MCP Tests Off MCDBA CD Have Script Errors!

I decided to become MCDBA certified and bought a book (70-228) that
will help me study for the first test. I pop in one of the CD's it
came with and install the test questions. When I launch the program I
get this: http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/7...pterror2zm.jpg
Okay, I click yes, and it loads the program. I then click start test
and I get another one of those messages. I click ok and then I get a
blank screen. I figure maybe it has something to do with the fact that
I have Firefox as my default browser, so I set IE as my default browser
and have the same problem. I tried lowering the security settings all
the way with no luck as well as making sure anything related to scripts
under the advanced tab in IE settings is checked or allowed to run. I
reboot, still nothing. I install it on my laptop with XP SP2 as well,
same thing.
Has anyone run across this problem before? Are these tests not
compatible with XP SP2? I've already emailed Microsoft about it, but
I'm pretty sure I'll be certified before I get a response. Being able
to use these tests is what lead me to purchase the book in the first
place.
Edit-My friend bought the same book earlier in the year and I had him
try to install it on his XP laptop and he has the same problem.
*Bump
|||Turns out there is a patch for the program. Apparently a security fix
in SP2 breaks the program. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/885674/en-us

MCP Tests Off MCDBA CD Have Script Errors!

I decided to become MCDBA certified and bought a book (70-228) that
will help me study for the first test. I pop in one of the CD's it
came with and install the test questions. When I launch the program I
get this: http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/...ipterror2zm.jpg
Okay, I click yes, and it loads the program. I then click start test
and I get another one of those messages. I click ok and then I get a
blank screen. I figure maybe it has something to do with the fact that
I have Firefox as my default browser, so I set IE as my default browser
and have the same problem. I tried lowering the security settings all
the way with no luck as well as making sure anything related to scripts
under the advanced tab in IE settings is checked or allowed to run. I
reboot, still nothing. I install it on my laptop with XP SP2 as well,
same thing.
Has anyone run across this problem before? Are these tests not
compatible with XP SP2? I've already emailed Microsoft about it, but
I'm pretty sure I'll be certified before I get a response. Being able
to use these tests is what lead me to purchase the book in the first
place.
Edit-My friend bought the same book earlier in the year and I had him
try to install it on his XP laptop and he has the same problem.*Bump|||Turns out there is a patch for the program. Apparently a security fix
in SP2 breaks the program. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/885674/en-us

MCP Tests Off MCDBA CD Have Script Errors!

I decided to become MCDBA certified and bought a book (70-228) that
will help me study for the first test. I pop in one of the CD's it
came with and install the test questions. When I launch the program I
get this: http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/7994/scripterror2zm.jpg
Okay, I click yes, and it loads the program. I then click start test
and I get another one of those messages. I click ok and then I get a
blank screen. I figure maybe it has something to do with the fact that
I have Firefox as my default browser, so I set IE as my default browser
and have the same problem. I tried lowering the security settings all
the way with no luck as well as making sure anything related to scripts
under the advanced tab in IE settings is checked or allowed to run. I
reboot, still nothing. I install it on my laptop with XP SP2 as well,
same thing.
Has anyone run across this problem before? Are these tests not
compatible with XP SP2? I've already emailed Microsoft about it, but
I'm pretty sure I'll be certified before I get a response. Being able
to use these tests is what lead me to purchase the book in the first
place.
Edit-My friend bought the same book earlier in the year and I had him
try to install it on his XP laptop and he has the same problem.*Bump|||Turns out there is a patch for the program. Apparently a security fix
in SP2 breaks the program. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/885674/en-us

MCDBA Roadmap

Hey Guys,
Does any 1 have the roadmap to MCDBA? If you have the document, please send
me a link where I can download or please email the document to
seelanr@.hotmail.com
Thanks"Seelan Raja" <seelan_rd@.NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:%234iLarkNGHA.1716@.TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Hey Guys,
> Does any 1 have the roadmap to MCDBA? If you have the document, please
> send
> me a link where I can download or please email the document to
> seelanr@.hotmail.com
> Thanks
>
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcdba/mcdba.asp
Rick Sawtell
MCT, MCSD, MCDBA|||Thanks Rick
But that web page only has the requirements and NOT the ROADMAP.
"Rick Sawtell" <Quickening@.msn.com> wrote in message
news:uACCW9kNGHA.2624@.TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> "Seelan Raja" <seelan_rd@.NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:%234iLarkNGHA.1716@.TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcdba/mcdba.asp
>
> Rick Sawtell
> MCT, MCSD, MCDBA
>
>|||What are you talking about if not the MCDBA requirements? The roadmap
is simply do the 3 core exams (SQL design, SQL admin & one of the Win
Server exams) and 1 of the electives (mostly dev/design exams). Or do
you mean MCDBA (SQL 7) -> MCDBA (SQL 2000) -> MCDBA (SQL 2005) -> ?
etc.? If so then this may (or may not) be helpful:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcitp/dbadmin/
*mike hodgson*
http://sqlnerd.blogspot.com
Seelan Raja wrote:

