I've been working with SQL for close to a year now and I'm wondering if its worth the time and money to become certified. Are DBA's still on the up and rising or another job that will be outsourced to India?
I am wanting to take the 70-228 and 70-229 exams. Does anyone who has already passed them have any recommendations for the best / most complete books for studying them? Opinions seem so varied on Amazon...
Is it worth studying towards an MCDBA (hopefully going to get myemployer to pay for it) ... has anyone completed it in the UK? if sowhat learning methods did you use(ie Boot Camp, elearning etc)? Andwho do you recommend for the training course?ThanksChris Longstaff
Anyone take (and pass) the MCDBA exams? If so, do you feel the experience was worth it? I'm most interested in what I can learn. Do you feel that it's a respected certification (like an MCSE)?
Is MCDBA worth of the time and money one has to put into to acheive it? I am talking in terms of getting a job. Do you think after getting MCDBA you have gained sustantial knowledge about the subject?
I havent appeared for any of the MS exams as yet but would like to start with 70 228 and 70 229.
I like reading BOL, but i guess for certfn exams you have to have a diff approach...
For my last 3 years I have work with the SQL 2000 as a database analysis. Now I want to get a certification to prepare me to look for a better job. Which certification is more valuable in today job marker MCTS or MCDBA.
I'll be taking this test and was hoping for some input, please. 1. How long is it ? 2. Anything in particular I should look out for ? 3. Should you only spend a certain amount of time on each question ? 4. Any place I can find any coupons for the heavy $125 fee ? 5. What company did you sign up through ? 6. Any other input, would greatly be appreciated !!
Hey guys, Im wanted to know what was the best training software to pass the mcdba cert or better yet, what is best software for exam 70-228 which is the first exam to take. Classes are just too expensive right now for me=( I am open for suggestions. Thank Guys
Hi All,I'm about to begin studying for the MCDBA certification and I'mwondering what books people would recommend?The following gets a good review, so I'm planning on purchasing it:MCSA/MCSE/MCDBA Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft SQL Server 2000System Administration, 70-228, Second EditionHowever, I'd like to also go through a second book as well, just tomake sure my coverage is as complete as possible, and I'm wondering ifanyone has any suggestions?Many thanks in advance,Murray
I am certified Oracle DBA/Developer/Internet Developer. Now, I am interested in Microsoft Certificated DBA (MCDBA/MCSD).
By the way, I don't want to waste money to purchase the Microsoft exam software (Self Test Software) and training material. So, I want to exchange the MCDBA exam software and training material with you by using Oracle OCP 8i, Developer 2000 Rel 2.0 and MCSE 2000 Self Test Software.
I can use Oracle 8iDBA, Oracle Developer and MCSE 2000 self test software listed below to exchange 70-228,70-229,70-215,70-216,70-175 or other MCDBA 2000 and MCSE 2000 self test software and training materials.
<Oracle 8i DBA> 1Z0-001 Introduction to Oracle: SQL and PL/SQL 1Z0-023 Oracle8i: Architecture and Administration 1Z0-024 Oracle8i: Performance Tuning 1Z0-025 Oracle8i: Backup and Recovery 1Z0-026 Oracle8i: Network Administration
<Oracle Developer> 1Z0-101 Develop PL/SQL Program Units 1Z0-121 Developer/2000: Build Forms I 1Z0-122 Developer/2000: Build Forms II 1Z0-123 Developer/2000: Build Reports
<MCSE 2000> 70-210 Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional 70-215 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server 70-216 Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure 70-217 Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure 70-219 Designing a Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure - (Includes 4 Case Studies)
By the way, if you have any one of 70-228,70-229,70-175,70-176,70-100, I can use whole set of Self test software to exchange yours. Please provide email accounts with at least 5MB space for exchanging Self Test Software.
Thanks and Regards,
Jack OCP DBA/Developer/Internet Developer jacklam@tom.com