Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Certifications and TrainingMicrosoft Learning

Agenda

TrainingMCSA: SQL Server 2012

MCSE: Business Intelligence

MCSE: Data Platform

Certifications

Value of Certification

Recognition

DifferentiationEmployability

Changes to the Certifications and Exams

Deeper Skill Set

Certification Requirements

Broader Skill Set

Recertification

Relevance Rigor

MCSA: SQL Server 2012

MCSE: Data Platform

Recertification

SQL Server 2012 Certification paths

Destination

Master

Expert

Associate

AdministeringDatabases(Exam 462)

Implementing a Data

Warehouse(Exam 463)

Querying (Exam 461)

Designing Database Solutions

(Exam 465)

Developing Databases(Exam 464)

MCSE: Business IntelligenceRecertification

Implementing Data Models and

Reports(Exam 466)

Designing Business

Intelligence Solutions

(Exam 467)

MCSM: SQL Server

MCA: SQL Server

MCSM: Business Intelligence

MCSA: SQL Server 2012Show that you

have a minimum set of skills to hit

the ground running.

Exam 461: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012

Exam 70-462: Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Database

Exam 70-463: Implementing Data Warehouses with Microsoft SQL Server 2012

+

+Develop and maintain the next wave of mission critical environments and breakthrough insights.

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: SQL Server 2012

=

MCSE: Business IntelligenceShowcase your expert skills at developing and deploying rich

business intelligence

solutions.

Exam 466: Implementing Data Models and Reports with SQL Server 2012

Exam 467: Designing Business Intelligence Solutions with SQL Server 2012

+

+Deliver more data to more

people across the

organization.

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Business Intelligence

=

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: SQL Server 2012

MCSE: Data PlatformDemonstrate

your expertise at building enterprise-scale data solutions.

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: SQL Server 2012

Exam 464: Developing SQL Server 2012 Databases

Exam 465: Designing Database Solutions for SQL Server 2012

+

+Extend your

skills beyond traditional

database capabilities.

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Data Platform

=

Database roles convergence• At least 60% of both DBAs and DBDs were at least minimally proficient at

SSAS and PowerShell.• At least 87% of both DBAs and DBDs were at least minimally proficient at

SSIS, SSRS, and T-SQL.

On which tools are most

DBAs and DBDs

proficient?

• 87% of database developers indicated that they had acted as a database administrator at some point in the past.

• 60% of database developers indicated that they perform database administration tasks as part of their current role, though it is not their primary role.

Do DBDs act as DBAs?

• Backup and restore• Create tables• Installation

Which tasks do a majority of

both DBAs and DBDs perform?

•Performance tuning•Ad-hoc queries•Integration services (data quality)

Recertification ensures up-to-date skills

Recertifying also earns you the new MCSA

Replaces upgrade at expert level

Expert-level cert names not versioned

Protects your cert from being devalued

Proves latest skills in the solution area

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In most cases, requirement will be one exam

MCSEs will need to recertify every three years

Recertification

More challenging item types

Choose All That ApplyCase Studies

Best Answer

Code Review

Extending Matching items

Build ListsDrag & DropActive Screen!Be sure to view the

exam item type demo to see these item types!

Upgrade paths

Upgrade to MCSE: Data Platform

MCITP: Database Developer 2008 or MCITP: Database Administrator 2008

Exam- Transition your MCITP to MCSE: Data Platform

459

Exam – Transition to SQL Server 2012 Part 1

+MCSE: Data Platform*

+457 458

NOTE: All Upgrade paths are subject to change until final release.

* Requires recertification

=Exam – Transition to SQL Server 2012 Part 2

+458

Upgrade to MCSE: Business Intelligence

MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer 2008

Exam- Transition your MCITP to MCSE: BI

460

Exam – Transition to SQL Server 2012 Part 1

+Exam – Transition to SQL Server 2012 Part 2 MCSE: Business Intelligence*

+457 458

NOTE: All Upgrade paths are subject to change until final release.

* Requires recertification

=

Upgrade to MCSA: SQL Server 2012

MCTS on SQL Server 2008

Exam – Transition to SQL Srvr 2012 Part 1

+Exam – Transition to SQL Srvr 2012 Part 2

=MCSA: SQL Server 2012

+457 458

NOTE: All Upgrade paths are subject to change until final release.

