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Interview Question :: MCTS: SQL Server 2005 Exam 70-431


If you are not a full-time DBA and have passed the 70-431 test can you please give me some pointers as to which resources helped you out the most? Im currently using 1.) Microsoft Press MCITP Self Paced Training kit (which includes a version of the Measure up practice Test) 2.) Practice Test 70-431 purchased from Measure Up 3.) Online Course 70-431 from Measure Up which are ok since I can afford (in time or money) an instructor led course. CBT Nuggets looks pretty good too. Any info. would be greatly appreciated.
My background is in T-SQL, Classic ASP and VBScript (Web Development)
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RE: MCTS: SQL Server 2005 Exam 70-431?

Yeah, I would first say CBT Nuggets along side the Microsoft Blue books (Self paced trainning kits) Download test questions from a site like Acual Test, seeing how you're not a total noob these should be just fine for you. Search the Standard Torrent sites or maybe your private tracker all these Videos / Books are easy to have over the internet. No point in paying thousands of dollars for them.



if You can get an invite try bitme.org or bitspyder.net both are ALL educational trackers, nothing but educational stuff and they both have TONS of Cert stuff for you.



Good luck on the exam.
 
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RE: MCTS: SQL Server 2005 Exam 70-431?

If you have not yet taken the exam, email me, I have a great resource for you. The MS book did not prepare me well for the exam. Report Abuse
 
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RE: MCTS: SQL Server 2005 Exam 70-431?

Usually I found the so referred to "Training Kits" to be the most beneficial.



Most of the exam questions actually are derived from materials in the Training Kit. In your case that would be:

- MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-431): Microsoft SQL Server 2005—Implementation and Maintenance



However, I strongly recommend that you read ALL of the material advised by Microsoft's site if you have the time. But rest assured that the Training Kit will be your most valuable resource.



PS~ Actually, the Books Online also provide an excellent resource if you know how to pick what to read.



Good Luck
 
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