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 Microsoft Certifications feature succinct paths to help you
 become Microsoft Certified.

 Different series highlight technology expertise by job
 function.

 Provides a clear, concise way to highlight your specific
 skill set and validates your abilities at every stage of your
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Technical Certification path
                              Board Review
       Microsoft Certified    Validates expert level skills
           ARCHITECT           within a specific technology
                              Trusted Advisor/Leader/Consultant

                              Computer Based and Hands –on Exams
       Microsoft Certified    Select Prometric Testing Centers Worldwide
            MASTER            Validates expert level skills


                              Computer Based exams
       Microsoft Certified
                              Prometric Testing Centers Worldwide
       IT PROFESSIONAL /      Validates job role skills (why & when)
    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPER

                              Computer Based exams
      Microsoft Certified     Prometric Testing Centers Worldwide
    TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST     Validates job ready skills (how)

                              Web based
                              Academic classroom
     Microsoft Technology     Validates foundational knowledge
          ASSOCIATE            (what)
                              Student Certification
Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA)
                          certifications are designed to help validate
   Microsoft Certified    your skills as a qualified professional in IT
                          architecture.
       ARCHITECT


                          Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) certifications
                          demonstrate the in-depth technical skills of senior IT
   Microsoft Certified    experts who have demonstrated mastery of a core
                          Microsoft Server technology through rigorous training
        MASTER            and the passing of knowledge and lab-based
                          certification exams.



                         Microsoft Professional certifications, which include the
                         Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) and Microsoft
   Microsoft Certified   Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) certifications,
                         are designed to demonstrate a comprehensive set of job-
   IT PROFESSIONAL /     related skills, such as project management, system
                         design, operations management, and planning.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPER

                          Microsoft Technology Specialist Series (MCTS)
                          certifications are designed to demonstrate in-
  Microsoft Certified     depth knowledge of a key product or technology,
                          validating the ability to implement, build,
TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST     troubleshoot, and debug a particular Microsoft
                          technology



                          Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)
                          certifications validate the fundamental
 Microsoft Technology     knowledge essential to prepare students for
                          advanced technology classes and successful                 Associate
      ASSOCIATE           careers in IT.
Why Certify?
 Improve career opportunities
   Organizations take certification into consideration when
   hiring candidates and tend to view certification as a more
   objective measure of a candidate’s skills than self reported
   skills and competency *
   Microsoft certification can lead to more earning power with
   average salaries for Microsoft Certified Professionals showing
   a notable increase over the previous year.**
    The added market value that a certification can be as high
      as 30% - 40%. The average salary uplift reported across all
      certifications in the study was in the 5% - 11% range.*
Why Certify?

 Add value and gain recognition
   Industry recognition of technical proficiency and proof of
   technical leadership
   With every certification achieved, individuals add value to
   organization through increased productivity and the ability to
   deploy technologies effectively.
   Earn respected place within the organization as a specialist in
   roles or technologies
Why Certify?
 Stay ahead - take advantage of career and technical tools *
    Exclusive technical information through Microsoft Product
    Support Knowledge base
    Market technical talents to employers looking for certified
    professionals in the MCP Career Center
    Manage your skills development path using the Microsoft
    Certification Planner
SQL Server 2008 Overview
                          Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA)
    Microsoft Certified   1. SQL Server 2008
        ARCHITECT


                          Microsoft Certified Master (MCM)
    Microsoft Certified   1. SQL Server 2008
         MASTER

                          Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
    Microsoft Certified   1. Database Administrator 2008
    IT PROFESSIONAL /     2. Database Developer 2008
 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPER   3. Business Intelligence Developer 2008
                          Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
   Microsoft Certified    1. SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance
 TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
                          2. SQL Server 2008, Database Development
                          3. SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and
                             Maintenance
  Microsoft Technology    Microsoft Certified Technical Associate (MTA)
       ASSOCIATE
                          1. Database Fundamentals
SQL Server 2008 - MTA Requirements




Exam 98-364: Database Fundamentals   Database
                                     Fundamentals
SQL Server 2008 – TS Requirements

 Exam 70-432: TS: Microsoft SQL Server
 2008, Implementation and Maintenance      SQL Server 2008,
                                           Implementation and
                                           Maintenance




 Exam 70-433: TS: Microsoft SQL Server     SQL Server 2008,
 2008, Database Development                Database Development




