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SQL Server 2008 (R2?)

  • October 29, 2010 at 2:37 am

    #225588

    Hi all

    I started with a self study book for the 70-433 exam a few months ago and at the time I bought a copy of the SQL Server Developer edition from Amazon.

    Now when I read on the forums I noticed people talking about 2008 R2 - I've just done a check on amazon and spotted two developer editions for 2008, and 2008 R2.

    Do I now need to ditch 2008 and purchase the R2 version or will I be ok with the original 2008 version.

    What are the differences between the two versions? any links to more info on the difference would be appreciated

    Many thanks

    H

  • October 29, 2010 at 3:14 am

    #1244025

    The exams are for SQL 2008. They do not cover the additional features in R2.

    As for the differences, they're covered in lots of places, try a google/bing search.

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

    We walk in the dark places no others will enter
    We stand on the bridge and no one may pass

  • October 29, 2010 at 5:50 am

    #1244074

    Hi

    The difference is in version not in way they work some new featues has been added,you may need to know difference between previous version and R2 there may be questions or may not from them you just need to have an update on the latest one.If you are new to SQL then you can go with 2008 R2 itself since it is latest one, you will be having more idea on that.But my advice is compare and study so that you may have some clear idea about what is what and where it has been used and why it has been not used previously.In exam point of view you may need to know 2008 R2 or may not,since there might be question because 2008 R2 has been released and they may ask.

    Thanks

    Parthi

    Thanks
    Parthi

  • October 29, 2010 at 6:05 am

    #1244082

    The exams are for SQL 2008. There are no R2 features within the exam material, there are no exams on 2008 R2.

    This can be seen from the list of skills covered, which does not mention R2. In addition, the MS leaning blog states that the exams are not updated to R2 and there are no R2 exams.

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

    We walk in the dark places no others will enter
    We stand on the bridge and no one may pass

  • October 29, 2010 at 9:16 am

    #1244269

    Hi guys

    thanks for the info, since the exams don't contain R2 questions I don't think I'll bother buying the r2 version of the software just yet. I will however look into what the differences are just so I'm in the know.

    Cheers

    H

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