MCTS SQL Server 2005

What scares me about the 70-431 exam is the huge amount of complicated
T-SQL commands. Look at the syntax of any T-SQL command with all its
options; many many options, how can I remember them. Do I need to
remember all these instructions for the exam. Please let me know.If you learn it, you don't have to remember it :) On top of that, I think it
is an easier test than 7.0 or 2000. Just practice and understand why and you
will be fine.
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"lrantisi" <lrantisi@.gmail.com> wrote in message
news:b833a574-8d18-4b79-9498-b84df470ec14@.e23g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
> What scares me about the 70-431 exam is the huge amount of complicated
> T-SQL commands. Look at the syntax of any T-SQL command with all its
> options; many many options, how can I remember them. Do I need to
> remember all these instructions for the exam. Please let me know.|||Agree!
70-431 was mutch easier that 70-228/70-229 and 70-028/029
but the follow ups 70-441/70-442 and 70-443/70-444
are more complicated that SQL2000 or SQL7 exams
what is good - You can optain quite easyly MCTS SQL2005
What I can recomment - for repeating, self training and getting the point of
real tests - go thorugh some preparation provider material (measureup or
something like)
But the main point is - You dont know exact syntacs or exact options for
every single thing (I don't know for example and in real life BOL is always
opened on my hand, during work, during traiining etc - unfortunately not
allowed during exams :))
You have to know and understand the principles of things. The structure, the
goal, the reason and the target of sql sentences.
As I remember - there wasn't so much in 431 about performance stuff
With bests
Henn
PS! Let me know when You pass the 431 :)
"jason" <jason-r3move@.statisticsio.com> kirjutas sõnumis
news:93A5B69C-EA5B-4269-9C70-6D3B7EDE0E5F@.microsoft.com...
> If you learn it, you don't have to remember it :) On top of that, I think
> it is an easier test than 7.0 or 2000. Just practice and understand why
> and you will be fine.
> --
> Jason Massie
> www: http://statisticsio.com
> rss: http://feeds.feedburner.com/statisticsio
> "lrantisi" <lrantisi@.gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:b833a574-8d18-4b79-9498-b84df470ec14@.e23g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
>> What scares me about the 70-431 exam is the huge amount of complicated
>> T-SQL commands. Look at the syntax of any T-SQL command with all its
>> options; many many options, how can I remember them. Do I need to
>> remember all these instructions for the exam. Please let me know.
>

MCTS SQL Server 2005

What scares me about the 70-431 exam is the huge amount of complicated
T-SQL commands. Look at the syntax of any T-SQL command with all its
options; many many options, how can I remember them. Do I need to
remember all these instructions for the exam. Please let me know.
If you learn it, you don't have to remember it On top of that, I think it
is an easier test than 7.0 or 2000. Just practice and understand why and you
will be fine.
Jason Massie
www: http://statisticsio.com
rss: http://feeds.feedburner.com/statisticsio
"lrantisi" <lrantisi@.gmail.com> wrote in message
news:b833a574-8d18-4b79-9498-b84df470ec14@.e23g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
> What scares me about the 70-431 exam is the huge amount of complicated
> T-SQL commands. Look at the syntax of any T-SQL command with all its
> options; many many options, how can I remember them. Do I need to
> remember all these instructions for the exam. Please let me know.
|||Agree!
70-431 was mutch easier that 70-228/70-229 and 70-028/029
but the follow ups 70-441/70-442 and 70-443/70-444
are more complicated that SQL2000 or SQL7 exams
what is good - You can optain quite easyly MCTS SQL2005
What I can recomment - for repeating, self training and getting the point of
real tests - go thorugh some preparation provider material (measureup or
something like)
But the main point is - You dont know exact syntacs or exact options for
every single thing (I don't know for example and in real life BOL is always
opened on my hand, during work, during traiining etc - unfortunately not
allowed during exams )
You have to know and understand the principles of things. The structure, the
goal, the reason and the target of sql sentences.
As I remember - there wasn't so much in 431 about performance stuff
With bests
Henn
PS! Let me know when You pass the 431
"jason" <jason-r3move@.statisticsio.com> kirjutas snumis
news:93A5B69C-EA5B-4269-9C70-6D3B7EDE0E5F@.microsoft.com...
> If you learn it, you don't have to remember it On top of that, I think
> it is an easier test than 7.0 or 2000. Just practice and understand why
> and you will be fine.
> --
> Jason Massie
> www: http://statisticsio.com
> rss: http://feeds.feedburner.com/statisticsio
> "lrantisi" <lrantisi@.gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:b833a574-8d18-4b79-9498-b84df470ec14@.e23g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
>
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MCTS Exam 70-431 Database Administration Study Documementation and Samples ?

