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Get complete coverage of all three Microsoft Certified IT Professional database administration 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:

• Install and configure SQL Server 2005
  
• Use Transact-SQL
  
• Manage server infrastructure design
  
• Optimize databases
  
• Secure databases and servers
  
• Ensure high availability
  
• Implement backup and recovery strategies
  
• Maximize the built-in administration tools
  
• Use Business Intelligence tools, including SSIS and SSRS
  
• Manage concurrency
  

The CD-ROM features:

• Six full practice exams--two for each exam: 70-431, 70-443, and 70-444
  
• Scripts from the step-by-step exercises in the book
  
• Video training clips from the author
  
• Complete electronic book