>Thanks Rick
>But that web page only has the requirements and NOT the ROADMAP.
>"Rick Sawtell" <Quickening@.msn.com> wrote in message
>news:uACCW9kNGHA.2624@.TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>
>
>|||Hey Guys,
Thanks for the replies but What I am looking for is the steps/the order in w
hich I take the courses/ exam.
-Seelan
"Mike Hodgson" <e1minst3r@.gmail.com> wrote in message news:OJgWJBoNGHA.3936@.
TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
What are you talking about if not the MCDBA requirements? The roadmap is simply do the
3 core exams (SQL design, SQL admin & one of the Win Server exams) and 1 of the electi
ves (mostly dev/design exams). Or do you mean MCDBA (SQL 7) -> MCDBA (SQL 2000) -> MCD
BA (SQL 2005) -> ? etc.? If so then this may (or may not) be helpful: http://ww
w.microsoft.com/le.../mcitp/dbadmin/
mike hodgson
http://sqlnerd.blogspot.com
Seelan Raja wrote:
Thanks Rick
But that web page only has the requirements and NOT the ROADMAP.
"Rick Sawtell" <Quickening@.msn.com> wrote in message
news:uACCW9kNGHA.2624@.TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
"Seelan Raja" <seelan_rd@.NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:%234iLarkNGHA.1716@.TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
Hey Guys,
Does any 1 have the roadmap to MCDBA? If you have the document, please
send
me a link where I can download or please email the document to
seelanr@.hotmail.com
Thanks
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcdba/mcdba.asp
Rick Sawtell
MCT, MCSD, MCDBA|||There are no steps. Order is unimportant. You can take them in any
order you feel like. Each exam is independent in it's own right. Many
people like to do the ones they are most comfortably with first (ie. the
ones they think they are most likely to pass) to give them a confidence
boost for the harder ones but it's all just personal preference.
*mike hodgson*
http://sqlnerd.blogspot.com
Seelan Raja wrote:
[vbcol=seagreen]
> Hey Guys,
> Thanks for the replies but What I am looking for is the steps/the
> order in which I take the courses/ exam.
> -Seelan
> "Mike Hodgson" <e1minst3r@.gmail.com <mailto:e1minst3r@.gmail.com>>
> wrote in message news:OJgWJBoNGHA.3936@.TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> What are you talking about if not the MCDBA requirements? The
> roadmap is simply do the 3 core exams (SQL design, SQL admin & one
> of the Win Server exams) and 1 of the electives (mostly dev/design
> exams). Or do you mean MCDBA (SQL 7) -> MCDBA (SQL 2000) -> MCDBA
> (SQL 2005) -> ? etc.? If so then this may (or may not) be
> helpful: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcitp/dbadmin/
> --
> *mike hodgson*
> http://sqlnerd.blogspot.com
>
> Seelan Raja wrote:
>

MCDBA Roadmap

Hey Guys,
Does any 1 have the roadmap to MCDBA? If you have the document, please send
me a link where I can download or please email the document to
seelanr@.hotmail.com
Thanks
"Seelan Raja" <seelan_rd@.NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:%234iLarkNGHA.1716@.TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Hey Guys,
> Does any 1 have the roadmap to MCDBA? If you have the document, please
> send
> me a link where I can download or please email the document to
> seelanr@.hotmail.com
> Thanks
>
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcdba/mcdba.asp
Rick Sawtell
MCT, MCSD, MCDBA
|||Thanks Rick
But that web page only has the requirements and NOT the ROADMAP.
"Rick Sawtell" <Quickening@.msn.com> wrote in message
news:uACCW9kNGHA.2624@.TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> "Seelan Raja" <seelan_rd@.NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:%234iLarkNGHA.1716@.TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcdba/mcdba.asp
>
> Rick Sawtell
> MCT, MCSD, MCDBA
>
>
|||What are you talking about if not the MCDBA requirements? The roadmap
is simply do the 3 core exams (SQL design, SQL admin & one of the Win
Server exams) and 1 of the electives (mostly dev/design exams). Or do
you mean MCDBA (SQL 7) -> MCDBA (SQL 2000) -> MCDBA (SQL 2005) -> ?
etc.? If so then this may (or may not) be helpful:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcitp/dbadmin/
*mike hodgson*
http://sqlnerd.blogspot.com
Seelan Raja wrote:

>Thanks Rick
>But that web page only has the requirements and NOT the ROADMAP.
>"Rick Sawtell" <Quickening@.msn.com> wrote in message
>news:uACCW9kNGHA.2624@.TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>
>
>
|||Hey Guys,
Thanks for the replies but What I am looking for is the steps/the order in which I take the courses/ exam.
-Seelan
"Mike Hodgson" <e1minst3r@.gmail.com> wrote in message news:OJgWJBoNGHA.3936@.TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
What are you talking about if not the MCDBA requirements? The roadmap is simply do the 3 core exams (SQL design, SQL admin & one of the Win Server exams) and 1 of the electives (mostly dev/design exams). Or do you mean MCDBA (SQL 7) -> MCDBA (SQL 2000) -> MCDBA (SQL 2005) -> ? etc.? If so then this may (or may not) be helpful: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcitp/dbadmin/
mike hodgson
http://sqlnerd.blogspot.com
Seelan Raja wrote:
Thanks Rick
But that web page only has the requirements and NOT the ROADMAP.
"Rick Sawtell" <Quickening@.msn.com> wrote in message
news:uACCW9kNGHA.2624@.TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
"Seelan Raja" <seelan_rd@.NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:%234iLarkNGHA.1716@.TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
Hey Guys,
Does any 1 have the roadmap to MCDBA? If you have the document, please
send
me a link where I can download or please email the document to
seelanr@.hotmail.com
Thanks
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcdba/mcdba.asp
Rick Sawtell
MCT, MCSD, MCDBA
|||There are no steps. Order is unimportant. You can take them in any
order you feel like. Each exam is independent in it's own right. Many
people like to do the ones they are most comfortably with first (ie. the
ones they think they are most likely to pass) to give them a confidence
boost for the harder ones but it's all just personal preference.
*mike hodgson*
http://sqlnerd.blogspot.com
Seelan Raja wrote:
[vbcol=seagreen]
> Hey Guys,
> Thanks for the replies but What I am looking for is the steps/the
> order in which I take the courses/ exam.
> -Seelan
> "Mike Hodgson" <e1minst3r@.gmail.com <mailto:e1minst3r@.gmail.com>>
> wrote in message news:OJgWJBoNGHA.3936@.TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> What are you talking about if not the MCDBA requirements? The
> roadmap is simply do the 3 core exams (SQL design, SQL admin & one
> of the Win Server exams) and 1 of the electives (mostly dev/design
> exams). Or do you mean MCDBA (SQL 7) -> MCDBA (SQL 2000) -> MCDBA
> (SQL 2005) -> ? etc.? If so then this may (or may not) be
> helpful: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcitp/dbadmin/
> --
> *mike hodgson*
> http://sqlnerd.blogspot.com
>
> Seelan Raja wrote:
sql

MCDBA preparation

Any good tips for passing the MCDBA cert exams?
Thanks
Scotthttp://www.mcsebraindumps.com/|||are they worth the money to help me pass the mcsdba exams?|||Study the heck out of BOL, it's free

http://www.microsoft.com/sql/techinfo/productdoc/2000/books.asp?

HTH

MCDBA or MCTS

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.

That would be easy. MCTS - SQL Server, MCITP - Database Administrator, or MCITP - Database Developer. Why? MCDBA is a SQL Server 2000 certification. MCTS - SQL Server is the Microsoft Certfied Technical Specialist - SQL Server which is for SQL Server 2005. After attaining your MCTS in SQL Server (70-431), you can take two exams to get the MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional) Database Administrator (70-443 and 70-444) or you can take two exams (70-441 and 70-442) to get your MCITP - Database Developer.

The MCDBA is the old cert and the MCTS/MCITP is the new certification.

|||

Indeed, you don't gain any benefits when doing MCDBA. The only benefit you could have is to gain some extra knowledge when studying for the exam but since you allready have some experience this will be limited.

There is an upgrade track from MCDBA to MCITP Administrator but this is only for the administrator track and not for the Development or Business Intelligence track.

You can check the multiple possibilities at http://www.microsoft.com/certification

Greetz,

Geert

Geert Verhoeven
Consultant @. Ausy Belgium

My Personal Blog

|||

So do I, but I am preparing required resources such as Books, SQL Server Kit, and so on.

On of the problems that I faced is my friend’s suggestion which was reading as much as I can in TestKing Examples for MCITP course because it give similar questions with description of best questions.

If anyone has softcopy of TestKing Examples for MCITP I shall be more than happy if he or she send it to me at Essam.Computer@.yahoo.com

Thanks a lot

Your Sincerely,

Server Programmer

|||

I VERY strongly discourage using a source such as TestKing. That company is in the business of ripping off certification exams and then selling answers to whomever is dumb enough to buy them. The person then passes the exams and gets a piece of paper that is truly worthless, because they have no clue how to actually work with a SQL Server. Copying off someone else's paper is cheating. It was cheating when you were 6 and it is still cheating no matter how old you get. What people need to realize is that this is a VERY small industry. I run across people at customer sites that I had worked with 15 years before. It's also not uncommon for me to be involved in interview processes at various customers and see the resumes for the same people at multiple companies spanning numerous states. I remember every single person that I've ever come across who had certifications and obtained those certifications by cheating their way through the exams. Those people will NEVER get hired at any company that I deal with and when I encounter them already working at a customer of mine, I also let the management know that I am aware of them having cheated their way to a certification.