Hi,

I am looking for good documentation and examples to use to 'study' for Microsoft exam 70-431. This has everything to do with nuts-and-bolts Database Administration of SQL Server 2005.

The December BOL examples, do not cover enough topics. The topics that are covered are not in enough detail. The 70-431 exam requirements are very detailed.

This seems to be a nuts-and-bolts test. I am looking for nuts-and-bolts study material.

No books are published yet.

Does anyone have any good ideas on where to find 'good' samples and tutorials meant for a person who is studying for the new Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database Administrator Exam MCTS 70-431?

All answers and ideas in 'any form' are appreciated.

Thank you very much.

Andre

Hi Andre,

I am also looking out for various resources for preparation of MCTS. We can collaborate, what do u say?

|||

I am also going forward for the exam.

One of the books for MCTS windows application will be out any day now..

|||The book has been published and is now available online for purchase!
|||

Where is the URL for the book purchase information?

AIMDBA

|||

Here is the url for the (a) book on the subject: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/073562271X/104-7297463-7574318?v=glance&n=283155

That being said, does anyone know of any sites that contain links to online material for the test? Something similar to http://www.codeclinic.com/70-320skills.htm ?

|||

From the amazon book url given above, has anyone checked out the other 70-431 learning books shown below.

59% buy

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-536): Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Application Development Foundation (Pro - Developer) by Tony Northrup $44.09

36% buy the item featured on this page:

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-431): Microsoft SQL Server(TM) 2005 Implementation and Maintenance (Pro - Certification) by Solid Quality Learning $37.79

3% buy

MCTS 70-431 Exam Cram : Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Exam (Exam Cram) by Thomas Moore $23.09

2% buy

MCTS : Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Implementation and Maintenance Study Guide (70-431) by Joseph L. Jorden $31.49

1% buy

MCITP: SQL Server 2005 Designing Database Solutions Study Guide (70-441) by Victor Isakov $31.49

Thanks,

AIMDBA

|||

Has anyone had a chance to check out the new Transcender learning material:

http://www.transcender.com/product.aspx?product%5Fid=Cert%2D70%2D431&dept%5Fid=102210

Thanks,

AIMDBA

|||

The 70-431 Training Kit from Microsoft Press that we wrote hit the shelves about 2 weeks ago. We designed this book to not only meet all of the objectives necessary for the exam, but also to become a core reference for SQL Server 2005. This book very definitely goes well beyond the exam while also covering everything that you need to know on the exam.

There's also one really big difference with this book, it contains a voucher for a 15% discount on the exam which is worth almost the price of the entire book. The exam engine that ships with the book was designed with questions that mimic what you are going to see on the exam. So, combine what you get with the 15% exam discount along with the cost of buying exam simulation software, then you are getting a book for free that goes well beyond the exam itself.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/073562271X/mssqlservercom/102-4828681-7857756

|||I bought the book that Michael talks about from Amazon and it should arrive within a week or so. Amazon has free shipping on this book too. Great deal! Michael, if you read this I am super excited to read your book!!
|||Thanks. We're looking for feedback.|||Hi Michael, I have a question for you. I received my book today and I read that you recommend not using your primary PC for the study because it will alter the OS. I'm in a bit of a pinch because my secondary PC has an older OS that won't work with the CD. It's a Windows 98 and I would need to upgrade to 2000 Pro. I really don't have the money to do that right now and I'm wondering how risky it would be to use my primary PC. Would you be able to tell me what types of changes are made that could put my PC at risk and what the worst case scenario would be?