 Exam 70-448: TS: Microsoft SQL Server     SQL Server 2008,
 2008, Business Intelligence Development   Business Intelligence
 and Maintenance                           Development and
                                           Maintenance
SQL Server 2008 – IT Pro Requirements
 Exam 70-453: Upgrade: Transition your
 MCITP SQL Server 2005 DBA to
 Administrator Skills to MCITP SQL Server
 2008
 OR
 Exam 70-450: PRO: Designing,                    Database
 Optimizing and Maintaining a Database           Administrator 2008
 Administrative Solution Using Microsoft
 SQL Server 2008
 and
 Exam 70-432: TS: Microsoft SQL Server
 2008, Implementation and Maintenance

 Exam 70-454: Upgrade: Transition your MCITP
 SQL Server 2005 DBD to MCITP SQL Server
 2008 DBD
 OR
 Exam 70-451: PRO: Designing Database            Database Developer
 Solutions and Data Access Using Microsoft SQL   2008
 Server 2008
 and
 Exam 70-433: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008,
 Database Development
SQL Server 2008 – IT Pro Requirements


 Exam 70-455: Upgrade: Transition your
 MCITP SQL Server 2005 BI Developer
 Skills to MCITP SQL Server 2008 BI
 Developer

 OR
                                           Business Intelligence
 Exam 70-452: PRO: SQL Server 2008,        Developer 2008
 Business Intelligence Development and
 Maintenance
 and
 Exam 70-448: TS: Microsoft SQL Server
 2008, Business Intelligence Development
 and Maintenance
SQL Server 2008 - MCM Requirements
 Exam 70-450: PRO: Designing, Optimizing and
 Maintaining a Database Administrative Solution
 Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
 and
 Exam 70-432: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008,
 Implementation and Maintenance}
 OR
 {Exam 70-443: PRO: Designing a Database Server
 Infrastructure by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
 and
 Exam 70-444: PRO: Optimizing and Maintaining a
 Database Administration Solution by Using
 Microsoft SQL Server 2005                           Microsoft Certified
 and
                                                     Master
 Exam 70-431: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005,
 Implementation and Maintenance}
 AND
 {Exam 70-451: PRO: Designing Database
 Solutions and Data Access Using Microsoft SQL
 Server 2008
 and
 Exam 70-433: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008,
 Database Development}
 OR
 {Exam 70-441: PRO: Designing Database
 Solutions by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
SQL Server 2008 - MCA Requirements




MCM: SQL Server 2008                   Microsoft Certified
AND                                    Architect
Pass board certification. Additional
information here.
Recommended Learning
 Resources: MCTS Exams
Certification Exams    Microsoft Official Courses                         Microsoft Press Books         Microsoft E-Learning
Exam 70-432: TS:       Course 6231: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server    MCTS Self-Paced Training      Collection 6369: Implementing
Microsoft SQL Server   2008 Database (5 days)                             Kit (Exam 70-432):            and Maintaining a Microsoft SQL
2008,                  and                                                Microsoft SQL Server          Server 2008 Database (16 hours)
Implementation and     Course 6232: Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server   2008– Implementation and      and
Maintenance            2008 Database (5 days, partial coverage)           Maintenance                   Collection 2778: Writing Queries
                                                                          ISBN: 9780735626058           Using Microsoft SQL Server
                                                                                                        2008 Transact-SQL (18 hours)
Exam 70-433: TS:     Course 6232: Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server     MCTS Self-Paced Training      Collection 6370: SQL Server 2008
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database (5 days)                               Kit (Exam 70-433):            Database Development
2008, Database       and                                                  Microsoft SQL Server          (20 hours)
Development          Course 2778: Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL     2008– Database                and
                     Server 2008                                          Development                   Collection 2778: Writing Queries
                     and                                                  ISBN: 9780735626393           Using Microsoft SQL Server
                     Transact-SQL (3 days)                                                              2008 Transact-SQL (18 hours)
                     Course 6231: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server
                     2008 Database (5 days, partial coverage)
Exam 70-448: TS:     Course 6234: Implementing and Maintaining            MCTS Self-Paced Training      Collection 6233: Implementing
Microsoft SQL Server Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services (3       Kit (Exam 70-448):            and Maintaining Business
2008, Business       days)                                                Microsoft SQL Server          Intelligence in SQL 2008:
Intelligence         and                                                  2008– Business Intelligence   Integration Services, Reporting
Development          Course 6235: Implementing and Maintaining            Development and               Services
and Maintenance      Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Integration Services (3    Maintenance                   and Analysis Services (24 hours)
                     days)                                                ISBN: 9780735626362
                     and
                     Course 6236: Implementing and Maintaining
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Sql Server 2008 Roadmap

