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

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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.

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.

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.

You can't learn much from this book. This book contains only questions and answers(with explaination). That's about all. Nothing much. Don't expect this book will teach you how to install SQL. It will only ask you to refer to book online.