MCTS Certification: SQL Server 2005)

About MCTS: SQL Server 2005 certification exam

Microsoft's MCTS: SQL Server 2005 (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: SQL Server) certification is one of the latest in the range of certification offered by Microsoft. The Microsoft MCTS: SQL Server certification has been designed for professionals who have a thorough knowledge in implementing and maintaining SQL Server 2005. These professionals have in-depth knowledge of using T-SQL statements, and carrying our day-to-day maintenance and troubleshooting of databases using the SQL Server 2005. You can also certify as an MCTS on Microsoft Windows Vista and .NET 2.0. If you are looking for these certifications, please visit the MCTS: Windows Vista or MCTS .NET 2.0 certification exam page.

Pass the following exam:

• 70-431 SQL Server 2005 Implementation

Job Roles for MCTS certified professionals

The job roles for MCTS certified professionals typically include: database administrators, database developers, or business intelligence developers.

MCTS: SQL Server certification requirements

To get MCTS: SQL Server certification for Microsoft Windows Server 2003, you have to take one mandatory Core test (i.e. test 70-431).

Benefits of MCTS: SQL Server certification

• Microsoft database systems are the most widely used operating systems today and the MCTS: SQL Server 2005 certification proves expertise on the Microsoft products and technologies.
• Professionals holding the MCTS: SQL Server 2005 certification are preferred by the employers and they also get preference in promotions.
• MCTS: SQL Server 2005 certification is helpful for database professionals who have entry-level certification in related technologies to upgrade their credentials and get recognition from the industry.
• MCTS: SQL Server 2005 Certified professional can find appropriate job easily and get paid more.
• And most importantly, on average, an MCTS: SQL Server 2005 certified person gets more salary than persons having the same job profile.