Question : MCDBA Vs MCITP which is better?

Hi Guys,

I'm coming from Networking background, "You can see that from my profile".

I've been hired in a new company to be their Corporate DBA, therefore I change my path to Database Administration, and I accepted the challenge because i really like it and i wanted to do it,  my boss is welling to help me by suggesting to attend and implement MS-Cert in this path, which will help me in my future career.

I need your advice about what is much better for me as a new DBA, MCDBA Vs MCITP?

My Environment:

Database of 2GB size, and MS-SQL server 2k Standard Edition, OS: Windows 2000 server/Pro.

Bare in mind that:
1. I have the basic knowledge of SQL server as I'm in charge of taking care of the back-up since I was in my previous company,
2. I do some basic Scripts "Select * from Tab" etc.
3. I have attended a course of Oracle Certified Expert (OCA) since long time ago in Oracle 9i but i didn't went to the Exam:(
4. I can create new Database "Both in Oracle, MS-SQL server" and then restore it from existing one so i can play with it.

Also I know that MCDBA is designed for MS-SQL server 2k vs MCITP is designed for MS-SQL server 2k5.

According to this link:
http://www.sqlservercentral.com/forums/shwmessage.aspx?forumid=10&messageid=328665

Is it right about the fact that attending the recent courses in MCITP is much better as it will be more info compared to MCDBA, and It's like hitting two birds with one stone?

Your advice is highly appreciated.

Regards

Answer : MCDBA Vs MCITP which is better?

I cant comment on training centers, I live in Canada.  However I will say that for the MCTS SQL Server exam, the scope is broad enough that one course will not cover the exam objectives.  A good approach is to use the Microsoft Study materials, Exam Cram books to study with, plus spend a considerable amount of time doing the job to get comfortable with all the tasks you will be tested on.

I hope this helps