November 14, 2012 at 2:35 pm
I've been waiting patiently for this training kit coming out for months now, expectantly waiting for it's arrival end of November. Now i find out it's being delayed. When exactly is the training kit being made available to us I wonder ?
I'm trying desperately to make a start on some self-study and want to make a proper start soon.
November 14, 2012 at 3:27 pm
I pre-ordered Training Kit (Exam 70-461): Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012, right now the delivery estimate is Wednesday December 12, 2012. They've changed the date several times now, so I'll believe it when I have the book in my hands 😀
I've been reading Microsoft SQL Server 2012 T-SQL Fundamentals and Microsoft SQL Server 2012 High-Performance T-SQL Using Window Functions to get a head start.
KatieAndEmil also created an excellent tutorial. http://www.katieandemil.com/katie-and-emil-tutorial-to-70-461-querying-microsoft-sql-server-2012
November 15, 2012 at 10:17 am
I speculate that the delay is due to all the errors found in the 70-462 book that was released in July. There are so many errors in this book it is almost worthless.
Here is the list of errors:
http://oreilly.com/catalog/errata.csp?isbn=0790145345134
If it takes longer for them to release the 70-461 book without all the errors, I think the delay is worth the end result of trustworthy information.
November 16, 2012 at 7:13 am
My 463 book is also delayed. It's release date was Nov 1, but my estimated ship date is the 22 Dec. At least I have the 462 book to read in the meantime.
December 30, 2012 at 8:24 am
Why is this book $900? It was around $50 before, I was not fast enough to buy.
Available from these sellers.
1 new from $900.00
Link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0735666059/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_d0_i1
December 30, 2012 at 11:54 pm
DBBob (12/30/2012)
Why is this book $900? It was around $50 before, I was not fast enough to buy.Available from these sellers.
1 new from $900.00
Link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0735666059/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_d0_i1
That must be some mistake somewhere, because although the book probably is pretty good, it won't be worth $900 🙂
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December 31, 2012 at 5:22 am
the $900 book is 100% errata free 🙂
December 31, 2012 at 6:57 am
Even used copies are nearing $900.
Available from these sellers.
1 new from $900.00 1 used from $877.61
December 31, 2012 at 7:27 am
This book is being reprinted in January 2013 due to the chapters and page numbers being out-of-order, but you can buy the e-book today for $55.99
December 31, 2012 at 6:09 pm
That is great! Jan 2013 is tomorrow! Price again $50!?
Or more like Jan 31, 2013?
I am sure it is a very good book, but $900 is a bit steep for me.
Thanks.
January 2, 2013 at 7:28 am
just to let people know my 461 and 463 books have shipped. That means all three books should be available now.
January 9, 2013 at 9:44 pm
I believe the $900 includes a coupon for a 15% discount off the exam.
January 17, 2013 at 12:14 pm
I got a $55 version. Page numbers in disarray. Annoying but the book is still readable.
It is teaching good stuff, however, does not appear exam oriented at all. Theoretical. I found MS exams to be quite practical for 2008.
I am on the market for a book or two to prepare for the exam.
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