The certification is intended to offer a base level of proof that you have achieved a basic level of knowledge in a subject, just like a diploma or a degree. A DBA is placed is a position requiring a very high level of trust. Does anyone really think that a company is going to keep someone around with access to their most sensitive data when they find out that person is a known cheat?

Take the time to learn SQL Server. Pick up books, ask questions, and USE the product. If you know SQL Server, you will have no problem passing the exam. Thousands of other people before you have already passed the exams. If you have to resort to cheating your way through, I would strongly suggest that you find another career, because if you don't have enough respect for yourself to do something honestly, this industry does not want you.

|||

Hello mr.Michael Hotek

i would like to clarify my last post,

i am working as a programmer SQL Server since 5 years, but i modified my specialization to focus only on the Server side;

because i did not earn any exam before and i was not plan to do it, i did not care about the methodical way to start earn this certification,

when i visited Microsoft website, i saw various kind of exams and prerequisites to earn MCITP certificate and in fact i was confused,

that is way i asked this question

any way thanks again for your valued response and have a great day

MCDBA or MCTS

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.

That would be easy. MCTS - SQL Server, MCITP - Database Administrator, or MCITP - Database Developer. Why? MCDBA is a SQL Server 2000 certification. MCTS - SQL Server is the Microsoft Certfied Technical Specialist - SQL Server which is for SQL Server 2005. After attaining your MCTS in SQL Server (70-431), you can take two exams to get the MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional) Database Administrator (70-443 and 70-444) or you can take two exams (70-441 and 70-442) to get your MCITP - Database Developer.

The MCDBA is the old cert and the MCTS/MCITP is the new certification.

|||

Indeed, you don't gain any benefits when doing MCDBA. The only benefit you could have is to gain some extra knowledge when studying for the exam but since you allready have some experience this will be limited.

There is an upgrade track from MCDBA to MCITP Administrator but this is only for the administrator track and not for the Development or Business Intelligence track.

You can check the multiple possibilities at http://www.microsoft.com/certification

Greetz,

Geert

Geert Verhoeven
Consultant @. Ausy Belgium

My Personal Blog

|||

So do I, but I am preparing required resources such as Books, SQL Server Kit, and so on.

On of the problems that I faced is my friend’s suggestion which was reading as much as I can in TestKing Examples for MCITP course because it give similar questions with description of best questions.

If anyone has softcopy of TestKing Examples for MCITP I shall be more than happy if he or she send it to me at Essam.Computer@.yahoo.com

Thanks a lot

Your Sincerely,

Server Programmer

|||

I VERY strongly discourage using a source such as TestKing. That company is in the business of ripping off certification exams and then selling answers to whomever is dumb enough to buy them. The person then passes the exams and gets a piece of paper that is truly worthless, because they have no clue how to actually work with a SQL Server. Copying off someone else's paper is cheating. It was cheating when you were 6 and it is still cheating no matter how old you get. What people need to realize is that this is a VERY small industry. I run across people at customer sites that I had worked with 15 years before. It's also not uncommon for me to be involved in interview processes at various customers and see the resumes for the same people at multiple companies spanning numerous states. I remember every single person that I've ever come across who had certifications and obtained those certifications by cheating their way through the exams. Those people will NEVER get hired at any company that I deal with and when I encounter them already working at a customer of mine, I also let the management know that I am aware of them having cheated their way to a certification.

The certification is intended to offer a base level of proof that you have achieved a basic level of knowledge in a subject, just like a diploma or a degree. A DBA is placed is a position requiring a very high level of trust. Does anyone really think that a company is going to keep someone around with access to their most sensitive data when they find out that person is a known cheat?

Take the time to learn SQL Server. Pick up books, ask questions, and USE the product. If you know SQL Server, you will have no problem passing the exam. Thousands of other people before you have already passed the exams. If you have to resort to cheating your way through, I would strongly suggest that you find another career, because if you don't have enough respect for yourself to do something honestly, this industry does not want you.

|||

Hello mr.Michael Hotek

i would like to clarify my last post,

i am working as a programmer SQL Server since 5 years, but i modified my specialization to focus only on the Server side;

because i did not earn any exam before and i was not plan to do it, i did not care about the methodical way to start earn this certification,

when i visited Microsoft website, i saw various kind of exams and prerequisites to earn MCITP certificate and in fact i was confused,

that is way i asked this question

any way thanks again for your valued response and have a great day

MCDBA or MCTS

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.

