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Hi All,

I am currently working on sql server 2005 database development which involves writing sp's, triggers etc. No certifications so far. so,would like to start looking at them from now on. after a bit of browsing, sql server 2012 is the latest one and sql server 2008(70-433 , for my skill set) expires on Jul'13. I need your advise on whether to prepare for 2008 course though it expires next year or to go for 2012 exam. currently i can see there isnt much material available for 2012 exam.

Thanks in advance

Tuesday, November 13, 2012 6:20 AM

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It really depends on whether you'll be moving to 2008 or 2012 in the next 3-6 months. If you're moving to 2008 I would recommend doing 70-433. If you're moving to 2012 I'd recommend doing 70-461 (The training kit is scheduled for release on 10 December 2012 and some great study material can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=27721 and http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/6982.sql-server-2012-developer-training-kit-bom-en-us.aspx#Module_1_Introduction_to_SQL_Server_2012)

BTW, although the 70-433 expires in July 2013, your certification will always be valid as it will not expire.
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It really depends on whether you'll be moving to 2008 or 2012 in the next 3-6 months. If you're moving to 2008 I would recommend doing 70-433. If you're moving to 2012 I'd recommend doing 70-461 (The training kit is scheduled for release on 10 December 2012 and some great study material can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=27721 and http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/6982.sql-server-2012-developer-training-kit-bom-en-us.aspx#Module_1_Introduction_to_SQL_Server_2012)

BTW, although the 70-433 expires in July 2013, your certification will always be valid as it will not expire.
When you see answers and helpful posts, please click Vote As Helpful, Propose As Answer, and/or Mark As Answer

Jeff Wharton
MSysDev (C.Sturt), MDbDsgnMgt (C.Sturt), MCT, MCPD, MCSD, MCITP, MCDBA
Blog: Mr. Wharty's Ramblings
Twitter: @Mr_Wharty
MC ID: Microsoft Transcript
- Marked as answer by MohanPadamata Wednesday, November 14, 2012 6:04 PM
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 11:17 PM
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I would agree with Mr. Wharty. Do you need help getting certified? I work as an Education Consultant for IT professionals and would be happy to help you figure out the best path. It does come down to whether you will be moving to 2012 soon. You can email me at candaceb @ unitkeducation.com (remove spaces) for more details or call me directly at 510-896-7543.

Candace

Wednesday, November 14, 2012 9:50 PM