Get complete coverage of all three Microsoft Certified IT Professional database administration exams for SQL Server 2005 in this comprehensive volume. Written by a SQL Server expert and MCITP, this definitive exam guide features learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice questions, and in-depth explanations. Detailed and authoritative, the book serves as both a complete certification study guide and an essential on-the-job reference.
Get full details on all exam topics including how to:
- Install and configure SQL Server 2005
- Use Transact-SQL
- Manage server infrastructure design
- Optimize databases
- Secure databases and servers
- Ensure high availability
- Implement backup and recovery strategies
- Maximize the built-in administration tools
- Use Business Intelligence tools, including SSIS and SSRS
- Manage concurrency
The CD-ROM features:
- Six full practice exams--two for each exam: 70-431, 70-443, and 70-444
- Scripts from the step-by-step exercises in the book
- Video training clips from the author
- Complete electronic book