MCDBA candidate profile
The Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) certification is appropriate for individuals who derive physical database designs, develop logical data models, create physical databases, create data services by using Transact-SQL, manage and maintain databases, configure and manage security, monitor and optimize databases, and install and configure Microsoft SQL Server. The MCDBA certification validates a unique set of skills that are required to succeed in a variety of job roles, such as database administrator, database analyst, and database developer. Candidates should have at least one year of experience working with Microsoft SQL Server.
For individuals who administer, develop, or analyze Microsoft SQL Server 2005 or SQL Server 2008 databases, we offer Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) and Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification paths that reflect current job roles.
Additionally, a Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) certification is available for senior-level IT professionals who seek in-depth and comprehensive training on implementing database solutions by using Microsoft SQL Server 2008.
Why get certified?
Earning a Microsoft Certification validates your proven experience and knowledge in using Microsoft products and solutions. Designed to be relevant in today\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s rapidly changing IT marketplace, Microsoft Certifications help you utilize evolving technologies, fine-tune your troubleshooting skills, and improve your job satisfaction.
Whether you are new to technology, changing jobs, or a seasoned IT professional, becoming certified demonstrates to customers, peers, and employers that you are committed to advancing your skills and taking on greater challenges. In addition, certification provides you with access to exclusive Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) resources and benefits, including opportunities to connect with a vast, global network of MCPs.
Whether you are just beginning to explore the benefits of Microsoft Certification, or need to pass just one more exam to achieve a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification, the Second Shot offer (regular exam price plus 15 percent) allows you to retake a Microsoft IT professional, developer, or Microsoft Dynamics exam if you do not pass it on the first attempt.
To earn the Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) credential, you must pass four exams (in any order):
One Microsoft SQL Server Administration exam
One SQL Server Design exam
One Microsoft Windows 2000 Server or Windows Server 2003 exam
One elective exam
Note Many of the exams in this certification track are retired. If a required exam is retired and you have not yet passed that exam, you cannot complete the certification track. You must fulfill all listed requirements to earn the certification. If you passed a required exam before it retired, it can be applied toward certification. The credential will not expire.
Exams on SQL Server Administration: Choose one |
Exam number |
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Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. |
Exam 70-228 |
Administering Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. This exam cannot be used to fulfill this requirement if you choose Exam 70-290 or 70-291 for the Windows 2000 Server/Windows Server 2003 requirement. |
Exam 70-028 |
Exams on SQL Server Design: Choose one |
Exam number |
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Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. |
Exam 70-229 |
Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. This exam cannot be used to fulfill the SQL Server Design requirement if you choose Exam 70-290 or 70-291 for the Windows 2000 Server/Windows Server 2003 requirement. |
Exam 70-029 |
Exams on Windows 2000 Server or Windows Server 2003: Choose one |
Exam number |
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Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment |
Exam 70-290
|
Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure |
Exam 70-291
|
Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. |
Exam 70-215 |
Elective exams: Choose one |
Exam number |
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Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. |
Exam 70-216 |
Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure |
Exam 70-293
|
TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Web-Based Client Development Note Candidates who are MCAD-certified may substitute Exam 70-551 to satisfy this requirement. Candidates who are MCSD-certified may substitute Exam 70-553 to satisfy this requirement. |
Exam 70-528
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TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Windows-Based Client Development Note Candidates who are MCAD-certified may substitute Exam 70-552 to satisfy this requirement. Candidates who are MCSD-certified may substitute Exam 70-553 to satisfy this requirement. |
Exam 70-526
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TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Distributed Application Development Note Candidates who are MCSD-certified may substitute Exam 70-554 to satisfy this requirement. |
Exam 70-529
|
Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. |
Exam 70-305 |
Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. |
Exam 70-306 |
Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. |
Exam 70-310 |
Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. |
Exam 70-315 |
Developing and Implementing Windows-Based Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. |
Exam 70-316 |
Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. |
Exam 70-320 |
Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. |
Exam 70-015 |
Designing and Implementing Data Warehouses with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. This exam cannot be used to fulfill the elective requirement if you choose Exam 70-290 or 70-291 for the Windows 2000 Server/Windows Server 2003 requirement. |
Exam 70-019 |
Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft Visual FoxPro 6.0 Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. |
Exam 70-155 |
Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. |
Exam 70-175 |
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