Thanks so much!
Alexx
|||Another question I didn't ask- How about using Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 environment to test on? It's a free download, so the price is right for me.

Thanks again,
Alexx
|||

Since you're not going to build a cluster with the 70-431 exam content, then you don't need Virtual Server. Virtual PC will work just fine. That's where I recommend that you do all of your testing. The primary reason is that it provides an isolated environment for your testing that won't impact other things. The second reason is that it becomes a self-contained image. So, you can build the base environment once, stop Virtual PC, make a copy of the .vhd & .vmc files, and then start everything back up. If you blow something up or just want to reset everything, all you have to do is shut down the VPC image and copy the .vhd and .vmc files back over.

All of the instructions for setup are done from a VERY conservative standpoint. I don't necessarily agree with that particular one, but I got overruled. The SQL Server setup is going to drop .NET Framework 2.0 on your machine along with the Native Access Client and some setup support files. It then installs everything else which includes services and some other things.

It obviously isn't dangerous to do, you just have more software on your machine to contend with and SQL Server is completely stable. For testing/training environments, we're always going to recommend finding a machine you can blow up so that you can play as much as you want without having to worry about impacting anything else you are doing.

|||Thank you SO much for your reply! I am really excited to get 'er up and running and start the training. I hope you will continue checking this board as we all appreciate your expert advice.

Later on~
Alexx

MCTS Exam 70-431 Database Administration Study Documementation and Samples ?

Hi,

I am looking for good documentation and examples to use to 'study' for Microsoft exam 70-431. This has everything to do with nuts-and-bolts Database Administration of SQL Server 2005.

The December BOL examples, do not cover enough topics. The topics that are covered are not in enough detail. The 70-431 exam requirements are very detailed.

This seems to be a nuts-and-bolts test. I am looking for nuts-and-bolts study material.

No books are published yet.

Does anyone have any good ideas on where to find 'good' samples and tutorials meant for a person who is studying for the new Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database Administrator Exam MCTS 70-431?

All answers and ideas in 'any form' are appreciated.

Thank you very much.

Andre

Hi Andre,

I am also looking out for various resources for preparation of MCTS. We can collaborate, what do u say?

|||

I am also going forward for the exam.

One of the books for MCTS windows application will be out any day now..

|||The book has been published and is now available online for purchase!|||

Where is the URL for the book purchase information?

AIMDBA

|||

Here is the url for the (a) book on the subject: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/073562271X/104-7297463-7574318?v=glance&n=283155

That being said, does anyone know of any sites that contain links to online material for the test? Something similar to http://www.codeclinic.com/70-320skills.htm ?

|||

From the amazon book url given above, has anyone checked out the other 70-431 learning books shown below.

59% buy

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-536): Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Application Development Foundation (Pro - Developer) by Tony Northrup $44.09

36% buy the item featured on this page:

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-431): Microsoft SQL Server(TM) 2005 Implementation and Maintenance (Pro - Certification) by Solid Quality Learning $37.79

3% buy

MCTS 70-431 Exam Cram : Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Exam (Exam Cram) by Thomas Moore $23.09

2% buy

MCTS : Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Implementation and Maintenance Study Guide (70-431) by Joseph L. Jorden $31.49

1% buy

MCITP: SQL Server 2005 Designing Database Solutions Study Guide (70-441) by Victor Isakov $31.49

Thanks,

AIMDBA

|||

Has anyone had a chance to check out the new Transcender learning material:

http://www.transcender.com/product.aspx?product%5Fid=Cert%2D70%2D431&dept%5Fid=102210

Thanks,

AIMDBA

|||

The 70-431 Training Kit from Microsoft Press that we wrote hit the shelves about 2 weeks ago. We designed this book to not only meet all of the objectives necessary for the exam, but also to become a core reference for SQL Server 2005. This book very definitely goes well beyond the exam while also covering everything that you need to know on the exam.

