DB Admin vs DB Developer and questions about training materials

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  I'm curious about which has better overall job potential: DB Administrator or a DB Developer.  I am currently a web developer (C#,VB.NET, Classic ASP, ColdFusion, etc...), but I have significant experience in both areas.  I would like to move into one of the two positions, but I am not certain which one would be the best choice.  Has anyone else been at this crossroads?  Any thoughts?
  
  Also, the second part of my conundrum is training materials.  I can't find official training books (I prefer print over e-learning materials) for the certifications on SQL 2008 (70-450 and 70-451).  I have found the following books, but can't decide if they will help with the cert or not:
  
  

  • MSPress Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Administrators Pocket Consultant
  • MSPress Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2008 T-SQL Fundamentals
  • MSPress Programming Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008
  • MSPress Smart Business Intelligence Solutions with Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008

  Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

  Saturday, June 20, 2009 2:28 AM