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~ Erik Veerman (Author), Teo Lachev (Author), Dejan Sarka (Author), Javier Loria (Author), Solid Quality Learning (Author)
Key Phrases: cube designer, report server, report designer, Analysis Services, Adventure Works, Reporting Services (more...)
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Announcing an all-new Self-Paced Training Kit designed to help maximize your performance on 70-445, the required exam for the new Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence certification. This 2-in-1 kit includes the official Microsoft study guide, plus practice tests on CD to help you assess your skills. It comes packed with the tools and features exam candidates want most--including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and customizable testing options. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for skills and expertise that you can apply to the job.

Work at your own pace through the lessons and lab exercises. Focusing on the technology skills required to build business intelligence applications using SQL Server 2005, this official study guide covers topics such as installing, configuring, and deploying SQL Server Analysis Services, SQL Server Reporting Services, and SQL Server Integration Services.

Then assess yourself using hundreds of practice questions on the CD, featuring multiple, customizable testing options to meet your specific needs. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives or chapters. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers--including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get an evaluation version of SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition software and an exam discount voucher--making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.

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Key Book Benefits:

In-depth coverage of exam objectives and sub-objectives--plus instructive case studies and troubleshooting scenarios to enhance your performance on the job

200+ practice and review questions

Test engine that enables customized testing, pre-assessment and post-assessment, and automated scoring and feedback

Complete objective-by-objective review section, plus a handy exam-mapping grid

180-day evaluation version of SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition

15 percent exam discount voucher from Microsoft (limited-time offer)

Entire study guide in searchable eBook format


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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Do not buy this book, May 1, 2008
By simply "me" (ole U S of A) - See all my reviews
This book has not been properly edited to ensure that all instructions are correct. The book consistently references the wrong items (db names) or asks the reader to perform a step that can't be completed because an item does not exist. EXAMPLE: pg 303, Ex.1 Step 7. There is no 'subcategory' field in the 'dscategory' dataset. I think this error is becauase pg 294, steps 12 & 16 have the names reversed. These authors stink.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Not Enough for Exam, February 28, 2008
The book is good source for starting up in BI SQL Server but perhaps not enough to pass exam. I gave exam last week after only preparing this book , didn't pass .. the questions were so different from the one given with book practice test and also advanced knowledge was required . I think its good idea to use one of the practice test i.e SelfTest etc and learn online whats left off.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to help pass the 70-445 exam, May 14, 2009
By Eleasha Counts (Irving, Texas) - See all my reviews
I just passed the 70-431 exam. I took a class and we used the Mircosoft Tool Kit book. It was a self paced course so there wasn't classroom lectures. The book was great ! I passed the exam on the first try. Which prompted me to go it alone and purchase this book 70-445. I found the text easy to understand and could follow the examples and practices very easily. The questions in the toolkit are directly related to the actual exam questions that you will sit for.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible exam prep kit
Do not expect to pass the exam with this training kit. I read each chapter, completed all exercises, and repeated all simulation tests several times. Read more
Published 17 months ago by ch

4.0 out of 5 stars Good
This book helped me prep for the 70-445 exam, I am still reading this one. I recommend Transcender Practice exams with this book.
Published 17 months ago by F. Punjwani

4.0 out of 5 stars As good as,if not better than, attending the corresponding the MS intructor led training
I have attended the intructor led MS trainings.

Because you dictate your own pace, reading the book and diligently going thru the exercises is as good as,if not... Read more
Published 17 months ago by nornal

4.0 out of 5 stars Good examples on CD
Very good introduction in MS SQL Server 2005 BI. Although indeed sometimes errors in the textual instructions, the delivered projects on CD are correct and clear. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Peter Wald

4.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK TO GO BY
GREAT REFERENCE GUIDE FOR THE SQL SERVER 2005 (EXAM 70-445). I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND GAINING KNOWLEDGE ON THE BACKROUND OF THE SYSTEMS USED IN THIS STUDY GUIDE. Read more
Published on February 13, 2008 by J. Whitcomb

4.0 out of 5 stars Good and the only one 70-445 preparation guide
Very good training kit. One minus -- there are just a few Quick Check questions and answers at the end of each chapter. Read more
Published on November 1, 2007 by Pavel Gusak

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