what is the difference between 98-364 and 70-761, i want to take an exam and im confused

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  Hi Siyamand,

  Below is the link for Microsoft Certifications for SQL Server. There is MCSA in SQL Server 2014/12 and Also MCSA in SQL Server 2016. 

  Exams details for both courses are provided here. 

  https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/learning/sql-certification.aspx

  Let me know if any questions..

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  • Marked as answer by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Tuesday, February 21, 2017 10:22 AM

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  MCSA or Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate in SQL Server can be earned on following areas with respective exams:

  – Database Development (761, 762)
  – Database Administration (764, 765)
  – Business Intelligence (767, 768)

  Exam 98-364 is to get Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification. It is the most basic exam that focuses just on basic SQL, and is for people new to technology, who need to validate their knowledge of fundamental concepts before moving on to more advanced certifications. This exam covers:

  1. RDBMS, DBMS concepts and terms, like Normanization, PK, FK, etc.
  2. Plain SQL querying knowledge, like DDL, DML, etc. and indexes.
  3. Simple DBA stuff, like security, backup/restore, etc.

  Link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/learning/exam-98-364.aspx

  Exam 70-761 is also an advanced exam which is based upon SQL Server 2016, which is the latest version of SQL Server as of today. To earn MCSA you have to take 70-762 exam as well mentione . Check this link for MCSA SQL Server 2016: https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/learning/mcsa-sql-2016-certification.aspx

  Exam 70-461 is also an advance level exam but now older based upon SQL Server 2012 or 2014. Check this link for MCSA SQL Server 2012/2014: https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/learning/mcsa-sql-certification.aspx

  Prepare for Exam 70-461 (2014)

  Please note: Exam 98-364 is not required here, and as mentioned above its just to make sure you have knowledge in working with basic SQL Querying.

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  • Marked as answer by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Tuesday, February 21, 2017 10:22 AM
  • Edited by Manoj Pandey (manub22)Microsoft employee Wednesday, February 22, 2017 10:39 AM

  Thursday, February 9, 2017 9:07 AM
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  thank you for the reply 

  so now which one should i take , as my understanding the MTA Is the button of the pyramid , and MCSA Is the second level of the pyrmaid

   MTA               and                    MCSA

  So i have to take the MTA exam first then go to MCSA EXAM

  or if i take MCSA , This is means that im MTA certified which out taking the exam?

  But there is three types of MCSA, Which one should i go ?

  THIS 761 AND 762                                 7643 AND 765                                                   767 AND 768

                                               

  
  

  • Edited by Siyamand Thursday, February 9, 2017 2:24 PM

  Thursday, February 9, 2017 2:18 PM