Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Developer

MCITP: Database Developer

Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Developer (MCITP: Database Developer) is the premier certification for database designers and developers. This credential demonstrates that you can design a secure, stable, enterprise database solution by using Microsoft SQL Server 2005.

Database developers design and implement relational database models (logical and physical) and database storage objects. They also program servers by using user-defined functions, triggers, stored procedures, Transact-SQL, or the CLR. They retrieve or modify data using SQL queries or tune and optimize queries. Database developers are typically employed by mid-sized to large-sized organizations.

Microsoft Certification Courses

There are 6 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
• 2781: Designing Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Server-Side Solutions
• 2782: Designing Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Databases
• 2783: Designing the Data Tier for Microsoft SQL Server 2005
• 2784: Tuning and Optimizing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005

Microsoft Certification Exams

There are 3 exams in total, necessary to pass in order to attain this credential.

Candidates must first meet the requirements for the MCTS: SQL Server 2005 credential (one exam). After earning the MCTS credentials, candidates may earn their MCITP: Database Developer credential by passing 2 additional required exams.

• Exam 70–431: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Implementation and Maintenance
• Exam 70–441: PRO: Designing Database Solutions by Using SQL Server 2005 Open License 6.0
• Exam 70–442: PRO: Designing and Optimizing Data Access by Using SQL Server 2005