SQL Server 2005 exams to retire

Born to Learn has announced that the following SQL Server 2005 exams will retire on June 30, 2011.

70-431 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Implementation and Maintenance
70-441 PRO: Designing Database Solutions by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
70-442 PRO: Designing and Optimizing Data Access by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
70-443 PRO: Designing a Database Server Infrastructure by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
70-444 PRO: Optimizing and Maintaining a Database Administration Solution by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
70-445 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance
70-446 PRO: Designing a Business Intelligence Solution by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
70-447 UPGRADE: MCDBA Skills to MCITP Database Administrator by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005

Source: Retiring SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005, and BizTalk Server 2006 exams - Born to Learn - Born To Learn - Born to Learn

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earweed

It's about time for them to retire but MS should still hold off a while IMO. SQL 2005 is still in wide use in some environments and is still supported by the newer server OSes.

RobertKaucher

It's typical for exams to retire when the product has 2 versions out and SQL Server 2011 is right around the corner.

2005 to 2008 is not a huge leap. If you get certified on 2008 you will be good on 2005.