Publisher's Synopsis
* we updated this book in Feb 2015 * According to MS, the MCSA SQL Server track is intended for candidates who need to perform SQL Server installation, maintenance and configuration tasks. They often need to set up database systems and are responsible for making sure those systems are actually running efficiently. They also need to ensure that the data is backed up regularly, stored effectively, and that the data is highly secure. There is the new SQL Server 2012 exam coded 70-462 that covers these topics: Install and Configure Maintain Instances and Databases Optimize and Troubleshoot Manage Data Implement Security Implement High Availability Exam 463 is all about datawarehousing - the focus is more on the implementation issues: Design and Implement a Data Warehouse Extract and Transform Data Load Data Configure and Deploy SSIS Solutions Build Data Quality Solutions The SQL Server exams share many common topics so it makes sense to study both together. This product is not intended to serve as an A-B-C guide to the SQL language. You are expected to have a basic level of SQL query statement knowledge and the ability to write queries. We give you knowledge information relevant to the exam specifications. To be able to succeed in the real exams, you'll need to apply your earned knowledge to the question scenarios. Many of the exam questions are written to be less straight forward. They tend to be framed within the context of short scenarios. The exams are not too difficult. However, coverage is very comprehensive - a wide range of topics are presented in the official topic lists. The exams do not ask you to answer hundreds of questions. In other words, only a small fraction of the official topics will be presented. This ExamFOCUS book focuses on the more difficult topics that will likely make a difference in exam results. The book is NOT intended to guide you through every single official topic. You should therefore use this book together with other reference books for the best possible preparation outcome.