That would be easy. MCTS - SQL Server, MCITP - Database Administrator, or MCITP - Database Developer. Why? MCDBA is a SQL Server 2000 certification. MCTS - SQL Server is the Microsoft Certfied Technical Specialist - SQL Server which is for SQL Server 2005. After attaining your MCTS in SQL Server (70-431), you can take two exams to get the MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional) Database Administrator (70-443 and 70-444) or you can take two exams (70-441 and 70-442) to get your MCITP - Database Developer.

The MCDBA is the old cert and the MCTS/MCITP is the new certification.

|||

Indeed, you don't gain any benefits when doing MCDBA. The only benefit you could have is to gain some extra knowledge when studying for the exam but since you allready have some experience this will be limited.

There is an upgrade track from MCDBA to MCITP Administrator but this is only for the administrator track and not for the Development or Business Intelligence track.

You can check the multiple possibilities at http://www.microsoft.com/certification

Greetz,

Geert

Geert Verhoeven
Consultant @. Ausy Belgium

My Personal Blog

|||

So do I, but I am preparing required resources such as Books, SQL Server Kit, and so on.

On of the problems that I faced is my friend’s suggestion which was reading as much as I can in TestKing Examples for MCITP course because it give similar questions with description of best questions.

If anyone has softcopy of TestKing Examples for MCITP I shall be more than happy if he or she send it to me at Essam.Computer@.yahoo.com

Thanks a lot

Your Sincerely,

Server Programmer

|||

I VERY strongly discourage using a source such as TestKing. That company is in the business of ripping off certification exams and then selling answers to whomever is dumb enough to buy them. The person then passes the exams and gets a piece of paper that is truly worthless, because they have no clue how to actually work with a SQL Server. Copying off someone else's paper is cheating. It was cheating when you were 6 and it is still cheating no matter how old you get. What people need to realize is that this is a VERY small industry. I run across people at customer sites that I had worked with 15 years before. It's also not uncommon for me to be involved in interview processes at various customers and see the resumes for the same people at multiple companies spanning numerous states. I remember every single person that I've ever come across who had certifications and obtained those certifications by cheating their way through the exams. Those people will NEVER get hired at any company that I deal with and when I encounter them already working at a customer of mine, I also let the management know that I am aware of them having cheated their way to a certification.

The certification is intended to offer a base level of proof that you have achieved a basic level of knowledge in a subject, just like a diploma or a degree. A DBA is placed is a position requiring a very high level of trust. Does anyone really think that a company is going to keep someone around with access to their most sensitive data when they find out that person is a known cheat?

Take the time to learn SQL Server. Pick up books, ask questions, and USE the product. If you know SQL Server, you will have no problem passing the exam. Thousands of other people before you have already passed the exams. If you have to resort to cheating your way through, I would strongly suggest that you find another career, because if you don't have enough respect for yourself to do something honestly, this industry does not want you.

MCDBA Notes

Hello chapies,
Does anyone know where I can download notes for taking the MCDBA exam?
CheersRegister at this site http://www.examnotes.net/MCDBA-certification.html as a member and get'em.

Good luck.|||Thanks Satya, that looks pretty good.

Just been reading the Thread entitled 'Seeking Superb SQL Developers'

That is absolutely hilarious.

I bet the recruitment agent got the shock of his life when he first viewed the replies.

Cheerssql

MCDBA hot or not?

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?Anyone???|||I'm curious of the same thing. I have been working with SQL for a little over a year. I'm wondering if it's still on the up and rising and also if it pays financially. I've heard both good and bad so far. :confused:|||While some DBA work could be done remotely from offshore contractors, most companies want at least a few critical support people on-site. DBA's and network engineers seem very stable positions at this point. The developer DBA positions seem to be moving offshore with the programming staff. Make sure you are a production DBA with skills in data warehousing and you will have a career in the USA for the next ten years.

The MCDBA certification might make the difference if your company is deciding which positions to outsource. If I was making that decision, I would keep the MCDBA's with five years experience and outsource those with less credentials.

Just my opinion but I have read similar sentiments in the IT trade publications...

