| Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance Certification |
| Program Overview: | Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 is Microsoft's enterprise class, secure, scalable, and reliable database server. Microsoft SQL Server integrates with Microsoft Office, SharePoint Server and Visual Studio and runs on the Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 platforms using either 32-bit or 64-bit editions. It provides a trusted, secure platform for productive, intelligent use of data. SQL Server 2008 provides a robust platform of components, such as Database Engine, Analysis Services, Integration Services, and Reporting, for managing data at any time and any place. It allows you to store any type of data, structure, unstructured, and semi-structured; this includes images, music and documents. This Certification path covers the installation, configuration, and maintenance of SQL Server 2008 instances and databases. This path also covers the objectives for the Microsoft SQL Server 2008 exam 70-432 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance. Passing this exam completes the requirements for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance certification. |
| Target Audience: | Professionals typically pursuing a career as a Database Administrator; individuals who don't work directly with SQL Server as part of their primary job but wish to show their breadth of technology experience, including developers and systems administrators. |
| Prerequisites: | One to two years of experience using SQL Server 2008 or SQL Server 2008 R2, or two to three years of experience using a previous version of SQL Server. |
| Requirements: | Students must pass the following exam to attain the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance Certification: |
| Requirement |
70-432 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008,
Implementation and Maintenance |