There's also one really big difference with this book, it contains a voucher for a 15% discount on the exam which is worth almost the price of the entire book. The exam engine that ships with the book was designed with questions that mimic what you are going to see on the exam. So, combine what you get with the 15% exam discount along with the cost of buying exam simulation software, then you are getting a book for free that goes well beyond the exam itself.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/073562271X/mssqlservercom/102-4828681-7857756

|||I bought the book that Michael talks about from Amazon and it should arrive within a week or so. Amazon has free shipping on this book too. Great deal! Michael, if you read this I am super excited to read your book!!|||Thanks. We're looking for feedback.|||Hi Michael, I have a question for you. I received my book today and I read that you recommend not using your primary PC for the study because it will alter the OS. I'm in a bit of a pinch because my secondary PC has an older OS that won't work with the CD. It's a Windows 98 and I would need to upgrade to 2000 Pro. I really don't have the money to do that right now and I'm wondering how risky it would be to use my primary PC. Would you be able to tell me what types of changes are made that could put my PC at risk and what the worst case scenario would be?

Thanks so much!
Alexx|||Another question I didn't ask- How about using Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 environment to test on? It's a free download, so the price is right for me.

Thanks again,
Alexx |||

Since you're not going to build a cluster with the 70-431 exam content, then you don't need Virtual Server. Virtual PC will work just fine. That's where I recommend that you do all of your testing. The primary reason is that it provides an isolated environment for your testing that won't impact other things. The second reason is that it becomes a self-contained image. So, you can build the base environment once, stop Virtual PC, make a copy of the .vhd & .vmc files, and then start everything back up. If you blow something up or just want to reset everything, all you have to do is shut down the VPC image and copy the .vhd and .vmc files back over.

All of the instructions for setup are done from a VERY conservative standpoint. I don't necessarily agree with that particular one, but I got overruled. The SQL Server setup is going to drop .NET Framework 2.0 on your machine along with the Native Access Client and some setup support files. It then installs everything else which includes services and some other things.

It obviously isn't dangerous to do, you just have more software on your machine to contend with and SQL Server is completely stable. For testing/training environments, we're always going to recommend finding a machine you can blow up so that you can play as much as you want without having to worry about impacting anything else you are doing.

|||Thank you SO much for your reply! I am really excited to get 'er up and running and start the training. I hope you will continue checking this board as we all appreciate your expert advice.

Later on~
Alexx

MCTS Exam 70-431 Database Administration Study Documementation and Samples ?

Hi,

I am looking for good documentation and examples to use to 'study' for Microsoft exam 70-431. This has everything to do with nuts-and-bolts Database Administration of SQL Server 2005.

The December BOL examples, do not cover enough topics. The topics that are covered are not in enough detail. The 70-431 exam requirements are very detailed.

This seems to be a nuts-and-bolts test. I am looking for nuts-and-bolts study material.

No books are published yet.

Does anyone have any good ideas on where to find 'good' samples and tutorials meant for a person who is studying for the new Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database Administrator Exam MCTS 70-431?

All answers and ideas in 'any form' are appreciated.

Thank you very much.

Andre

Hi Andre,

I am also looking out for various resources for preparation of MCTS. We can collaborate, what do u say?

|||

I am also going forward for the exam.

One of the books for MCTS windows application will be out any day now..

|||The book has been published and is now available online for purchase!
|||

Where is the URL for the book purchase information?

AIMDBA

|||

Here is the url for the (a) book on the subject: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/073562271X/104-7297463-7574318?v=glance&n=283155

That being said, does anyone know of any sites that contain links to online material for the test? Something similar to http://www.codeclinic.com/70-320skills.htm ?

|||

From the amazon book url given above, has anyone checked out the other 70-431 learning books shown below.

59% buy

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-536): Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Application Development Foundation (Pro - Developer) by Tony Northrup $44.09

36% buy the item featured on this page:

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-431): Microsoft SQL Server(TM) 2005 Implementation and Maintenance (Pro - Certification) by Solid Quality Learning $37.79

3% buy

MCTS 70-431 Exam Cram : Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Exam (Exam Cram) by Thomas Moore $23.09

2% buy

MCTS : Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Implementation and Maintenance Study Guide (70-431) by Joseph L. Jorden $31.49

1% buy

MCITP: SQL Server 2005 Designing Database Solutions Study Guide (70-441) by Victor Isakov $31.49

Thanks,

AIMDBA

|||

Has anyone had a chance to check out the new Transcender learning material:

http://www.transcender.com/product.aspx?product%5Fid=Cert%2D70%2D431&dept%5Fid=102210

Thanks,

AIMDBA

|||

The 70-431 Training Kit from Microsoft Press that we wrote hit the shelves about 2 weeks ago. We designed this book to not only meet all of the objectives necessary for the exam, but also to become a core reference for SQL Server 2005. This book very definitely goes well beyond the exam while also covering everything that you need to know on the exam.

