The Best Fully Integrated Study System Available With hundreds of practice questions and hands-on exercises, MCTS SQL Server 2005 Implementation & Maintenance Study Guide covers what you need to know--and shows you how to prepare--for this challenging exam. 100% complete coverage of all official objectives for Exam 70-431 Exam Readiness Checklist at the front of the book--you're ready for the exam when all objectives on the list are checked off Inside the Exam sections in every chapter highlight key exam topics covered Simulated exam questions match the format, tone, topics, and difficulty of the real exam Covers all the exam topics, including: Installing and Configuring SQL Server 2005 * Creating Databases and Database Objects * SQL Server Security * Creating Views, Partitions, and Linked Servers * Transact-SQL Programming * Working with Constraints, Triggers, and Stored Procedures * Backup and Restore of SQL Server with SQL Agent Jobs * Data Redundancy and Availability * Using the Service Broker * XML Data Support * SQL Server Performance Monitoring and Tuning * Troubleshooting Server and Database Errors CD-ROM includes: Complete MasterExam practice testing engine, featuring: One full practice exam; Detailed answers with explanations; Score Report performance assessment tool Video training clips from the author Electronic book for studying on the go With free online registration: One-hour LearnKey video training session Bonus downloadable MasterExam practice test

With the release of SQL Server 2005, Microsoft is introducing a new multi-exam certification program. The Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Implementation and Maintenance exam (70-431) is the first stop for everyone entering this new certification track, and serves as both a single exam certification as well as the entry exam for the MCITP-level certifications. This book provides an introduction to the development and administrative aspects of SQL Server 2005 and features practical guidance for all aspects of the exam. Get a great start in your certification process today with this comprehensive guide which includes: Hundreds of challenging practice questions plus two bonus exams Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a test engine Authoritative coverage of all key exam objectives, including: Installing and Configuring SQL Server 2005 Implementing High Availability and Disaster Recovery Supporting Data Consumers Maintaining Databases Monitoring and Troubleshooting SQL Server Performance Creating and Implementing Database Objects Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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SQL Server 2008 is the latest update to Microsoft's flagship database management system. This is the largest update since SQL Server 2005, and it brings increased ability to deliver data across more platforms, and thus many different types of devices. New functionality also allows for easy storage and retrieval of digitized images and video. These attributes address the recent explosion in the popularity of web-based video and server and desktop virtualization. The Real MCTS SQL Server 2008 Exam 70-433 Prep Kit prepares readers for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist exam: SQL Server 2008, Database Development. This is a new exam in the SQL Server product family, and is comprised of some objectives from exam 70-431 from SQL Server 2005, and covers new, expanded query capabilities in SQL Server 2008. According to Microsoft: Exam 70-431 for SQL Server 2005 was passed by over 35,000 people. ~ 150,000 people passed a similar exam for SQL Server 2000. Additionally, this exam is a pre-requisite for those going on to obtain the MCITP: Database Developer 2008: Successful candidates for the SQL Server 2005 MCITP ~ 2,500. This is The 'Real' Microsoft Exam Prep Kit, and provides the reader with independent and unbiased exam tips and warnings everything they need to know to ensure certification success. Authored by Mark Horninger, a nationally recognized leader in SQL Server with over 50 Microsoft certifications to his credit; Mark knows what it takes to successfully navigate Microsoft exams.

EXAM PREP GUIDES Ace your preparation for the skills measured by three core MCITP exams--and on the job. Work at your own pace through a series of lessons and reviews that fully cover each exam objective. Then, reinforce what you've learned by applying your knowledge to real-world case scenarios and practice exercises. PRACTICE TESTS Assess your skills with practice tests on CD. You can work through hundreds of questions using multiple testing modes to meet your specific learning needs. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers--including a customized learning path that describes how and where to focus your studies. Maximize your exam performance with preparation for: EXAM 70-431 Microsoft SQL Server 2005--Implementation and Maintenance Install and configure SQL Server Set up tables, indexes, columns, and constraints Use Transact-SQL to implement functions, stored procedures, and triggers Work with relational and XML data Monitor, troubleshoot, and tune queries Maintain database availability with log shipping, mirroring, and replication Prepare a backup strategy and restore a database EXAM 70-443 Designing a Database Server Infrastructure Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Install, consolidate, and configure multiple database instances Design tables, file groups, and indexes for a physical database Develop and implement security policies at the server, database, and object levels Design, implement, and configure clustering, log shipping, mirroring, and replication Develop plans for data archiving, backups, and disaster recovery EXAM 70-444 Optimizing and Maintaining a Database Administration Solution Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Monitor and troubleshoot queries, databases, and servers Manage security strategies and perform audits Help defend against attacks, worms, and viruses Detect and resolve data conflicts Diagnose faults and recover from database failures and disasters Optimize availability with failover clustering, mirroring, log shipping, and replication Customize maintenance and automate routine tasks Build, debug, and deploy SQL Server Integration Services packages Your all-in-one kit includes: Official self-paced study guides for the three required exams. Practice tests with multiple, customizable testing options and a learning plan based on your results. 1200+ practice and review questions. Case scenarios, best practices, and practice exercises. Fully searchable eBooks for all three guides. For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

Develop the skill you need in the real world. Hit the ground running with the street-smart training you'll find in this practical book. Using a "Year in the life" approach, it gives you an inside look at SQL Server 2005 database administration, with key information organized around the actual day-to-day tasks, scenarios, and challenges you'll face in the field. This valuable training tool is loaded with hands-on, step-by-step exercises covering all phases of SQL Server 2005 administration, including: * Installing and configuring SQL Server * High availability and disaster recovery * Maintenance and automation * Monitoring and troubleshooting An Invaluable study tool This no-nonsense book also maps to the common tasks and objectives for Microsoft's MCTS SQL Server (TM) 2005 Implementation and Maintenance exam (70-431). So whether you're preparing for certification or seeking practical skills to break into the field, you'll find the instruction you need, including: * Upgrading from a previous version of SQL Server * Configuring an operating mode * Restoring a database * Creating a Transact-SQL user-defined type * Using Windows(r) System Monitor to Monitor performance THE STREET SMARTS SERIES is designed to help current or sparing IT professionals put their certification to work for them. Full of practical, real world scenarios, each book features actual tasks from the field and then offers step-by-step exercises that teach the skills necessary to complete those tasks. And because the exercises are based upon exam objectives from leading technology certifications, each Street Smarts book can be used as a lab manual for certification prep.