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Microsoft Certified
Database Administrator The Microsoft Certified Database
Administrator (MCDBA) on Microsoft SQL Server 2000 credential is the premier
certification for professionals who implement and administer Microsoft SQL
Server™ databases. The certification is appropriate for individuals who
derive physical database designs, develop logical data models, create
physical databases, create data services by using Transact-SQL, manage and
maintain databases, configure and manage security, monitor and optimize
databases, and install and configure SQL Server.
The MCDBA on SQL Server 2000 Certification Is Appropriate For
• Database administrators
• Database analysts
• Database developers
By earning the premier MCDBA on SQL Server 2000 credential, individuals are
demonstrating that they have the skills necessary to lead organizations in
the successful design, implementation, and administration of SQL Server
databases.
MCDBA on SQL Server 2000 candidates should have at least one year of
experience working with SQL Server. For additional requirements to earn the
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator credential please see MCDBA
Requirements below.
MCDBA Requirements
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) on Microsoft SQL
Server™ 2000 candidates need to pass three core exams and one elective exam
that provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and
expertise in the implementation and administration of SQL Server databases.
NEW: Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 exams now can be used to fulfill the
networking systems core exam requirement in combination with SQL Server 2000
exams.
MCDBAs on Microsoft SQL Server 2000 are not required to pass Windows Server
2003 exams to retain MCDBA certification. The Windows 2000 Server exams and
the Windows Server 2003 exams for the MCDBA on SQL Server 2000 certification
remain available concurrently.
Core Exams (3 Exams Required)
MCDBA candidates are required to pass one SQL Server administration exam
and one SQL Server design exam. In addition, MCDBA candidates have the
option to pass either one Windows 2000 Server or one Windows Server 2003
exam to fulfill the networking systems core requirement.
3 Elective Exams (1 Exam Required)
In addition to the core exam requirements, you must also pass one
elective exam that provides proof of expertise with a specific Microsoft
server product.
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