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McSe Testprep: SQL Server 6.5 Design & Implementation (Testperp Series)

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I wonder how Microsoft approved this book. This book consists of Errors everywhere. There are number of errors in text too not to mention about errors in practise Tests. In short this book is a compilation of errors.

There are some errors in the answers to the questions, but it really keeps you sharp and on your toes. The text really helps you review each section needed to pass the exam, then quizzes you on the section. Use as a supplement to review and prepare for the exam or as an additional reference for learning SQL.

Good in the sense that it covers all the subjects in a proper manner but full of errors and wrong match of answers

A few mistakes in the answer keys are understandable; however, mistake prone book such as this, is rediculous. Yes, the book is inexpensive; but learning from an inaccurate source and not passing the test, NOW, that's expensive! This book left me wonder if all other books published from this company are just as poorly written as this......

This is a nice book for quick reference for the people those who are wishing to write the MCSE test on SQL Server but the answers for the test questions at the end of each chapter are not correct some cases. So you might have doubt if you are really thorough in the chapter. So do some extra effort to find the right answers for the preparation questions. I guess the book should have been well reviewed before it went to the publisher for publishing.

Luckily, I'm an experienced SQL Server DBA and Developer. I'm only four chapters into the book, and already found plenty of errors in the answer section after each practice exercise. If you are new to this arena, then stay away from this book. The publisher should spent more time on QA of the content before its release. I'll never buy another "TestPrep" from New Riders again.

The book is well-structured and full of information. The only thing that's annoying is that the example answers to the questions are sometimes completely wrong. It gives an uncertainty about the quality of the other material in the book.