MCDBA Exams

Hi,
I was wondering if there is any priority in taking the
MCDBA exams, and if there is what is it. I could not find
it in Microsoft's site. As you know there are totally 4
exams, and i don't know which one should be taken first.
Thanks in advance,
Matt
"Matt" <anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:2e3701c5048b$4ec02e30$a501280a@.phx.gbl...
> Hi,
> I was wondering if there is any priority in taking the
> MCDBA exams, and if there is what is it. I could not find
> it in Microsoft's site. As you know there are totally 4
> exams, and i don't know which one should be taken first.
> Thanks in advance,
> Matt
Take whichever you have studied for. ;-)
The SQL Exams portion does not need to be in any particular order. Between
myself and the students that I have taught, most of them found the Admin
exam more difficult than the Implementing exam.
In general, all of the exams are pretty tough, so do spend the appropriate
amount of time studying.
Rick Sawtell
MCT, MCSD, MCDBA
|||No there is not
U can start from which u want
"Matt" <anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:2e3701c5048b$4ec02e30$a501280a@.phx.gbl...
> Hi,
> I was wondering if there is any priority in taking the
> MCDBA exams, and if there is what is it. I could not find
> it in Microsoft's site. As you know there are totally 4
> exams, and i don't know which one should be taken first.
> Thanks in advance,
> Matt

MCDBA Exams

Hi,
I was wondering if there is any priority in taking the
MCDBA exams, and if there is what is it. I could not find
it in Microsoft's site. As you know there are totally 4
exams, and i don't know which one should be taken first.
Thanks in advance,
Matt"Matt" <anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:2e3701c5048b$4ec02e30$a501280a@.phx.gbl...
> Hi,
> I was wondering if there is any priority in taking the
> MCDBA exams, and if there is what is it. I could not find
> it in Microsoft's site. As you know there are totally 4
> exams, and i don't know which one should be taken first.
> Thanks in advance,
> Matt
Take whichever you have studied for. ;-)
The SQL Exams portion does not need to be in any particular order. Between
myself and the students that I have taught, most of them found the Admin
exam more difficult than the Implementing exam.
In general, all of the exams are pretty tough, so do spend the appropriate
amount of time studying.
Rick Sawtell
MCT, MCSD, MCDBA|||No there is not
U can start from which u want
"Matt" <anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:2e3701c5048b$4ec02e30$a501280a@.phx.gbl...
> Hi,
> I was wondering if there is any priority in taking the
> MCDBA exams, and if there is what is it. I could not find
> it in Microsoft's site. As you know there are totally 4
> exams, and i don't know which one should be taken first.
> Thanks in advance,
> Matt

MCDBA Exams

Hi,
I was wondering if there is any priority in taking the
MCDBA exams, and if there is what is it. I could not find
it in Microsoft's site. As you know there are totally 4
exams, and i don't know which one should be taken first.
Thanks in advance,
Matt"Matt" <anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:2e3701c5048b$4ec02e30$a501280a@.phx.gbl...
> Hi,
> I was wondering if there is any priority in taking the
> MCDBA exams, and if there is what is it. I could not find
> it in Microsoft's site. As you know there are totally 4
> exams, and i don't know which one should be taken first.
> Thanks in advance,
> Matt
Take whichever you have studied for. ;-)
The SQL Exams portion does not need to be in any particular order. Between
myself and the students that I have taught, most of them found the Admin
exam more difficult than the Implementing exam.
In general, all of the exams are pretty tough, so do spend the appropriate
amount of time studying.
Rick Sawtell
MCT, MCSD, MCDBA|||No there is not
U can start from which u want
"Matt" <anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:2e3701c5048b$4ec02e30$a501280a@.phx.gbl...
> Hi,
> I was wondering if there is any priority in taking the
> MCDBA exams, and if there is what is it. I could not find
> it in Microsoft's site. As you know there are totally 4
> exams, and i don't know which one should be taken first.
> Thanks in advance,
> Matt

