MCITP: Database Administrator

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Database Administrator training course teaches database administrators to design a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database infrastructure, to design security for database systems using Microsoft SQL Server 2005, and how to monitor security and respond to threats and students will also learn to design database solutions that meet the availability needs of their organization, emphasizing high availability, which includes thinking about the database itself and about their entire environment, including business needs; regulatory requirements; and network, systems, and database considerations during design.

The course would suit anyone looking for a career as an IT Specialist or Database Administrator or anyone who wants to learn about Databases.

At UK Open Learning we pride ourselves on our friendly and supportive tutors. Your tutor support will start as soon as you receive your course and will be valid for 12 months. All our tutors are highly qualified with extensive experience in supporting distance learning students. You contact your tutor via email and they are responsible for answering your questions and guiding you through the course to ensure you are ready for your examinations.

No prior knowledge is necessary to study this course although it is recommended you have a good computer knowledge.

We recommended you spend approximately 120 hours of your time studying for the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Database Administrator Course. The pace of study is completely up to you. To give an example, if you dedicate 2 hours a week to the course it would take you a year to complete but if you could spare 4 hours a week you could complete it in six months.

Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database, Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database, Designing High Availability Database Solutions Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005,Designing Security for Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Designing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Infrastructure, Designing Security for Microsoft SQL Server 2005,Administering and Automating Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Databases and Servers, Troubleshooting and Optimising Database Servers Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005.

Exam fee is not included and is payable directly to the examination centre: Prometric Test Centres. Prometric offers the most extensive, professional and secure testing network in the world where tests are delivered in over 160 countries in over 7,500 locations.

Assessment for this award is carried out by exam at a local approved test centre. Candidates will gain experience through hands-on lab exercises that allow you to practice what you learn in a fully functional, simulated environment, as well as access to practice tests and exam simulators. In addition, students will have the full support of an expert tutor to guide you every step of the way.