Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (MCTS: SQL Server 2005) implement and maintain databases using specific instructions and specifications. They have thorough knowledge of the product, understand how to use the tools and Transact-SQL language, and know how to navigate the user interface. Technology Specialists typically pursue careers as database administrators, database developers, or business intelligence developers. They may also be developers and systems administrators who do not work with SQL Server daily but who want to show their breadth of technology experience.

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (MCTS: SQL Server 2005) implement and maintain databases using specific instructions and specifications. They have thorough knowledge of the product, understand how to use the tools and Transact-SQL language, and know how to navigate the user interface. Technology Specialists typically pursue careers as database administrators, database developers, or business intelligence developers. They may also be developers and systems administrators who do not work with SQL Server daily but who want to show their breadth of technology experience.

Microsoft Skills Assessments for SQL Server 2005 help database administrators, database developers, and business intelligence developers focus their exam preparation training and find learning resources.

How to Earn Your MCTS: SQL Server 2005

MCTS candidates must pass one exam that focuses on the implementation and maintenance of SQL Server 2005. See the following table for related training resources. For exam availability dates and specific areas of focus, see the Exam Preparation Guide.

Requires Exams for MCTS: SQL Server 2005

Exam 70–431: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Implementation and Maintenance