The latest MCP Weekly Flash newsletter has a great reference regarding the re-launch of the video training materials for the Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) on SQL Server certification in the Snack Box format. In analogy to a master degrees obtained from a university, business school or a post-graduate institution, the MCM certifications offer this level of knowledge and recognition to the technical IT professionals world.
The Microsoft’s Master certification program, is oriented to people with great experience implementing solutions in the field and also requires the candidate to pass the MCTIP certifications previously.
The MCM on SQL Server 2008 has the following pre-requisites:
After that you should pass the following exams in order:
1. Exam 88 970: SQL Server 2008 Microsoft Certified Master: Knowledge Exam
2. Exam 88 971: SQL Server 2008 Microsoft Certified Master: Lab Exam
For more details about the MCM on SQL Server visit this link.
For simplicity, I’ve compiled all the videos in this page, but if you prefer, you can access them from here. Now, the promised videos (overview included), enjoy!!!
“…The following readiness videos provide candidates who want to pursue Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008 certification with an overview of what you need to know to prepare for the SQL Server 2008 Microsoft Certified Master Knowledge Exam and Lab Exam.
Each module establishes the level of depth and breadth required to achieve this certification and also includes an MCM-level deep dive of one or more aspects of the specific subject area. Each module ends with a pointer to a comprehensive list of additional readiness resources (whitepapers, blog posts, other videos, and applicable SQL Server Books Online sections).”
 Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008 Readiness Videos Part I by Stephanie Martinez |  Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008 Readiness Videos Part 2 by Stephanie Martinez |
 Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008 Readiness Videos Part 3 by Stephanie Martinez |  Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008 Readiness Videos Part 4 by Stephanie Martinez |
 Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008 Readiness Videos Part 5 by Stephanie Martinez |  Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008 Readiness Videos Part 6 by Stephanie Martinez |
 Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008 Readiness Videos Part 7 by Stephanie Martinez |  Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008 Readiness Videos Part 8 by Stephanie Martinez |
 Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008 Readiness Videos Part 9 by Stephanie Martinez |  Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008 Readiness Videos Part 10 by Stephanie Martinez |
 Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008 Readiness Videos Part 11 by Stephanie Martinez |
Alan
