Why has Microsoft developed the MCDBA credential, and why are database administrators targeted for this certification?
A. Creation of the certification was fueled by the growing industry demand for skilled database administrators and by the availability of Microsoft SQL Server 7.0. A Microsoft survey conducted in July 1998 among Microsoft Certified Solution Providers, mid-sized organizations, and enterprise organizations showed that the database administrator was one of five jobs most in demand, with more than 50,000 openings in North America alone projected in the next 12 months. International Data Corporation’s (IDC) latest research shows that sales of Microsoft SQL Server licenses are growing at a rate of more than 100 percent annually and estimates that total market growth for Windows NT-based databases will “explode” to more than 50 percent from 1997 to 2001. As the demand for the SQL Server product increases, particularly with the release of Microsoft SQL Server 7.0, the demand for skilled Microsoft SQL Server database administrators is also expected to increase significantly. The database admini
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