MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-431): Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Implementation and Maintenance (Pro-Certification)

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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 005
EAN: 9780735622715
ISBN: 073562271X
Item Dimensions: 362
Label: Microsoft Press
Manufacturer: Microsoft Press
MPN: 0-7356-2271-X
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 992
Platform: No Operating System
Publication Date: May 31, 2006
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Studio: Microsoft Press

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  • Condition: USED - Very Good
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Announcing an all-new MCTS Training Kit designed to help maximize your performance on Exam 70-431, a core exam for the new Microsoft IT Professional certifications. This kit packs the tools and features that exam candidates want most—including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and a robust testing suite. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for skills and expertise that you can apply to the job.

Focusing on SQL Server 2005, this official study guide covers topics such as installing and configuring SQL Server, implementing database mirroring, managing database snapshots, working with XML and flat files, managing replication, backing up and restoring a database, monitoring and troubleshooting, and creating and implementing database objects.

Ace your exam preparation and ramp up quickly on SQL Server 2005 database administration by working at your own pace through the lessons, hands-on exercises, and practice tests. The flexible, best-of-class test engine on CD features 300 practice questions and pre-assessment and post-assessment capabilities. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives or chapters, and get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers—including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get a 180-day evaluation version of SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition and a 15 percent exam discount voucher—making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.



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Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Good book!
This is a good book. It is well written and I would recommend it for anyone who is interested in learning SQL Server 2005. The authors are clear in what they describe and very articulate. This book will teach you the objectives that Microsoft has set out for you to complete, but it by it self will not bring you exam readiness. I would recommend looking at other resources in addition to bring you up to speed for the actual exam.


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Good book for the Exam and gaining knowledge
I have used this book for the exam preparation, and I could pass it from the first time. The topics there are listed in the same sequence as per the exam specifications. The book is written in an easy language.

For the exam, I found that most of the exam questions could be referenced through the book or the Measure Up training kit that is offered with the book. However, the book missed to mention any thing about the Simulation questions that are a part of the exam. The same was for the ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Amazon should require all sellers to provide tracking!!!
Seller was a little apprehensive in giving me my money back. I never got this item.I purchase this book for a reason and have NO reason to make unneccessary claims.Please provide a tracking number to give both parties a peice of mind.


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - A superb guide to SQL 2005
This text book is simply superb.
It begins with the assumption that you are new to everything SQL and introduces the theory and necessary practices to get you up to speed in SQL Server 2005 implementation and maintenance as quickly as possible. The book requires dedication and time to work through. Most of the practices, particularly those involving the use of SQL Server Management Studio wizards and dialog boxes ( the graphical interface of SQL ) are superbly explained. SQL Server Agent Jobs, ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - All you need to pass the exam
The exam is half Q&A, half simulation. I passed the exam (960/1000) using only this book, and several web blogs that discussed this exam and it's simulation questions.

You must practice with SSMS if you want any hope to pass the sims. My office is still SS 2000, so here is what I did to prepare:
1. spent $500 on parts from New Egg to build a test box (quad core, 4 gig memory)
2. installed VMware ESXi v4.0 hypervisor (it's free) ... the MS hyperV product is crap!
3. ... Read More


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