  • 1.
    SQL Server 2008Technical Certification Roadmap TrainCanada.com
  • 2.
    Microsoft Certification MicrosoftCertifications feature succinct paths to help you become Microsoft Certified. Different series highlight technology expertise by job function. Provides a clear, concise way to highlight your specific skill set and validates your abilities at every stage of your professional development.
  • 3.
    Technical Certification path  Board Review Microsoft Certified  Validates expert level skills ARCHITECT within a specific technology  Trusted Advisor/Leader/Consultant  Computer Based and Hands –on Exams Microsoft Certified  Select Prometric Testing Centers Worldwide MASTER  Validates expert level skills  Computer Based exams Microsoft Certified  Prometric Testing Centers Worldwide IT PROFESSIONAL /  Validates job role skills (why & when) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPER  Computer Based exams Microsoft Certified  Prometric Testing Centers Worldwide TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST  Validates job ready skills (how)  Web based  Academic classroom Microsoft Technology  Validates foundational knowledge ASSOCIATE (what)  Student Certification
  • 4.
    Microsoft Certified Architect(MCA) certifications are designed to help validate Microsoft Certified your skills as a qualified professional in IT architecture. ARCHITECT Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) certifications demonstrate the in-depth technical skills of senior IT Microsoft Certified experts who have demonstrated mastery of a core Microsoft Server technology through rigorous training MASTER and the passing of knowledge and lab-based certification exams. Microsoft Professional certifications, which include the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) and Microsoft Microsoft Certified Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) certifications, are designed to demonstrate a comprehensive set of job- IT PROFESSIONAL / related skills, such as project management, system design, operations management, and planning. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPER Microsoft Technology Specialist Series (MCTS) certifications are designed to demonstrate in- Microsoft Certified depth knowledge of a key product or technology, validating the ability to implement, build, TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST troubleshoot, and debug a particular Microsoft technology Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certifications validate the fundamental Microsoft Technology knowledge essential to prepare students for advanced technology classes and successful Associate ASSOCIATE careers in IT.
  • 5.
    Why Certify? Improvecareer opportunities Organizations take certification into consideration when hiring candidates and tend to view certification as a more objective measure of a candidate’s skills than self reported skills and competency * Microsoft certification can lead to more earning power with average salaries for Microsoft Certified Professionals showing a notable increase over the previous year.**  The added market value that a certification can be as high as 30% - 40%. The average salary uplift reported across all certifications in the study was in the 5% - 11% range.*
  • 6.
    Why Certify? Addvalue and gain recognition Industry recognition of technical proficiency and proof of technical leadership With every certification achieved, individuals add value to organization through increased productivity and the ability to deploy technologies effectively. Earn respected place within the organization as a specialist in roles or technologies
  • 7.
    Why Certify? Stayahead - take advantage of career and technical tools * Exclusive technical information through Microsoft Product Support Knowledge base Market technical talents to employers looking for certified professionals in the MCP Career Center Manage your skills development path using the Microsoft Certification Planner
  • 8.
    SQL Server 2008Overview Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) Microsoft Certified 1. SQL Server 2008 ARCHITECT Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) Microsoft Certified 1. SQL Server 2008 MASTER Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Microsoft Certified 1. Database Administrator 2008 IT PROFESSIONAL / 2. Database Developer 2008 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPER 3. Business Intelligence Developer 2008 Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Microsoft Certified 1. SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST 2. SQL Server 2008, Database Development 3. SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance Microsoft Technology Microsoft Certified Technical Associate (MTA) ASSOCIATE 1. Database Fundamentals
  • 9.
    SQL Server 2008- MTA Requirements Exam 98-364: Database Fundamentals Database Fundamentals
  • 10.
    SQL Server 2008– TS Requirements Exam 70-432: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance Exam 70-433: TS: Microsoft SQL Server SQL Server 2008, 2008, Database Development Database Development Exam 70-448: TS: Microsoft SQL Server SQL Server 2008, 2008, Business Intelligence Development Business Intelligence and Maintenance Development and Maintenance
  • 11.
    SQL Server 2008– IT Pro Requirements Exam 70-453: Upgrade: Transition your MCITP SQL Server 2005 DBA to Administrator Skills to MCITP SQL Server 2008 OR Exam 70-450: PRO: Designing, Database Optimizing and Maintaining a Database Administrator 2008 Administrative Solution Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and Exam 70-432: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance Exam 70-454: Upgrade: Transition your MCITP SQL Server 2005 DBD to MCITP SQL Server 2008 DBD OR Exam 70-451: PRO: Designing Database Database Developer Solutions and Data Access Using Microsoft SQL 2008 Server 2008 and Exam 70-433: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Database Development
  • 12.
    SQL Server 2008– IT Pro Requirements Exam 70-455: Upgrade: Transition your MCITP SQL Server 2005 BI Developer Skills to MCITP SQL Server 2008 BI Developer OR Business Intelligence Exam 70-452: PRO: SQL Server 2008, Developer 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance and Exam 70-448: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance
  • 13.
    SQL Server 2008- MCM Requirements Exam 70-450: PRO: Designing, Optimizing and Maintaining a Database Administrative Solution Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and Exam 70-432: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance} OR {Exam 70-443: PRO: Designing a Database Server Infrastructure by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and Exam 70-444: PRO: Optimizing and Maintaining a Database Administration Solution by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Microsoft Certified and Master Exam 70-431: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Implementation and Maintenance} AND {Exam 70-451: PRO: Designing Database Solutions and Data Access Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and Exam 70-433: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Database Development} OR {Exam 70-441: PRO: Designing Database Solutions by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
  • 14.
    SQL Server 2008- MCA Requirements MCM: SQL Server 2008 Microsoft Certified AND Architect Pass board certification. Additional information here.
  • 15.
    Recommended Learning Resources:MCTS Exams Certification Exams Microsoft Official Courses Microsoft Press Books Microsoft E-Learning Exam 70-432: TS: Course 6231: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server MCTS Self-Paced Training Collection 6369: Implementing Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database (5 days) Kit (Exam 70-432): and Maintaining a Microsoft SQL 2008, and Microsoft SQL Server Server 2008 Database (16 hours) Implementation and Course 6232: Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2008– Implementation and and Maintenance 2008 Database (5 days, partial coverage) Maintenance Collection 2778: Writing Queries ISBN: 9780735626058 Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Transact-SQL (18 hours) Exam 70-433: TS: Course 6232: Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server MCTS Self-Paced Training Collection 6370: SQL Server 2008 Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database (5 days) Kit (Exam 70-433): Database Development 2008, Database and Microsoft SQL Server (20 hours) Development Course 2778: Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL 2008– Database and Server 2008 Development Collection 2778: Writing Queries and ISBN: 9780735626393 Using Microsoft SQL Server Transact-SQL (3 days) 2008 Transact-SQL (18 hours) Course 6231: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database (5 days, partial coverage) Exam 70-448: TS: Course 6234: Implementing and Maintaining MCTS Self-Paced Training Collection 6233: Implementing Microsoft SQL Server Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services (3 Kit (Exam 70-448): and Maintaining Business 2008, Business days) Microsoft SQL Server Intelligence in SQL 2008: Intelligence and 2008– Business Intelligence Integration Services, Reporting Development Course 6235: Implementing and Maintaining Development and Services and Maintenance Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Integration Services (3 Maintenance and Analysis Services (24 hours) days) ISBN: 9780735626362 and Course 6236: Implementing and Maintaining
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    • For moreinformation, visit: www.microsoft.com/learning/career • Microsoft Learning www.microsoft.com/learning

