Find out more about the premier certification for professionals who implement and administer SQL Server databases.

•Learn more about MCDBA certification

Find out how, if you're an MCDBA, you can upgrade to the MCITP: Database Administrator certification by taking one upgrade exam instead of the two standard exams.

•Upgrade from MCDBA to MCITP: Database Administrator

Exchange hints and tips with your industry peers.

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Six steps to certification

Discover the six steps you need to take to become an MCDBA

Get started on Microsoft SQL Server 2005 with special offers on Microsoft E-Learning.

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