MCDBA: Manage Your Database

Did you ever browse through an interactive website? If yes, you may observe the website throws up some data based on your requirements. If you are wondering where the data comes from, in all likelihood it is coming from a SQL Server Database. Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) allows you to design, implement and manage such SQL Server Databases and more.

Boasting of being the number one of its kind, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator allows you to conceptualize and implement your database solutions. If querying a warehouse of data and required results being returned to the front end interests you, then MCDBA is the certification of the day.

When we talk of various databases which Microsoft has registered trademarks on, we freeze on MS-Access and MS-SQL Server. Much to the want of the industry, MS-SQL Server has found its way to a lot of corporate houses. With SQL Server 2005 being the latest addition to MS - SQL2000 and 2003, the MCDBA certification has in concept got an overhaul. Candidates appearing for the MCDBA certification in turn fundamentally get certified on MS-SQL allowing them to get an MS-SQL Certification.

Below mentioned are some requirements which govern the Microsoft Certified Database Administrator Certification (MCDBA):

  • Candidates need to have basic knowledge of MS-SQL Server and its functionalities to start attending the course.
  • Candidates must understand that the MCDBA examinations are tough and to get a MCDBA Certification would mean you need to understand the concepts and apply them to 'on-hand' situations.
  • There are no e-learning courses available for SQL Server Design and Administration. So candidates willing to take the certification examination in these modules will be advised to visit their nearest training institute which offers them these courses.
  • It is simple. If you clear three SQL Server Administration and one SQL Server Design examinations, you get your MCDBA Certificate. These examinations form a part of the Core Examinations. Not there quite. You would also need to pass one Elective examination in addition to the Core Examinations to lay your hands on the coveted Microsoft Certified Database Administrator Certificate.

The list of all these courses are available on the internet which allows you to make your choice of which examination to appear for. Be assured, as I said earlier, learning these courses relating to the MCDBA Certificate is tough and apart from skills it would also require your optimum investment of time and energy.

With MCDBA certifications for SQL Server - 2005 on the rise, you would do well to understand that the SQL Server arena is re-inventing itself by the day.

It is entirely your option whether you choose certification for SQL-2000/SQL-2003/SQL-2005. Based on who you are and what you want to become, they will definitely add four stars to your bio-data.