MCSDs in the Real World

In the next section, we describe an ideal MCSD candidate, knowing full well that only a few real candidates will meet this ideal. In fact, our description of that ideal candidate might seem downright scary, especially with the changes that have been made to the program to support the .NET development platform. But take heart: Although the requirements to obtain an MCSD may seem formidable, they are by no means impossible to meet. However, be keenly aware that it does take time, involves some expense, and requires real effort to get through the process.

Increasing numbers of people are attaining Microsoft certifications, so the goal is within reach. You can get all the real-world motivation you need from knowing that many others have gone before, so you will be able to follow in their footsteps. If you're willing to tackle the process seriously and do what it takes to obtain the necessary experience and knowledge, you can takeand passall the certification tests involved in obtaining an MCSD or MCAD.

Besides MCSD, other Microsoft certifications include the following:

  • MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) This is the brand-new certification that Microsoft has provided for those Microsoft professionals who are not going to design networks but rather administer them. This certification includes three core exams and a single elective .

  • MCAD (Microsoft Certified Application Developer) This is aimed at software developers functioning at a departmental level with one to two years of application-development experience. The MCAD certification requires two specific exams, plus a third elective exam drawn from a limited pool of options. The 70-306 exam is a core exam for the MCAD credential.

  • MCDBA (Microsoft Certified Database Administrator) This is aimed at database administrators and developers who work with Microsoft SQL Server. The MCDBA certification requires three core exams and one elective exam.

  • Other Microsoft certifications The requirements for these certifications range from one test (MCP) to several tests (MCSE).



Developing and Implementing WindowsR-based Applications with Visual BasicR. NET and Visual StudioR. NET Exam CramT 2 (Exam 70-306)
Developing and Implementing WindowsR-based Applications with Visual BasicR. NET and Visual StudioR. NET Exam CramT 2 (Exam 70-306)
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