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MCDBA on Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Certification Requirements

Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) on Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000 candidates need to pass three core exams and one elective exam that provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise in the implementation and administration of SQL Server databases.

NEW: Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 exams now can be used to fulfill the networking systems core exam requirement in combination with SQL Server 2000 exams.

MCDBAs on Microsoft SQL Server 2000 are not required to pass Windows Server 2003 exams to retain MCDBA certification. The Windows 2000 Server exams and the Windows Server 2003 exams for the MCDBA on SQL Server 2000 certification remain available concurrently.

Core Exams (3 Exams Required)

MCDBA candidates are required to pass one SQL Server administration exam and one SQL Server design exam. In addition, MCDBA candidates have the option to pass either one Windows 2000 Server or one Windows Server 2003 exam to fulfill the networking systems core requirement.

Elective Exams (1 Exam Required)

In addition to the core exam requirements, you must also pass one elective exam that provides proof of expertise with a specific Microsoft server product.

The following tables list Official Microsoft Learning Products and Microsoft Press books designed to help MCDBA candidates prepare for the required exams. See individual Exam Preparation Guides for exam availability.

Core Exams (3 Exams Required)

Core Exams: SQL Server Administration (1 Exam Required)

Exam 70–228: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition.

Exam 70–028: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 7.0

Core Exams: SQL Server Design (1 Exam Required)

Exam 70–229: Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition

Exam 70–029: Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0

Core Exams: Networking Systems (1 Exam Required)

NEW: Exam 70–290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

NEW: 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

Elective Exams (1 Exam Required)

Exam 70–216: Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure

NEW: Exam 70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

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

Exam 70–015: Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft Visual C++® 6.0

Exam 70–019: Designing and Implementing Data Warehouses with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0

Exam 70–155: Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft Visual FoxPro® 6.0

Exam 70–175: Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic® 6.0

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