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dreamtfk
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Posted - 2007-04-02 : 17:51:45
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?

tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess

38200 Posts

Posted - 2007-04-02 : 17:58:49
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 Kizer
http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/
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dreamtfk
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Posted - 2007-04-02 : 18:06:33
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
It depends on what your goal is.

What do you want to do once you get your MCDBA certification?

Tara Kizer
http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/
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dreamtfk
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Posted - 2007-04-02 : 18:16:08
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

Posted - 2007-04-02 : 18:19:16
Check this out:
http://www.sqlteam.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=77368

Tara Kizer
http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/
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dreamtfk
Starting Member

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Posted - 2007-04-02 : 18:29:10
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
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 Kizer
http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/
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snSQL
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

1837 Posts

Posted - 2007-04-03 : 13:24:46
MCDBA is a 2000 certification, MCTS and MCITP are 2005 certifications (and MCITP, not MCTS is the equivalent of MCDBA). If you're just getting started I would definitely recommend a 2005 certification rather than a 2000 one at this stage.

See
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcdba/default.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcts/sql/default.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcitp/dbdev/default.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcitp/dbadmin/default.mspx
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dreamtfk
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Posted - 2007-04-03 : 16:48:56
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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