 See larger picture | MCSE Training Kit (Exam 70-229): Microsoft SQL Server(TM) 2000 Database Design and Implementation (Pro Certification)
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Product Description This official MCSE TRAINING KIT teaches how to design and implement database solutions using Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition, as well as providing in-depth preparation for MCP Exam 70-229-a core exam for MCDBA certification and an elective on the Microsoft Windows 2000 MCSE track. Topics map directly to the objectives measured by the MCP exam, including developing a logical data model, implementing the physical database, retrieving and modifying data, programming business logic, tuning and optimizing data access, and designing a database security plan. Students learn through an integrated system of skill-building tutorials, case study examples, and self-assessment exercises. An economical alternative to classroom instruction, this kit enables students to set their own pace and learn by doing!
Featured Customer Reviews  Pathetic to say the least.,
February 09, 2006
I passed this exam a month ago, while I am restricted by NDA from speaking about the questions; I can tell you that nothing in this book has any thing to do with this exam whatsoever. The questions in this book are too elementary; it is like asking you what is 4 + 4 in a SAT study kit (you got the picture). The only thing you can get out of this book is that if you are unable to answer ALL the questions correct in about an hour or two, rest assured that you are not ready for that exam but the not the other way around. Meaning, if you are able to answer all of them, by no means this - by it self- means that you are ready. Invest your money some where else or if you are in Redmond WA pay a visit to the library where you will find my copy, I am in my way to donate it.
Sloppy proof-reading wastes good beginners guide,
April 04, 2004 If exam's are your motivation then this is only the starting point not the "Learn by rote" you need to guarantee success. If you're new to SQL Server then this training kit does what would be an excellent job if of gently introducing you to the world of SQL Server and relational databases, let down by sloppy proofreading. Some examples: Page 106 has three tables to illustrate normalisation: a book table and TWO author tables. I think what they meant was a book table, an author table and an AuthorBook table and someone just didn't check the table captions. On page 73 the sp_helpprotect stored procedure is introduced. The example won't work because the stored procedure is called sp_helprotect. And when you hit brick walls with examples (try turning debugging on - the book makes it sound dead simple, the reality is you'll hit an "unable to connect" message that requires extensive research and additional work if you're running SP3) there's nowhere to turn. It's a shame because the book does an excellent job in other ways. But it's lazy. It gives the easy and obvious examples and sample questions and whenever anything that might require a bit of real explanation comes up if you're lucky it says "Go read somewhere else", if you're unlucky the subject doesn't come up at all. I'd still recommend it as a "gentle" way into SQL Server for those new to databases, but it could have been so much better with just a little more effortNot so bad,
February 27, 2004 This book contains enough information in the following areas:
stored procedures, triggers, XML, entities and indexes.It also contains poor information in the following areas:
Managing and manipulation data.
Cursors.
SQL Server tuning. I strongly recommend the Microsoft self-paced book. It contains more material for the exam.  Not enough,
November 20, 2003Did not prepare me well for the exam.,
July 23, 2003 This book is supposed to prepare you for the 70-229 exam. It fails on almost every level, the questions at the end of each chapter are nothing like test questions. You'd be infinately better prepared if you read the sql server books online. Not only are they free, but they include the information you'll need to pass the exam. If you want this book as resource to learn SQL Server 2000 i'd tell you to look elsewhere. SAMS 'Microsoft SQL Server 2000 unleashed' title is far more comprehensive. In summary, i'd avoid this book like the plague. I had to read it because my training school required me to and I regret the wasted time. My time would have been much better spent reading through the books online.
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