* Requires recertification

Exam – Transition to SQL Server - 2012 Part 1

+Exam – Transition to SQL Server 2012 - Part 2

=457 458

SQL Server Instructor-Led Training

Microsoft Official Courseware

Exam 461 Course 10774

Developing Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 Databases

Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012

Querying Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012

Administering Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 Databases

Implementing Data Models and Reports with Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012

Exam 462 Course 10775

Exam 464 Course 10776

Exam 463 Course 10777

Exam 466 Course 10778

Microsoft Press—Exam prepExam 461

Training Kit, Rapid

Review

Developing Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 Databases

Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012

Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Administering Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 Databases

Designing Database Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server 2012

Exam 462

Training Kit,

Rapid Review

Exam 464 Exam Ref

Exam 463 Training Kit,

Rapid Review

Exam 465 Exam Ref

Implementing Data Models and Reports with SQL Server 2012Designing BI Sols with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Platform

Exam 466 Exam Ref

Exam 467 Exam Ref

Training Kits available mid-August 2012Rapid Reviews available December 2012Exam Refs available March 2013

Additional resources

Microsoft.com/learning

Born to Learn

Microsoftvirtualacademy.com

TechNet.com

• SQL Server certifications• SQL Server training• Learning snacks• Free ebook: Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2012

• SQL Server forums• MCT SQL Server wiki

• Breakthrough Insights using Microsoft SQL Server 2012 - Analysis Services

• Breakthrough Insights using Microsoft SQL Server 2012 - Scalable data warehouse

• Breakthrough Insights using Microsoft SQL Server 2012 - Reporting Services

• Cloud on your terms with Microsoft SQL server 2012: Scale on demand• Download trial version

• Virtual labs• Tutorials• Demos

Questions

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Appendix

Frequently asked questions Question Answer

Why did you change the certification names?

The names were changed to better reflect the experience, knowledge, and skills that IT Professionals and Developers need to build and manage technology solutions that may include multiple technologies, whether on-premise or in the cloud.

When will exams be available to upgrade from SQL Server 2008?

Upgrade exams will be released by August 2012.

My transcript shows that I earned the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: SQL Server 2008 certification. How did I get it?

If you passed Exams 70-432 and 70-448, or you have achieved the MCTS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance and the MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance certifications, you automatically earn the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification on SQL Server 2008.

How do these changes impact my existing Microsoft Certifications?

The existing MCTS, MCITP, and MCPD Certifications are currently valuable in the market and will remain valuable as long as companies are using the technology covered in your certification.

How long will I be able to earn an MCITP or MCTS Certification on SQL Server 2008?

After April 2013, you will no longer be able to achieve an MCTS or MCITP certification on SQL Server 2008. However, the MCSA: SQL Server 2008 will still be available to earn.

What happens if I pass a single exam?

When you pass a single exam, you become a member of the Microsoft Certification Program. You can share your transcript with others to prove that you passed that exam and show your progress towards a specific certification.

More frequently asked questionsQuestion Answer

What is the recertification requirement?

To ensure that our certifications remain a meaningful and valuable indicator of candidate’s skills, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) certifications will require recertification every three years.

Why is this recertification requirement being implemented?

Recertification ensures that Microsoft Certifications remain a meaningful and valuable indicator of candidate’s skills. Recertification provides assurance to hiring managers and other stakeholders that certified candidates have demonstrated continued competence even as the technology has changed based on service packs, revisions, and new product version releases.

Will MCSA certifications require recertification also?

The recertification requirement does not apply to Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certifications.

Why did you raise the expectations for minimum skills?

We raised the minimum expectations in order to recognize and validate the full set of skills that a candidate would need to successfully work with across a technology solution and included topics relevant to working with solutions in the cloud. By increasing the minimum expectations and the skills validated, individuals will be more successful in working with Microsoft technologies and better able to satisfy the needs of the organization.

How did you make the exams more challenging?

There are many aspects to a candidate's perception of how challenging an exam is. We made changes to our certification program to address each of those aspects, including setting the bar higher for minimum experience that we expect from successful candidates, validating more difficult skills, using more challenging question types, and implementing security enhancements in our exams and test centers.

MCSA: SQL Server 2008

The MCSA: SQL Server 2008 certification shows

that you have a minimum set of skills to hit the ground running.

Exam 70-432: Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Database

Exam 70-448: Implementing Data Warehouses with Microsoft SQL Server 2012

+Demonstrate your essential skills on SQL Server 2008 by earning the MCSA: SQL Server 2008 certification.