MCDBA ebooks - share, exchange

I'm an Oracle certified DBA.
I am in need of ebooks on SQL Server Administration, preferably
Microsoft ebooks.
I'll share/exchange tons of Oracle DBA training ebooks for these
Microsoft ones.
Please let me know at tasking1914@.yahoo.com.
-king19For SQL Server 2000, the best way is stil SQL Server Books Online. For SQL
Server 2005, Books Online is not really good. Go grab the SQL Server 2005
Administrator's Pocket Consultant. It's great for DBAs
"king19" wrote:
> I'm an Oracle certified DBA.
> I am in need of ebooks on SQL Server Administration, preferably
> Microsoft ebooks.
> I'll share/exchange tons of Oracle DBA training ebooks for these
> Microsoft ones.
> Please let me know at tasking1914@.yahoo.com.
> -king19
>|||The thing is, I know how Oracle works, and now I've got a few SQL
Server instances to administer, which are new to me.
So, I'd like to have a nice ebook to learn SQL Server features and
compare it with Oracle.
SQL Server books online are good for someone who already has good
experience and needs to find some details here and there. They are not
good, in my opinion, for the beginners - too much detail.
I found that Oracle traning books are just great for learning the most
important parts quickly. Later, as the needs arise, DBA may need to
reference Oracle documentation - similar to SQL Server Books Online.
So, I was looking for some Microsoft training ebooks to learn the most
important elements of SQL Server administration quickly.
Like I said, I'll share all Oracle training/certification ebooks if
someone is willing to share some of these SQL Server ebooks.
Thanks,
-king19
bass_player wrote:
> For SQL Server 2000, the best way is stil SQL Server Books Online. For SQL
> Server 2005, Books Online is not really good. Go grab the SQL Server 2005
> Administrator's Pocket Consultant. It's great for DBAs
> "king19" wrote:
> > I'm an Oracle certified DBA.
> > I am in need of ebooks on SQL Server Administration, preferably
> > Microsoft ebooks.
> >
> > I'll share/exchange tons of Oracle DBA training ebooks for these
> > Microsoft ones.
> >
> > Please let me know at tasking1914@.yahoo.com.
> >
> > -king19
> >
> >|||Check out virtual labs for learning, microsoft technet is a good place for
technical articles, msdn library too.
Don
"king19" wrote:
> The thing is, I know how Oracle works, and now I've got a few SQL
> Server instances to administer, which are new to me.
> So, I'd like to have a nice ebook to learn SQL Server features and
> compare it with Oracle.
> SQL Server books online are good for someone who already has good
> experience and needs to find some details here and there. They are not
> good, in my opinion, for the beginners - too much detail.
> I found that Oracle traning books are just great for learning the most
> important parts quickly. Later, as the needs arise, DBA may need to
> reference Oracle documentation - similar to SQL Server Books Online.
> So, I was looking for some Microsoft training ebooks to learn the most
> important elements of SQL Server administration quickly.
> Like I said, I'll share all Oracle training/certification ebooks if
> someone is willing to share some of these SQL Server ebooks.
> Thanks,
> -king19
> bass_player wrote:
> > For SQL Server 2000, the best way is stil SQL Server Books Online. For SQL
> > Server 2005, Books Online is not really good. Go grab the SQL Server 2005
> > Administrator's Pocket Consultant. It's great for DBAs
> >
> > "king19" wrote:
> >
> > > I'm an Oracle certified DBA.
> > > I am in need of ebooks on SQL Server Administration, preferably
> > > Microsoft ebooks.
> > >
> > > I'll share/exchange tons of Oracle DBA training ebooks for these
> > > Microsoft ones.
> > >
> > > Please let me know at tasking1914@.yahoo.com.
> > >
> > > -king19
> > >
> > >
>sql

MCDBA ebooks - share, exchange

I'm an Oracle certified DBA.
I am in need of ebooks on SQL Server Administration, preferably
Microsoft ebooks.
I'll share/exchange tons of Oracle DBA training ebooks for these
Microsoft ones.
Please let me know at tasking1914@.yahoo.com.
-king19For SQL Server 2000, the best way is stil SQL Server Books Online. For SQL
Server 2005, Books Online is not really good. Go grab the SQL Server 2005
Administrator's Pocket Consultant. It's great for DBAs
"king19" wrote:

> I'm an Oracle certified DBA.
> I am in need of ebooks on SQL Server Administration, preferably
> Microsoft ebooks.
> I'll share/exchange tons of Oracle DBA training ebooks for these
> Microsoft ones.
> Please let me know at tasking1914@.yahoo.com.
> -king19
>|||The thing is, I know how Oracle works, and now I've got a few SQL
Server instances to administer, which are new to me.
So, I'd like to have a nice ebook to learn SQL Server features and
compare it with Oracle.
SQL Server books online are good for someone who already has good
experience and needs to find some details here and there. They are not
good, in my opinion, for the beginners - too much detail.
I found that Oracle traning books are just great for learning the most
important parts quickly. Later, as the needs arise, DBA may need to
reference Oracle documentation - similar to SQL Server Books Online.
So, I was looking for some Microsoft training ebooks to learn the most
important elements of SQL Server administration quickly.
Like I said, I'll share all Oracle training/certification ebooks if
someone is willing to share some of these SQL Server ebooks.
Thanks,
-king19
bass_player wrote:[vbcol=seagreen]
> For SQL Server 2000, the best way is stil SQL Server Books Online. For SQ
L
> Server 2005, Books Online is not really good. Go grab the SQL Server 2005
> Administrator's Pocket Consultant. It's great for DBAs
> "king19" wrote:
>|||Check out virtual labs for learning, microsoft technet is a good place for
technical articles, msdn library too.
Don
"king19" wrote:

> The thing is, I know how Oracle works, and now I've got a few SQL
> Server instances to administer, which are new to me.
> So, I'd like to have a nice ebook to learn SQL Server features and
> compare it with Oracle.
> SQL Server books online are good for someone who already has good
> experience and needs to find some details here and there. They are not
> good, in my opinion, for the beginners - too much detail.
> I found that Oracle traning books are just great for learning the most
> important parts quickly. Later, as the needs arise, DBA may need to
> reference Oracle documentation - similar to SQL Server Books Online.
> So, I was looking for some Microsoft training ebooks to learn the most
> important elements of SQL Server administration quickly.
> Like I said, I'll share all Oracle training/certification ebooks if
> someone is willing to share some of these SQL Server ebooks.
> Thanks,
> -king19
> bass_player wrote:
>

