GilaMonster (2/5/2014)

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MinhTuCSharper (2/5/2014)

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So beside .NET and SQL Server, what is the hot MS technical field out there that on high demand, I'm willing to learn whatever MS Technology to get my salary to 6 figures or as close as possible. (Windows Azure, SQL Server, Windows Server, etc)

If you're chasing the money alone, management. Get an MBA.

If you want to stay in technology, find what you enjoy and the money will follow.

How can I get the foot in the door as SQL Server DBA without any certification, as my experience is .NET Dev. At least with certification, I have something to sell on the table.

You don't. DBAs are seldom hired with no experience. They're responsible for a company's data and if the DBA messes up, the company could be in serious trouble. I know of several who have gone out of business after losing their data. Easiest way is to move across in your current company, where they know you, know your skills and have some trust in you. Move across to the DB side, learn the trade for a year or two then move to a new company once you have some experience.