Microsoft Certification Second Shot Exam Offer Details
Now, you can get a free second shot at any Microsoft Learning IT Professional, Developer, or Microsoft Dynamics (formerly Microsoft Business Solutions) exam.
2006-02-21
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Certifications
Exam Thoughts 70-441
Steve Jones recently took the 70-441 Beta exam for Developing Solutions on SQL Server 2005. This article will not break the NDA and tell you what the content is, but it gives you some feedback from a SQL Server 2000 DBA on the new exam.
2005-12-14
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Getting Certified
Brian spends a lot of time in our forums helping out. Based on a recent question from a reader he put together some tips he used when he was preparing for the MCSE exams. Interesting reading!
2003-04-30
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Visual Studio 6 MCSD's Eligible to Take 70-300 Free
MCSD's who certified using Visual Studio 6 are eligible to receive a free exam voucher for the 70-300 exam. You must register for the voucher and take the exam before Sep 30, 2003. Follow the link or visit the MCP secure site directly to register. It takes about a minute and you'll receive a code to prevent to your test vendor when you schedule the exam. Thanks, Microsoft!
2003-03-27
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Certification Tips
This article by Andy Warren offers some suggestions to help you get ready for your first Microsoft exam.
2002-06-21
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Results of MCDBA Survey
Ever wonder who an MCDBA helps? Andy has posted the results of a recent survey of MCDBA's conducted by Dr. McKillip of Southern Illinois University. It's interesting reading. If you have time read and add your comments to the discussion!
2002-06-06
6,831 reads
DBA Certification – Is It for You?
"Certification mania" has hit IT, big-time. Many employers look for certification in potential employees and especially in IT contractors. If you're a data administrator or DBA, you have to consider: could DBA certification enhance my career? Would it deepen my knowledge and increase my value to my company?
2002-04-12
1,812 reads
Point-Counterpoint - Why You Should NOT Certity.
Andy Warren thinks certifications are worthless. That's opinion came after he obtained his MCDBA and MCSE certification. Find out why he thinks you should not be certified in this debate with Steve Jones.
2001-11-13
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Point-Counterpoint - Certification Debate
A new series on SQL Server Central - Two of our regular columnists take opposing looks at certification. In our first of the series, Steve Jones takes on Andy Warren in a certification debate.
2001-11-12
149 reads
Certification Should Be Required
Steve Jones presents his case for why certifications should be required. Read this and the counter point article by Andy Warren to hear the other side of this argument - then post your comments
2001-11-04
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