Some of the MCITP options available
include: database administrator, database developer, server administrator or
Enterprise administrator as well as many others.
Taking one example of these – the database
administrator – let’s have a look at what is involved in gaining MCITP
certification and just what it could do for you.
The latest MCITP database administrator
qualification is the 2008 certification. This is gained by taking two exams.
The first covers the implementation and maintenance of Microsoft SQL server
2008, which is the server that the database administrator exams are based on.
The second exam covers designing, optimising and maintaining a database on
Microsoft SQL server 2008. Together these exams give you full certification in
database administration.
Of course, there are prerequisites for the
examinations. The MCITP database administrator qualification is open to those
who have at least three years experience of administrating databases in a
relevant environment. They should also be able to optimise, troubleshoot and
automate administrative tasks in databases. As the certification is based on a
specific server, people sitting for these exams should also have one to two
years of experience with Microsoft SQL server 2008 or two to three years
experience on a previous SQL server.
If you meet these criteria and your work
involves using and maintaining a database on the relevant server, then MCITP
certification could be for you. It provides you with globally acknowledged
credentials which show that you are capable and committed to database
administration.
To train for MCITP database administrator certification, take a look at www.cvision.co.uk. They have computer based
training solutions for your needs and also for other MCITP qualifications and a
variety of other forms of IT certification.