Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: SQL Server

MCTS: SQL Server

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (MCTS: SQL Server 2005) implement and maintain databases using specific instructions and specifications. They have thorough knowledge of the product, understand how to use the tools and Transact-SQL language, and know how to explore the user interface.

Technology Specialists typically pursue careers as database developers, or business intelligence developers. They may also be developers and systems administrators who do not work with SQL Server daily but who want to show their breadth of technology experience.

Microsoft Certification Courses

There are 2 courses in total designed to help individuals pass the exams necessary for this credential.

• 2779: Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database
• 2780: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database

Microsoft Certification Exams

Candidates must pass 1 exam that focuses on the implementation and maintenance of SQL Server.

• Exam 70–431: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Implementation and Maintenance