Editor's Notes

  • #5 Earning a Microsoft Certification validates your proven experience and knowledge in using Microsoft products and solutions. Designed to be relevant in today’s rapidly changing IT marketplace, Microsoft Certifications help you use evolving technologies, fine-tune your troubleshooting skills, and improve your job satisfaction. Whether you are new to technology, changing jobs, or a seasoned IT professional, earning a certification demonstrates to customers, peers, and employers that you are committed to advancing your skills and taking on greater challenges.
  • #6 Source * Gartner 2006 IT Market Compensation Study, July 2006** Redmond magazine’s 11th annual survey of Compensation for Microsoft IT professionals*** “The Value of Certification : Connecting the Dots between employers and employees, March 2007”
  • #7 Source * Gartner 2006 IT Market Compensation Study, July 2006** Redmond magazine’s 11th annual survey of Compensation for Microsoft IT professionals*** “The Value of Certification : Connecting the Dots between employers and employees, March 2007”
  • #8 Source * Gartner 2006 IT Market Compensation Study, July 2006** Redmond magazine’s 11th annual survey of Compensation for Microsoft IT professionals*** “The Value of Certification : Connecting the Dots between employers and employees, March 2007”
  • #9 Microsoft SQL Server 2008 provides a trusted, productive, and intelligent data platform that enables you to run your most demanding mission-critical applications, reduce time and cost of development and management of applications, and deliver actionable insight to your entire organization.
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  • #13 Emphasize advancement. (continue the career journey)Applicable to those who have a certification. Who are MCPs
  • #14 Emphasize where to start for students new to technology
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