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MCSE: SQL Server™ 2000 Administration Study Guide

Lance Mortensen et al.

Sybex UK/USA

768 pages, Hardcover, incl. 1 CD
£36.99
ISBN 0-7821-2921-8
available

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If you wish to pass the SQL Server 2000 Administration exam (70-228) then this book is worth thinking about.

Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including:

Installing and configuring SQL Server 2000
Creating SQL Server 2000 databases
Managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting SQL Server 2000 databases
Extracting and transforming data with SQL Server 2000
Managing and monitoring SQL Server 2000 security
Managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting SQL Server 2000

Pre Review

We found the structure of the book in line with the quality it should have.

Printing mistakes were not found.

The way of working through the topics were very good.

Rating Areas	Rating
Quality of Information	A
Easiness of understanding	A
Learning success, close to reality	A
Cover Design and Layout	AB
Quality for Money value	A

Final Review

Are you sure you know SQL2000 well enough to pass 70-228? It is not enough to work with the product as Microsoft expects you to know the system by heart. But what is the best approach?

If you haven't got any experience working with the product you could book a MOC course at a local CTEC. But you need to get details to fill up possible knowledge gaps.

The Sybex study guide written by the trio will help you go along your trip deep into SQL2000 as you need to go.

With this new book an array of training ressources have been included on the accompaning CD. Numerous simulations, practice exams, and flash cards to help you study for the exam 70-288.

Enjoy the convenience of being able to find wanted data by using the searchable eBook version of this guide.

Do you know how to perform integrity checks? Manage linked servers and trouble shoot some of the possible conflicts?

Don't go for constant upgrading but get SQL2000 to use its hardware to its best. You can't go to your boss each time the system breaks down asking for more money.

A successful admin has time for new projects - as a powerful knowledge background will not only help to pass the exam but also the tests life presents us.

The 10 chapters printed on over 647 pages are accompanied by plenty of examples.

Result

Once you are through you are ready for taking the exam prep kit. But then it is just a question of a calm approach to the exam.

Administering SQL2000 can be mastered within a short time with the right help.