MCSE Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Administration Readiness Review; Exam 70-228 (MCSE Readiness Review) [Paperback]

Irfan Chaudhry (Author), Dean Bartholomew (Author)

Book Description

Series: MCSE Readiness Review | Publication Date: April 14, 2001

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Exam 70-228 measures ability to install, configure, and administer SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition. With Readiness Review, certification candidates can sharpen their test-taking skills, save valuable time and money, and build their confidence for the real exam with the help of this exclusive MCP exam simulation on CD-ROM. The Readiness Review electronic assessment tool delivers randomly generated, 60-question practice tests covering actual MCP exam objectives. Readers can test and retest with different question sets each time. After completing practice sessions, readers can consult the companion text for helpful explanations for all responses -- right and wrong -- and to identify areas for further study.

Product Details

• Paperback: 262 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press (April 14, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735612501
• ISBN-13: 978-0735612501
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,631,019 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Review for the DBA, May 10, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: MCSE Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Administration Readiness Review; Exam 70-228 (MCSE Readiness Review) (Paperback)

After reading this book and playing with the included practice test you will be in great shape to pass the 70-228 exam. That's assuming you already have a working knowledge of either SQL Server 7.0 or 2000. If you are not a DBA this review will not do the trick.

One other note, while the practice test does not include many questions they will prepare you well for the exam. I found them as helpful as any of the more costly test prep products.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Just enough to let you pass the exam, September 9, 2001

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"mayhewm" (Indianapolis, IN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MCSE Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Administration Readiness Review; Exam 70-228 (MCSE Readiness Review) (Paperback)

If you are currently a Database Administrator or Analyst, this book is good at helping you prepare for the exam. However, if you are expecting an indepth resource on the subject you will be disappointed. The only downfall to these types of books is the fact that they give you enough examples to pass the test but not enough real world experience. This book gives you the question, you try to answer and then it gives you Microsoft's correct answer (not necessarily real world). Overall a good book and cd to prepare for the test (rated 3 1/2 stars but not available as a rating). Most likely you will need additional resources to help you prepare.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Would not have passed without this book, September 11, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: MCSE Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Administration Readiness Review; Exam 70-228 (MCSE Readiness Review) (Paperback)

I am a SQL Server DBA with two years of hands on experience with the product. I chose this exam as my first Microsoft certification. I passed the exam yesterday with the help of this book and the exam simulations included on the CD. Do not expect to pass the exam using only this book, however, the practice questions were invaluable for teaching me what type of questions to expect as well as how Microsoft expects you to answer them. In addition, the short narratives at the beginning of each section contain quite a bit of concise, useful information. Other than the narratives, the book only contains practice questions and is designed to help you determine your readiness to sit the exam. The CD practice test is very close in format to what you can expect when you take the test. If used in conjunction with other study materials, it will serve you well.