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: SQL Server 2008

=

Note: MCSA: SQL Server 2008 certification does not count towards the MCSE: Data Platform or MCSE: Business Intelligence certifications.

However, candidates can upgrade from MCSA: SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012 by taking two exams.

Reinvented for the CloudMicrosoft has reinvented its certifications by building cloud related skills validation into the industry’s most

recognized and respected certification program. Microsoft Certifications remains the method by which IT Pros and Developers stand out from their peers and for employers to recognize candidates/employees who have the skills required to be productive. To ensure Microsoft Certifications remain relevant, they now validate a

broader and deeper set of cloud skills and experience across a technology solution.

A certification research report, 64 % of IT hiring managers rate

certifications as having extremely high or high value in

validating the skills and expertise of job candidates–

Channelinsider.com, 2011-10-19

A certification research report, 89% of IT hiring managers say

that IT certifications help confirm subject matter

knowledge and expertise– Channelinsider.com, 2011-10-

19

In a survey of 700 IT professionals, 60% said

certification led to a new job– Network World, 11/14/2011

IT Pro & Developer benefits Hiring Manager benefitsGet hired

Get a job building the future. Microsoft ensures its

certifications are on the cutting-edge of technology

and are valued by businesses, helping

professionals get hired in today’s highly competitive

market.

Get Recognized

Get recognized by peers and hiring managers. Microsoft Certification

distinguishes the ability of professionals to deploy,

design, optimize and operate technologies for

critical IT roles.A 2011 study showed 86%

of hiring managers indicate IT certifications are a high or medium

priority during the candidate evaluation

process– CompTIA Feb, 2011 Press

Release

Get verification employee knowledge is

current

.

Get qualified candidates

Hiring Manager

New Technical Certification Names

Consistency across the stack

Value of certification

Level 2 is the destination

Master

Expert

Associate

Microsoft Certified Solutions Master

(MCSM)

Microsoft Certified Solutions

Expert (MCSE)

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate

(MCSA)

Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer

(MCSD) Easy to communicate

Brand recognition

MS Press—Planned books

Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2012

Programming Microsoft SQL Server 2012

T-SQL Fundamentals

SQL Server 2012 Step by Step

SQL Server 2012 Administration Inside Out

SQL Server 2012 Integration Services

High Performance T-SQL Using Windows

FunctionsMicrosoft SQL Server 2012 Analysis Services: the BISM

Tabular Model

SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services

SQL Server 2012 Internals

Virtual Machine PlanHardware Level 6

Minimum level – no less than 8GB RAM, more is betterWindows Server 2008 R2 SP1 host machinesBase 11A (WS2008R2 + HyperV SP1)MIA-DC (domain controller, 512MB)MIA-SQL1 (SQL 2012, no BI components)

Used by 10774, 10775, 10776

MIA-SQLBI (SQL 2012, all BI components, Sharepoint)Used by 10777, 10778

Internet access for SQL AzureIntroducing the TMG VM…

MSL Hardware Level 6• Intel 64bit Virtualization Technology (Intel VT) or AMD

Virtualization (AMD-V) processor (2.8 GHz dual core or better recommended)

• Dual 120 GB hard disks 7200 RPM SATA or better*• 4 GB RAM expandable to 8GB or higher• DVD drive• Network adapter• Super VGA (SVGA) 17-inch monitor • Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device• Sound card with amplified speakers

SQL AzureSQL Azure: an integrated story for off-premise dataOptions for existing SQL trainingIn SQL 2012 Courseware

Design approachLabs

Student Azure Accounts

Custom DeliveriesMany diverse secondary audiencesModules & Labs designed for modularityExamples

T-SQL for Report DevelopersFour day: first four days of 10774 + 10778 module 3

Data Quality in SQL Server 2012One day: 10777 modules 7, 9, 10

Building Reports and Visualizations with SQL Server 2012

Two day: 10778 modules 2, 3, 10, 11, 13

Student Azure Accounts

10774: Writing Queries Using Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 Transact-SQL• Module 1: Introduction to SQL Server

2012• Module 2: Introduction to Transact SQL

Querying• Module 3: Writing SELECT Statements• Module 4: Combining Data from Multiple

Tables• Module 5: Filtering and Sorting Data• Module 6: Working with SQL Server Data

