SQL Server 2012 Certifications Overview

Here's a quick run-down of the new SQL Server 2012 certifications from Microsoft.
MCSA: SQL Server
This cert requires three exams and is considered by Microsoft as a foundation for other SQL Server certifiations. This certification requires no renewal exams and remains current as long as Windows SQL Server 2012 is supported by Microsoft:
70-461 - Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012
70-462 - Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases
70-463 - Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012
After that, we have two different MCSE paths for SQL Server 2012. As with other Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert certifications, these require renewal every three years.
MCSE: Data Platform
This is a cert targeted at database developers, designing database solutions.
MCSA: SQL Server 2012 (Prerequisite)
70-464 - Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases
70-465 - Designing Database Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server 2012
MCSE: Business Intelligence
This is a cert for database administrators, managing and maintaining SQL Server in the enterprise.
MCSA: SQL Server 2012 (Prerequisite)
70-466 - Implementing Data Models and Reports with Microsoft SQL Server 2012
70-467 - Designing Business Intelligence Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server 2012
MCSA: SQL Server
This cert requires three exams and is considered by Microsoft as a foundation for other SQL Server certifiations. This certification requires no renewal exams and remains current as long as Windows SQL Server 2012 is supported by Microsoft:



After that, we have two different MCSE paths for SQL Server 2012. As with other Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert certifications, these require renewal every three years.
MCSE: Data Platform
This is a cert targeted at database developers, designing database solutions.



MCSE: Business Intelligence
This is a cert for database administrators, managing and maintaining SQL Server in the enterprise.



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