MCDBA, MCSE, MCSD, MCAD Training Guide (70-229): SQL Server 2000 Database Design and Implementation
Author: Thomas Moore, Ed Tittel
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ISBN: 0789729970
Publisher: Que (March, 2003)
Sales Rank: 16,725
Average Customer Rating: 3.71 out of 5
Customer Reviews
Rating: 5 out of 5
Excellent SQL Server resource
Despite the fact that I've worked with SQL Server since the days when the manual said "Sybase" (SQL is a spawn from Sybase), I am always amazed and delighted to find the pieces I still don't know. One of the benefits of studying for exams is that these tidbits become more relevant. Programming is a great field, because we can never get bored.This book assumes that you are a relative beginner, and the 70-229 test assumes both programming and administration knowledge. There is therefore a lot of ground to cover. Due to its Que Training Guide format, the information is properly chunked for digestability. The first 9 chapters talk to the programmer, the rest to the administrator.
You need two learning styles to pass the exams: one for understanding and one for memorization. I not smart enough to do the second without the first. This Training Guide is an excellent resource for understanding SQL administration concepts.
The fact is, the 70-229 is a moving target. I base this on the fact that all 70-229 books carry both programming and administration information, but the Microsoft "Skills Being Measured" focuses almost solely on programming skills. I think that one is well served by reading and truly understanding this book, but then getting the latest certification buzz before taking the exam.
Rating: 3 out of 5
a newly minted MCAD
This book was marginally helpful in passing the 70-229 test, which I did earlier today. Don't get me wrong, I love the Que study guides, but this is not one of their best efforts. For example, the Que guide for the 70-320 test is a gold mine of sample code and working get-to-the-point examples. It was critical in my passing that one. This one is just a little too general and a little too non specific. If you want to nail this test, get the transcender practice tests and leave this on the shelf, or use it as a supplemental text and try another study guide.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Good for exam and reference
- This is a great book for studying and for reference around the office. I used it for the exam (and passed); my co-workers use it as a general reference at work.
- As usual, Que did a great job editing. I found two mistakes, but they were very minor.
- The sample questions / practice exam could use some re-working, but if you read this book through, the exam should not be too much hassle. Similar Products
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