Product Description

Get in-depth training and practice with the skills measured by the core exams for Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Administrator certification--all in one box! Covering Exams 70-431, 70-443, and 70-444, these three training kits include exam prep and practice tests to help you maximize your performance. You get official Microsoft® study guides, plus practice tests on CD to help you assess your skills. They come packed with 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 customizable testing options. They also provide real-world case scenarios and practice exercises for skills and expertise you can apply to the job.

Work at your own pace through the lessons and hands-on exercises. The study guides focus on installing and configuring Microsoft SQL Server(tm); designing a database server infrastructure; designing a database solution for high availability; monitoring and troubleshooting; backing up, archiving, and restoring a database; and designing a strategy to manage and maintain databases and database security.

Then assess yourself by using more than 900 practice and review questions on the CD, featuring multiple, customizable testing options to meet your specific needs. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives or chapters. You 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 Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise edition and an exam discount voucher--making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #164955 in Books
• Published on: 2006-11-29
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 2544 pages

From the Publisher
Key Book Benefits:

-Comprehensive exam prep study guide written by exam-certified authors
-In-depth coverage of exam objectives and sub-objectives--plus instructive case studies and troubleshooting scenarios to enhance your performance on the job
-900+ practice and review questions
-Test engine that enables customized testing, pre-assessment and post-assessment, and automated scoring and feedback
-Complete objective-by-objective review section, plus a handy exam-mapping grid
-180-day evaluation version of SQL Server 2005 Enterprise
-15 percent exam discount voucher from Microsoft (limited-time offer)
-Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking, Second Edition, eBook
-Entire study guide in searchable eBook format

About the Author
Mike Hotek is a contributor of MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-431): Microsoft SQL Server 2005--Implementation and Maintenance.

Ian McLean, MCSE, MCDBA, MCT, has more than 35 years of experience in industry commerce and education. He has written 15 books, plus many technical articles and papers, and he currently runs his own consultancy.

J.C. Mackin, MCSA, MCSE, MCT, is a writer, an editor, a consultant, and a trainer whose books include the MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-291): Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server® 2003 Network Infrastructure.

The mentors at Solid Quality Learning combine deep technical expertise and real-world implementation experience to provide advanced solutions and training for the Microsoft SQL Server database platform.

Orin Thomas is a writer, an editor, and a systems administrator. He works for CertTutor.net, an online resource for certification candidates. He is MCSE, CCNA, CCDA, and Linux+ certified. Orin writes regularly for Windows® IT Pro magazine and has coauthored several Microsoft Press® books.

Customer Reviews

Make sure you check for the corrections!
I have just finished the 70-431 book. The book is fairly well written, however, it is a full of errors! 8 Pages of corrections so far. It would have been nice if the authors/editors had tried the exercises at least.
I don't believe reference books should be like OS's that need a service pack in order to get through the written practice's. A little quality control would have done wonders!

Great Books
It was a very helpful book.

I think it is a great book even if you are not applying for the certificate. It helped me in my work, certificate, and personal SQL Server 2005 knowledge.

I would recommend this book for every one who is looking for a SQL Server 2005 book.

Honest purchase
Nice package that includes all you need to pass the exams.

In case you need to learn more advanced aspects of using SQL in advanced situations, perhaps you should choose another book.

More practice questions would be nice.