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Training Course Summary:

*PACKAGE PRICE BASED ON 23 DAYS OF TRAINING BOOKED UNDER A SKILLS LICENSE AGREEMENT, T&C'S APPLY*

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.3

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.3

Training Course Overview/Content:

Core Exams: SQL Server Administration (1 Exam Required)

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

Course 2072: Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database (5 days)

Exam 70–0283,4: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 7.0

Course 832: System Administration for Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 (5 days)

Core Exams: SQL Server Design
(1 Exam Required)

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

Course 2073: Programming a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database (5 days)

Course 2071: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2000 with Transact-SQL (2 days)

Exam 70–0293,4: Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0

Course 833: Implementing a Database on Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 (5 days)

Core Exams: Networking Systems1
(1 Exam Required)

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

Course 2274: Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (5 days)

Course 2275: Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (3 days)

OR

Course 2208: Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (3 days)

NEW: Exam 70–291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

Course 2276: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts (2 days)

Course 2277: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services (5 days)

OR

Course 2208: Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (3 days)

Exam 70–2152: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

Course 2151: Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials (3 days)

Course 2152: Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server (5 days)

OR

Course 1560: Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2000 (5 days)

Elective Exams
(1 Exam Required)

Please visit http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcdba/requirements.asp to view the full list of electives.