MCITP 70-441 and 70-442 exams - guidence

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MCITP 70-441 and 70-442 exams - guidence

Raghavendra Mudugal

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March 1, 2010 at 11:50 pm

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Hello SSC'ians
After gaining some experience in the SQL (basically on MSSQL2000), now planning to get my first certification done on SQL 2005 (Database Developer) (70-441 and 442)
I need some help on how to start and co-ordinate with self for preparation on this. Tips, advices, suggestions, even if you have book link... also will be great help.
Is it a good idea for taking the related course? or ref to the books and self practice and with some experience counts?
please let me know and thank you so much.
/n RMudugal
ww; Raghu
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The first and the hardest SQL statement I have wrote- "select * from customers" - and I was happy and felt smart.

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Henrico Bekker One Orange Chip Points: 27652 More actions · Answer 1

MS Press Books

BOL

and a lot of SSC reading.

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Gail Shaw SSC Guru Points: 1004504 More actions · Answer 2

Raghavendra Mudugal (3/1/2010)
After gaining some experience in the SQL (basically on MSSQL2000), now planning to get my first certification done on SQL 2005 (Database Developer) (70-441 and 442)

The first exam you need for SQL 2005 is 70-431 MCTS SQL Server 2005. The MCTS is a pre-requisite for the MCITP (70-441, 70-442)

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/cert-sql-server.aspx#tab2

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/cert-sql-server.aspx#tab3

Gail Shaw
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Raghavendra Mudugal SSChampion Points: 10658 More actions · Answer 3

Hello Gail

Thanks a lot.

I just gone through the link... in the "skill measured" tab.. is all that can be achieved by learning through the sql 2k5 express edition or with advance services sp3 pack? (which is available for free download from Microsoft).

please let me know.

ww; Raghu
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The first and the hardest SQL statement I have wrote- "select * from customers" - and I was happy and felt smart.

Gail Shaw SSC Guru Points: 1004504 More actions · Answer 4

Rather get the 120 (180?) day trial version of Enterprise edition. There's a lot that's not in express. Or you can buy a developer licence (developer edition) for around $50.

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

Raghavendra Mudugal SSChampion Points: 10658 More actions · Answer 5

Hello Gail!

Thanks a lot again. Definitely going to get one.

You have any book recommendation or any tips to follow on?

🙂 RMudugal

ww; Raghu
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The first and the hardest SQL statement I have wrote- "select * from customers" - and I was happy and felt smart.

mwalbert Old Hand Points: 335 More actions · Answer 6

sybex books, definately. i like them much better than those awful to read MS blue ones.

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Raghavendra Mudugal SSChampion Points: 10658 More actions · Answer 7

G'Day! Bert!

Thanks a lot.

ww; Raghu
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The first and the hardest SQL statement I have wrote- "select * from customers" - and I was happy and felt smart.