Get complete coverage of all three Microsoft Certified IT Professional database developer exams for SQL Server 2005 in this comprehensive volume. Written by a SQL Server expert and MCITP, this definitive exam guide features learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice questions, and in-depth explanations. Detailed and authoritative, the book serves as both a complete certification study guide and an essential on-the-job reference.
Get full details on all exam topics including how to:
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Install and configure SQL Server 2005
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Manage database design
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Use Transact-SQL and XML
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Work with functions, triggers, and CLR integration
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Optimize, monitor, and secure databases
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Create stored procedures
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Handle disaster recovery
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Work with Service Broker, Web Services, and MARS
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Use SQL Server Reporting Services and Notification Services
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Manage locks, deadlocks, and cursors
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Transfer data using Replication and SQL Server Integration Services
Tags: SQL Server, Databases