MCDBA Certtification

Hi, I am Jim. I want to start studing for the MCDBA Cert but don't know
where to buy good and inexpensive training materials. Anyone who had been
through this please help me to get started. I prefer something that I can
practice like a real environment. Thanks so much.
Jim
"JimMCDBA" <JimMCDBA@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C3F51058-7B71-453E-8F6E-16050AF1E5AF@.microsoft.com...
> Hi, I am Jim. I want to start studing for the MCDBA Cert but don't know
> where to buy good and inexpensive training materials. Anyone who had been
> through this please help me to get started. I prefer something that I can
> practice like a real environment. Thanks so much.
> Jim
There are numerous study guides out there that you can learn from.
Try www.sybex.com for some.
Rick Sawtell
MCT, MCSD, MCDBA
|||Thank you. What did you use for your exams? How do you think about
TurboCert.com's products?
"Rick Sawtell" wrote:

> "JimMCDBA" <JimMCDBA@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C3F51058-7B71-453E-8F6E-16050AF1E5AF@.microsoft.com...
> There are numerous study guides out there that you can learn from.
> Try www.sybex.com for some.
>
> Rick Sawtell
> MCT, MCSD, MCDBA
>
>

MCDBA Certtification

Hi, I am Jim. I want to start studing for the MCDBA Cert but don't know
where to buy good and inexpensive training materials. Anyone who had been
through this please help me to get started. I prefer something that I can
practice like a real environment. Thanks so much.
Jim"JimMCDBA" <JimMCDBA@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C3F51058-7B71-453E-8F6E-16050AF1E5AF@.microsoft.com...
> Hi, I am Jim. I want to start studing for the MCDBA Cert but don't know
> where to buy good and inexpensive training materials. Anyone who had been
> through this please help me to get started. I prefer something that I can
> practice like a real environment. Thanks so much.
> Jim
There are numerous study guides out there that you can learn from.
Try www.sybex.com for some.
Rick Sawtell
MCT, MCSD, MCDBA|||Thank you. What did you use for your exams? How do you think about
TurboCert.com's products?
"Rick Sawtell" wrote:
> "JimMCDBA" <JimMCDBA@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C3F51058-7B71-453E-8F6E-16050AF1E5AF@.microsoft.com...
> > Hi, I am Jim. I want to start studing for the MCDBA Cert but don't know
> > where to buy good and inexpensive training materials. Anyone who had been
> > through this please help me to get started. I prefer something that I can
> > practice like a real environment. Thanks so much.
> >
> > Jim
> There are numerous study guides out there that you can learn from.
> Try www.sybex.com for some.
>
> Rick Sawtell
> MCT, MCSD, MCDBA
>
>

MCDBA Certtification

Hi, I am Jim. I want to start studing for the MCDBA Cert but don't know
where to buy good and inexpensive training materials. Anyone who had been
through this please help me to get started. I prefer something that I can
practice like a real environment. Thanks so much.
Jim"JimMCDBA" <JimMCDBA@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C3F51058-7B71-453E-8F6E-16050AF1E5AF@.microsoft.com...
> Hi, I am Jim. I want to start studing for the MCDBA Cert but don't know
> where to buy good and inexpensive training materials. Anyone who had been
> through this please help me to get started. I prefer something that I can
> practice like a real environment. Thanks so much.
> Jim
There are numerous study guides out there that you can learn from.
Try www.sybex.com for some.
Rick Sawtell
MCT, MCSD, MCDBA|||Thank you. What did you use for your exams? How do you think about
TurboCert.com's products?
"Rick Sawtell" wrote:

> "JimMCDBA" <JimMCDBA@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C3F51058-7B71-453E-8F6E-16050AF1E5AF@.microsoft.com...
> There are numerous study guides out there that you can learn from.
> Try www.sybex.com for some.
>
> Rick Sawtell
> MCT, MCSD, MCDBA
>
>

MCDBA Certification!

Hi all,
I am looking at doing the MCDBA certification.
Does any one have any training guides they suggest?
Web links or resources that might help?
General tips?
Is 2005 certification avialable yet?
Cheers,
AdamThe 2005 track is a little different. You may want to start here:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcts/sql/
Andrew J. Kelly SQL MVP
"Adam J Knight" <adam.jknight@.optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
news:uzWsAJ7%23FHA.504@.TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Hi all,
> I am looking at doing the MCDBA certification.
> Does any one have any training guides they suggest?
> Web links or resources that might help?
> General tips?
> Is 2005 certification avialable yet?
> Cheers,
> Adam
>sql