MCDBA

I am a sql server dba with more than 2 yrs of experience in managing
SS2000. Overall I have 8 years of experience as a DBA, mostly in
Informix, but now I am increasingly involved in SS.
I want to know whether MCDBA certification increases any job prospects.
Does it really help.
TIA.
The simple answer is yes. It does increase prospects -- a lot of managers
like to see it on resumes and I often see job postings for DBAs that require
certification. However, be ready to back it up! I have interviewed more
than one certified candidate who was unable to answer anything beyond the
most simple questions. If someone puts a certification on a resume and
doesn't know the system fairly well, they'll get even lower points from me
than someone who was honest -- so don't forget what you learn when preparing

<sqlsdba@.bigfoot.com> wrote in message
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> I am a sql server dba with more than 2 yrs of experience in managing
> SS2000. Overall I have 8 years of experience as a DBA, mostly in
> Informix, but now I am increasingly involved in SS.
> I want to know whether MCDBA certification increases any job prospects.
> Does it really help.
> TIA.
>
|||Hello,
I am doing IT business now since over 15 years.
I was never asked for any certificate.
All they wanted to know is:
What's your experience?
So I would say 8 years experience is enough to kickout every certified rookie.
But if you don't have experience, just because you are young and start your
career,
every rookie with a certificate is better than one without.
So there it always not a black/white view, it always depends.
greets michael
"Adam Machanic" wrote:

> The simple answer is yes. It does increase prospects -- a lot of managers
> like to see it on resumes and I often see job postings for DBAs that require
> certification. However, be ready to back it up! I have interviewed more
> than one certified candidate who was unable to answer anything beyond the
> most simple questions. If someone puts a certification on a resume and
> doesn't know the system fairly well, they'll get even lower points from me
> than someone who was honest -- so don't forget what you learn when preparing
>
>
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|||I would say it is a "nice to have" - not essential. If you have a proven
track record of working at prestigious companies with good references, then
it's not so important. The main reason MCDBA is important (IMO) is to get
yourself to the interview stage. However be prepared for the technical
questions! Some people seem to have MCDBA without knowing the basics of SQL
Server - perhaps they lied on their CV.
I don't think the MCDBA qualification is as important as your employment
history and references, and perhaps even your academic qualifications. i.e.
are you degree-level educated. I live in UK, so have a UK bias - attitudes
may be different in other countries.
Mark Allison, SQL Server MVP
http://www.markallison.co.uk
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<sqlsdba@.bigfoot.com> wrote in message
news:1096896345.497601.98570@.k17g2000odb.googlegro ups.com...
> I am a sql server dba with more than 2 yrs of experience in managing
> SS2000. Overall I have 8 years of experience as a DBA, mostly in
> Informix, but now I am increasingly involved in SS.
> I want to know whether MCDBA certification increases any job prospects.
> Does it really help.
> TIA.
>