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dreamtfk
Starting Member
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Posted - 2007-04-02 : 17:51:45
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So I am very new to SQL and wish to pursue my MCDBA. I was given a book that teaches MySQL. My question is can I start learning with MySQL or should I jump straight into SQL Server since I am going for the MCDBA? |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
38200 Posts |
Posted - 2007-04-02 : 17:58:49
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If you want to get the MCDBA certification, then you need to learn Microsoft SQL Server. They are not similar enough for you to learn MySQL and be able to pass the MCDBA test.Tara Kizerhttp://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/ |
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dreamtfk
Starting Member
9 Posts |
Posted - 2007-04-02 : 18:06:33
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Ok then I appreciate the straightforward answer, however I have one more question. I also have a very generic SQL book from Sams that is is directed to no particular vendor. Should I spend my time reading this or just go out and buy a book on SQL 2005? |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
38200 Posts |
Posted - 2007-04-02 : 18:13:10
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It depends on what your goal is.What do you want to do once you get your MCDBA certification?Tara Kizerhttp://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/ |
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dreamtfk
Starting Member
9 Posts |
Posted - 2007-04-02 : 18:16:08
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I suppose get a job working with databases or maybe web development. I just received my Associates degree in Computer Engineering and am thinking about going for my BA in Computer Science. |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
38200 Posts |
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dreamtfk
Starting Member
9 Posts |
Posted - 2007-04-02 : 18:29:10
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I was also reading about the MCTS. Do you recommend that or should I just look at a MCDBA? |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
38200 Posts |
Posted - 2007-04-02 : 18:31:48
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Check out the link in my last post. Read what we are saying about the certifications. It doesn't matter what kind of certification it is, our answer is still the same.Tara Kizerhttp://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/ |
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snSQL
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
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dreamtfk
Starting Member
9 Posts |
Posted - 2007-04-03 : 16:48:56
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Thank you for the advice I did not realize that. It seems that they cut down on the exams that need to be taken. After taking only one exam I will be MCTS certified and then 2 more exams take me all the way, cool. |
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