• You must take the Knowledge exam first, then the lab.

    This link gives you the topics covered:

    http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/master-sql-path.aspx

    I would assume the Knowledge exam incorporates subjects from both the development and DBA exams, but you will need to know the subjects much more in-depth.

    I'm not sure what the delay is between passing the Knowledge exam and taking the Lab exam - maybe somebody else can help?

    Mike.