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71-452 and 71-450 SQL Server 2008 beta tests

Posted by Jason Massie Click to IM Jason Massie on Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 9:44 PM to SQL Server 2008, Certifications
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It is an open beta. Get the registration codes here: http://blogs.technet.com/betaexams/default.aspx I took the first two and reviewed the admin test here. I am still anxiously awaiting the results. I will take 71-452 this week and post a review later.

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SQL Server 2008 Exams - Open Beta

Posted by Jason Massie Click to IM Jason Massie on Tuesday, July 01, 2008 at 9:34 PM to SQL Server 2008, Certifications
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I gave my review of 71-432 this weekend. It was supposed to end beta yesterday. They extended it and opened it for everyone. Read Gerry's post on it here and then go sign up. I might go take the BI test.

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71-432 SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance

Posted by Jason Massie Click to IM Jason Massie on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 3:20 PM to SQL Server 2008, Certifications
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I took the beta test this morning. It was a good test. I'll know if I passed within 8 weeks but I feel good about it. I think someone who passes this will have a decent understanding of SQL Server. The 70 question test covered the broad topic of SQL Server Administration so they do not spend too much time on one topic. However, get up close and personal with security, backups and checkdb before taking the test. Questions specific to new features in SQL 2008 were sparse(pun intended). A good, experienced SQL 2005 DBA might be able to wing it with minimal preparation. I don't want to push the NDA too hard so I will leave it at that.

There were a few errors(or I am the dumby) and I commented on them. As a beta test, I was pleasantly surprised with only 70 questions. I took the SQL 2000 and SQL 2005 beta tests and they were monsters. Lots of questions and a duration of 2-3 hours. I am looking forward to the next one.

On a scale of 1-10 of difficulty, I give a 6.5-7. I am doomed to fail now. :) I say that because it seemed like the 7.0 and 2000 database design tests were so much harder. We'll see how the SQL 2008 "database design" equivalent test measures up. I will post again when I get my results.

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SQL 2008 exams

Posted by Jason Massie Click to IM Jason Massie on Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 12:01 AM to SQL Server 2008, Certifications
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It sounds like the first tests for SQL and VS 2008 are going to be live in April.(Subject to change) You can also get a 40% discount by registering early. More here.

 

edit: The VS2008 tests are scheduled for April. SQL is scheduled for August.

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RE: SQL Server Certifications

Posted by Jason Massie Click to IM Jason Massie on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 at 5:29 AM to SQL Server 2008, Certifications
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Speaking of certs, there is a web cast on the SQL 2008 certs tomorrow. Read more.

SQL Server 2008 and Your Microsoft Certifications: Join the Microsoft Certification team for guidance on your certification path for SQL Server. In this meeting, we will introduce our plans for SQL Server 2008 training and certification, review the SQL Server 2005 certifications, and answer your individual questions about the path that is right for you, in Business Intelligence, Database Development, or Database Administration. Meeting offered twice to accomodate worldwide calendars: