Guide to MCITP: SQL Server 2008 BI Developer

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Guide to MCITP: SQL Server 2008 BI Developer

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Fabrizio Faleni Ten Centuries Points: 1249 More actions · Answer 1

Hi Tim, Please use the "Report" button to report the spam to the Moderator and allow him to do some clean up. I Already did it for these two §£$##@%ç!! posts 😉

MCITP Database administrator 2008
MCTS SQL Server 2008 Implementation and maintenance
MCTS Sharepoint configuration
MCP Designing Deploying and Managing a Network Solution for the Small and Medium-sized Business
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Timothy A. Grove SSC Veteran Points: 253 More actions · Answer 2

I did that (and accidentally reported myself by hitting button at top of my post, ,thought it was bottom of theirs)

I need coffee

BarneyL Ten Centuries Points: 1044 More actions · Answer 3

I assume the old exams will be withdrawn at some point. When is this likely to happen? We had vouchers for the exam bundled in with a recent training course and I wouldn't want to discover we can't make use of them.

Thanks,

Barney

Edit:

To answer my own question there's a FAQ linked from the Microsoft announcement:

"You will be able to earn an MCITP or MCTS on SQL Server 2008 until July 2013"

M&M SSC-Insane Points: 21700 More actions · Answer 4

Is it recommended to wait for the 2012 exams which would be launched this year or take the existing 2008 exams. I am quite not sure really.

M&M

Mike McQuillan SSCertifiable Points: 5997 More actions · Answer 5

Hi all

It looks like you need to take three exams for 2012, regardless of whether you're starting from scratch or upgrading:

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/cert-sql-server-business-intelligence.aspx

I think the best option is to take the 2008 exams, then upgrade at a later date to 2012. This would involve taking five exams (two for 2008, and three upgrade exams). You'll have the qualification for both versions. This is my preferred route and was a key part in my taking the 2008 exams.

Additionally, studying for the 2008 exams will give you good preparation for the 2012 exams.

Mike.

M&M SSC-Insane Points: 21700 More actions · Answer 6

mike.mcquillan (5/15/2012)
Hi all
It looks like you need to take three exams for 2012, regardless of whether you're starting from scratch or upgrading:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/cert-sql-server-business-intelligence.aspx
I think the best option is to take the 2008 exams, then upgrade at a later date to 2012. This would involve taking five exams (two for 2008, and three upgrade exams). You'll have the qualification for both versions. This is my preferred route and was a key part in my taking the 2008 exams.
Additionally, studying for the 2008 exams will give you good preparation for the 2012 exams.
Mike.

By the by, thanks for taking your time and preparing such a neat article. This really helps. 🙂

M&M

Pedro Perfeito SSC Veteran Points: 289 More actions · Answer 7

I made the exams and my perspective can be found here:

http://pedrocgd.blogspot.pt/search/label/MCTS-BI

Regards,

Pedro Perfeito

MVP & CBIP