Where is Database+?

binarysoul

There is A+, Net+, Security+, but with database field being a major one, I wonder why CompTIA has never come up with Database+?

How would one begin a neutral study of database?

dynamik

Any generic SQL book is a great starting places. I think I used SQL in 24 Hours, but that was a long time ago.

brad-

binarysoul wrote: »

There is A+, Net+, Security+, but with database field being a major one, I wonder why CompTIA has never come up with Database+?

How would one begin a neutral study of database?

Thats actually a very good question. The language is standard. The principles are all the same. There really should be a DB+ or SQL+.

UnixGeek

That's a good question. I would definitely go for a cert that emphasized basic SQL knowledge, normalization, etc more than vendor-specific matters. Another good introductory database book is "Databases Demystified".

down77

If you want a "Database+" try looking at the CIW Database Design Specialist. This will go over the basics of SQL, Normalization, Relational Algebra, etc.

UnixGeek

down77 wrote: »

If you want a "Database+" try looking at the CIW Database Design Specialist. This will go over the basics of SQL, Normalization, Relational Algebra, etc.

Thanks! That's been added to the exam queue.

Daniel333

Not sure why Comptia would throw money away, but I agree. A entry level database would be a good move. IN the mean time,
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcts/sql/default.mspx

binarysoul

Daniel333 wrote: »

Not sure why Comptia would throw money away, but I agree. A entry level database would be a good move. IN the mean time,
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcts/sql/default.mspx

Yep, Comptia dropped ball on this one. I'm sure Comptia execs would be red-faced upon reading this thread and finding out they are oblivious to existence of Database management system

Daniel333

Dude, we should so call them up and try and sell it to them!