MCITP Administrator: Microsoft?SQL Server?2005 Database Server Infrastructure Design Study Guide (Exam 70-443) - Softcover

Jones, J. Steven; Tschanz, David W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470047445 ISBN 13: 9780470047446

Publisher: Sybex, 2006

Synopsis

• This comprehensive book guides readers through Microsoft's brand-new SQL 2005 administrator exam: Designing a Database Server Infrastructure by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (Exam 70443)
• Addresses the database tasks that the MCITP exam focuses on such as design, development, deployment, optimization, maintenance, and support
• Reviews key topics, including defining high availability solutions, automating administrative tasks, defining security solutions, monitoring and troubleshooting the database server, and much more
• The CD-ROM features leading-edge exam prep software with test engine plus hundreds of practice questions and electronic flashcards

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

About this title

From the Back Cover

An essential guide for Microsoft's new SQL Server 2005 certification track

With the release of SQL Server 2005, Microsoft is introducing a new multi-exam certification program. This comprehensive book prepares you for Microsoft's all-new exam 70-443, Designing a Database Server Infrastructure by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005, one of two required Professional Administrator exams in the MCITP: Database Administrator certification path. Inside, find the practical and in-depth instruction you need, including:

• Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need for the exam
• Practical hands-on exercises to reinforce critical skills
• Real-world scenarios that put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles
• Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day
• Exam Essentials, a key feature at the end of each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking exam 70-443
• A handy fold-out that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective

Look inside for complete coverage of all exam objectives for exam 70-443.

Featured on the CD

SYBEX TEST ENGINE:
Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes all chapter review questions and bonus case study exam questions.

ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDS:
Reinforce your understanding with flashcards that can run on your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm handheld.

Also on the CD is the entire book in searchable and printable PDF. Study anywhere, any time, and approach the exam with confidence.

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About the Author

Steve Jones has been working with SQL Server for more than a decade, starting with v4.2 on OS/2 and enjoying the new features and capabilities of every version since. After working as a DBA and developer for a variety of companies, Steve founded SQLServerCentral.com along with Brian Knight and Andy Warren in 2001. SQLServerCentral.com has grown into a wonderful SQL Server community that provides daily articles and questions on all aspects of SQL Server to over 300,000 members. Starting in 2004, Steve became the full-time editor of the community and ensures it continues to evolve into the best resource possible for SQL Server professionals.
Over the last decade, Steve has written more than 200 articles about SQL Server for SQLServerCentral.com, the SQL Server Standard magazine, SQL Server Magazine, and Database Journal. teve has spoken at the PASS Summits where SQLServerCentral.com  sponsors an opening reception every year as well as written a prior book for Sybex on SQL Server 2000.

David W. Tschanz is the coauthor of the recent Sybex book Mastering SQL Server 2005. He has been working with and managing large datasets for four decades. His work has included analysis of population dynamics, voting behavior, and epidemiological data. He has been writing on computer topics for the past several years, including 4 books and about 100 articles in the area. e is also a regular contributor to Redmond magazine.
Dave currently lives outside the United States, where his eclectic nature allows him to pursue projects involving databases, IT infrastructure, web development, archaeology, the ancient Nabataean capital of Petra, medical history, military science, and demography. He can be reached by e-mail at desertwriter1121@yahoo.com, or look for him in Connecticut, Saudi Arabia, or Tasmania, his three favorite haunts.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sybex
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0470047445
• ISBN 13: 9780470047446
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 457