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MTA: Database Fundamentals

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MTA certifications are a great place to start if you would like to get into the technology field. MTA certifications address a wide spectrum of fundamental technical concepts, assess and validate core technical knowledge, and enhance technical credibility. Note: MTA exams do not qualify for MCP certification, nor are they a prerequisite for MCSA or MCSD certification.

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CERTIFICATION EXAM

Database Fundamentals

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FUNDAMENTALS CERTIFICATION

MTA: Database Fundamentals

Skills measured

  • Understanding core database concepts
  • Create database objects
  • Manipulate data
  • Understand data storage
  • Administer a database

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Job role: Developer

Required exams: 98-364

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  • 98-364: Database Fundamentals

    Languages: en zh-cn zh-tw fr de it ja ko pt-br ru es es-mx

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    Candidates for this exam are seeking to prove introductory knowledge of and skills with databases, including relational databases, such as Microsoft SQL Server. It is recommended that candidates be familiar with the concepts of and have hands-on experience with the technologies described here, either by taking relevant training courses or by working with tutorials and samples available on MSDN and in Microsoft Visual Studio. Although minimal hands-on experience with the technologies is recommended, job experience is not assumed for these exams.

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    All objectives of the exam are covered in depth so you'll be ready for any question on the exam.

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