Types• Module 7: Using Built-In Functions• Module 8: Grouping and Aggregating

Data• Module 9: Using Subqueries• Module 10: Using Table Expressions

• Module 11: Use Set Operators• Module 12: Using Window Ranking,

Offset and Aggregate Functions• Module 13: Pivoting and Grouping

Sets• Module 14: Writing Specialized

Queries• Module 15: Executing Stored

Procedures• Module 16: Programming with T-

SQL• Module 17: Implementing Error

Handling• Module 18: Implementing

Transactions• Module 19: Querying SQL Server

Metadata• Module 20: Improving Query

Performance

10775: Course 10775A: Administering a Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 Database• Module 1: Introduction to SQL Server 2012

and its Toolset• Module 2: Preparing Systems for SQL

Server 2012• Module 3: Installing and Configuring SQL

Server 2012• Module 4: Working with Databases• Module 5: Understanding SQL Server

2012 Recovery Models• Module 6: Backup of SQL Server 2012

Databases• Module 7: Restoring SQL Server 2012

Databases• Module 8: Importing and Exporting Data• Module 9: Authenticating and Authorizing

Users• Module 10: Assigning Server and

Database Roles

• Module 11: Authorizing Users to Access Resources

• Module 12: Auditing SQL Server Environments• Module 13: Automating SQL Server 2012

Management• Module 14: Configuring Security for SQL Server

Agent• Module 15: Monitoring SQL Server 2012 with

Alerts and Notifications• Module 16: Performing Ongoing Database

Maintenance• Module 17: Tracing Access to SQL Server 2012• Module 18: Monitoring SQL Server 2012• Module 19: Managing Multiple Servers• Module 20: Troubleshooting Common SQL Server

2012 Administrative Issues

10776: Developing a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Database• Module 1: Introduction to SQL Server 2012

and its ToolsetModule 2: Working with Data Types

• Module 3: Designing and Implementing Tables

• Module 4: Ensuring Data Integrity through Constraints

• Module 5: Planning for SQL Server 2012 Indexing

• Module 6: Implementing Table Structures in SQL Server 2012

• Module 7: Reading SQL Server 2012 Execution Plans

• Module 8: Improving Performance through Non-Clustered Indexes

• Module 9: Designing and Implementing Views

• Module 10: Designing and Implementing Stored Procedures

• Module 11: Merging Data and Passing Tables• Module 12: Designing and Implementing

User-Defined Functions• Module 13: Creating Highly Concurrent SQL

Server 2012 Applications• Module 14: Handling Errors in T-SQL Code• Module 15: Responding to Data

Manipulation via Triggers• Module 16: Implementing Managed Code in

SQL Server 2012• Module 17: Storing XML Data in SQL Server

2012• Module 18: Querying XML Data in SQL

Server 2012• Module 19: Working with SQL Server 2012

Spatial Data• Module 20: Working with Full-Text Indexes

and Queries

10777: Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012

• Module 1: Introduction to Data Warehouse Concepts• Module 2: Data Warehouse Hardware Considerations • Module 3: Designing and Implementing a Data Warehouse• Module 4: Creating an ETL Solution with SSIS • Module 5: Implementing Control Flow in an SSIS Package • Module 6: Debugging and Troubleshooting SSIS Packages• Module 7: Implementing an Incremental ETL Process• Module 8: Incorporating Data from the Cloud in a Data Warehouse• Module 9: Enforcing Data Quality• Module 10: Using Master Data Services• Module 11: Extending SSIS• Module 12: Deploying and Configuring SSIS Packages• Module 13: Consuming Data in a Data Warehouse

10778: Implementing Data Models and Reports with Microsoft SQL Server 2012• Module 1: Overview of Reporting and Data Modeling• Module 2: Implementing Reports with Reporting Services• Module 3: Supporting Self-Service Reporting• Module 4: Managing a Reporting Infrastructure• Module 5: Creating Multidimensional Databases• Module 6: Working with Cubes and Dimensions• Module 7: Working with Measures and Measure Groups• Module 8: Introduction to MDX• Module 9: Customizing Cube Functionality• Module 10: Implementing a PowerPivot for Excel Workbook• Module 11: Introduction to Data Analysis Expression (DAX)• Module 12: Implementing a Tabular Database• Module 13: Creating Data Visualizations With Crescent• Module 14: Performing Predictive Analysis with Data Mining