There's also one really big difference with this book, it contains a voucher for a 15% discount on the exam which is worth almost the price of the entire book. The exam engine that ships with the book was designed with questions that mimic what you are going to see on the exam. So, combine what you get with the 15% exam discount along with the cost of buying exam simulation software, then you are getting a book for free that goes well beyond the exam itself.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/073562271X/mssqlservercom/102-4828681-7857756

|||I bought the book that Michael talks about from Amazon and it should arrive within a week or so. Amazon has free shipping on this book too. Great deal! Michael, if you read this I am super excited to read your book!!
|||Thanks. We're looking for feedback.|||Hi Michael, I have a question for you. I received my book today and I read that you recommend not using your primary PC for the study because it will alter the OS. I'm in a bit of a pinch because my secondary PC has an older OS that won't work with the CD. It's a Windows 98 and I would need to upgrade to 2000 Pro. I really don't have the money to do that right now and I'm wondering how risky it would be to use my primary PC. Would you be able to tell me what types of changes are made that could put my PC at risk and what the worst case scenario would be?

Thanks so much!
Alexx
|||Another question I didn't ask- How about using Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 environment to test on? It's a free download, so the price is right for me.

Thanks again,
Alexx
|||

Since you're not going to build a cluster with the 70-431 exam content, then you don't need Virtual Server. Virtual PC will work just fine. That's where I recommend that you do all of your testing. The primary reason is that it provides an isolated environment for your testing that won't impact other things. The second reason is that it becomes a self-contained image. So, you can build the base environment once, stop Virtual PC, make a copy of the .vhd & .vmc files, and then start everything back up. If you blow something up or just want to reset everything, all you have to do is shut down the VPC image and copy the .vhd and .vmc files back over.

All of the instructions for setup are done from a VERY conservative standpoint. I don't necessarily agree with that particular one, but I got overruled. The SQL Server setup is going to drop .NET Framework 2.0 on your machine along with the Native Access Client and some setup support files. It then installs everything else which includes services and some other things.

It obviously isn't dangerous to do, you just have more software on your machine to contend with and SQL Server is completely stable. For testing/training environments, we're always going to recommend finding a machine you can blow up so that you can play as much as you want without having to worry about impacting anything else you are doing.

|||Thank you SO much for your reply! I am really excited to get 'er up and running and start the training. I hope you will continue checking this board as we all appreciate your expert advice.

Later on~
Alexx

MCTS 70-431: SQL Server 2005 Implementation and Maintenance

Hi, I am about to take a MCTS 70-431 exam next week.

I tried to find few information regarding this exam, but I cannot find what I need at Microsoft site.

I wonder if anyone has taken this exam or knows about any information about this exam.

My Questions:

Q1: Number of questions on the exam

Q2: Passing Score or percentange or numbers of right questions

Q3: Format of exam:

Definition, concepts, case study, or simulation?

Q4: What if I fail? Retake policy

Do I pay same amount to take it again?

Any information is really helpful and appreciated.

Thank you so much!

One additional question

Q5: How long is the exam?

2 hours, 3 hours?

Please let me know. Thanks.

|||The answers of far as I can remeber:

Q1: About 40
Q2: 700 Answers are scored different, so it is about 70% of the questions answered)
Q3: its all about knowing the database, maintaining, designing, working, syntax, indexes. Its really easy to get thorugh the test if you have some practise.
Q4: There are special offers which might get you the opportunity to retake the exam for a lower price or no fees at all. Refer to the www.microsoft.com/mcp for more information.

HTH, Jens K. Suessmeyer.

http://www.sqlserver2005.de