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DavidChel
Constraint Violating Yak Guru
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 Posted - 2008-02-14 : 11:30:51
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| I think my employer will pay for some SQL training because I have a lot to learn and our needs are fairly involved. It's my intention to learn and become MCTS in SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence. Where will we get the best bang for the buck for training in these areas? |
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harsh_athalye
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
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Posted - 2008-02-14 : 11:35:14
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It seems fine goal but training is really not my way of clearing Certs. The best thing is to read some excellent books on the topic (like Inside SQL Server 2005 series suggested by Spirit somewhere) and doing lots of hands-on exercises. Other best place to hang on is right this, SQLTeam.  Harsh AthalyeIndia."The IMPOSSIBLE is often UNTRIED" |
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visakh16
Very Important crosS Applying yaK Herder
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Posted - 2008-02-14 : 12:35:49
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| really...i also think training wont help you beyond a point. Its your aptitude and your efforts that really pays. Once you get a basic understanding on concepts you can then look into posts in various forums, formost being this and get yourself accustomed to various scenarios.i recently got certified on SQL Server 2005 and i'm planning to do another one soon. |
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tprupsis
Yak Posting Veteran
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Posted - 2008-02-14 : 13:23:08
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| I'd agree with the prior posts. Training certainly does have benefits, but the value of the certification in and of itself is questionable. There are plenty of options available, from books, to e-courses, to teached based instruction. It totally depends on your own learning style. I'd been using SQL 2005 for about 2 years in a self-taught manner. I recently attended a MCTS boot camp style course. Not for the certification, but because I learn best in a classroom environment and hate the slow pace of traditional courses. The training helped me fit a lot of disconnected parts together. So focus first on where you want to be a year or so from now, then pick the learning tools and methods that are most effective for you. |
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slimt_slimt
Aged Yak Warrior
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Posted - 2008-02-14 : 15:07:28
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| getting MCTS in SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence certificate is not a joke. You need to study (in detail) at least 5 books and pre-knowledge of SQL 2005 is a MUST and any additional effor, extra book would certainly paid off.SQL training is a good option, to accomplish a beginner/intermediate knowledge, but sql training won't be enough to pass any of this exams. Combination of both (thoroughly reading books + sql training) will definitly be a win-pass-certificate situation, but if you use sql server 2005 on everyday use, i'm sure you will get certificate. |
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MrPlain
Starting Member
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Posted - 2008-02-14 : 17:20:24
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| I have been studying for the MCTS and so far it's definitely been helpful. The books can only tell you so much though. I really want to get some real world experience with it and find some case senarios or something like that. |
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