The time has come, Gartner just ranked MSFT as the #1 BI stack, end-to-end! As a very recent MCITP: in BI where do I go now? Wait for SQL Server 2008? Why! I'm not certified as a BI Architect!
For the time being, I have submitted a SQL Server 2008 Connect Suggestion on this at https://connect.microsoft.com/SQLServer/feedback/ViewFeedback.aspx?FeedbackID=327537
PLEASE VOTE IF YOU AGREE, IF NOT DISAGREE! SPEAK OUT THOUGH REGARDLESS!
MCA: BI!!!
We need a MCA (ranger) program for the next generation of SQL Server Professionals, BI! As a very recent MCITP in BI where am I to go to become certified as a BI archtiect? Certainly the 70-446 is getting there as its more business driven, but there were no boards, no month onsite in Redmond...no BI Architect Program.
BI is on every CIO's 'wish list', more and more professionals are entering the space, and the market has consolidated considerably.
Derek Comingore
MCDBA/MCAD/MCTS/MCITP/PSP