Getting Back to SQL DBA

Hello, I worked with SQL 7 and SQL 2000 many years ago (I also worked some with Oracle). About 14 years ago I got involved with AIX and then SAN administration. I've been
completely disconnected with SQL Server and Microsoft technologies during that time. I'm now considering getting back into the DBA environment as it seems like there are just more opportunities.
I'm looking for the best way to get retrained. I'm guessing there are SQL DBA certifications similar to the old MCSE. Which certifications should I be looking at? Where is the best place to get the required training (maybe in class room, or web based or even
a great book or set of books)? Should I start my focus on SQL2008 or 2012 or 2014?
Since I have been working more with mainframes and UNIX servers I want to create a simple Windows Server environment at home. Any suggestions? Can I just buy some cheap server and then install Windows server (I don't even know what version) along with SQL.
Is there a way for me to get affordable window server and SQL CDs to install my little lab environment? Does it make sense to get 2 servers so that I can get familiar with Windows/SQL clustering.
Any of your thoughts or suggestions would be extremely helpful.

Welcome back to SQL Server Land! :-)
There are more than one question here! So, I start with the SQL Server certifications.
Please first download this poster: Microsoft IT Academy Certification roadmap poster
Then take a look at this link: Certification
then, please see this one: Microsoft SQL Server certifications
About the version to focus, the latest version is SQL Server 2014, but you can start with 2012 or 2014 both are close.
About the affordable SQL Server, you can choose between two follow options:
1. SQL Server Evaluation (180 days)
2. SQL Server Developer Edition
About creating virtual labs, you can use this link to start:
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1. Why are Oracle DBA's paid more than SQL DBA's? It
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