The Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) credential is directed towards those professionals who implement and administer Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000 databases. The certification is appropriate for individuals who create databases, manage and maintain databases, configure and manage security, monitor and optimize databases, and install and configure Microsoft SQL Server. By achieving the MCDBA credential, individuals demonstrate they have the skills necessary to lead organizations in the successful design, implementation, and administration of Microsoft SQL Server databases.
If you are looking to operate a SQL Server 2005 or 2008 database, you should consider the MCITP (Database Administrator) or the MCTS (SQL Server) certifications.
To help prepare for the exams, we provide you with all the required resources including the online self-paced courses and an online reference library of eBooks (including Microsoft Press and SAMS books) and how-to articles.
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| Study Time | Approximately 120 hrs | Duration | 12/24 months |
| Pre-requisites | Candidates for the MCDBA typically have at least one year of experience working with SQL Server. | ||
| Requirements | Click here for a list of technical requirements | ||
| Exam 70-228 | Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition |
| Exam 70-229 | Designing and Implementing Database with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition |
| Exam 70-290 | Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment |
| Exam 70-291 | Implementing , Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure |
| Exam 70-215 | Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server |
| Exam 70-216 | Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure |
| Exam 70-293 | Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure |
| Exam 70-528 | TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Windows-Based Client Development |
| Exam 70-529 | TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Distributed Application Development |
| Exam 70-305 | Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET |
| Exam 70-306 | Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET |
| Exam 70-310 | Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework |
| Exam 70-315 | Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET |
| Exam 70-316 | Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET |
| Exam 70-320 | Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual C# and the Microsoft .NET Framework |