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  Hi, I'm reading the Self Paced Training Kit which is helpful.

  
  

  Does anyone know if this exam is open book?

  Tuesday, January 19, 2010 9:16 AM
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  how can i get this kit. is it free of cost.
  

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  Tuesday, January 19, 2010 9:30 AM
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  Exam is not open book.
  
  I couldnt tell you about any of the training kits as I dont know. Be sure however to check out the errata pages for that book.
  
  
  

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  Tuesday, January 19, 2010 11:05 AM
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  hi imughal ,
  
                   you can follow this book for exam 70-448 and this book is published by Microsoft Press.Please follow this below link to view that book.               

  MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-448): Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 - Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance:

  
  http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/Book.aspx?ID=13112&locale=en-us

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  • Proposed as answer by TapanPattanaik Tuesday, January 19, 2010 1:40 PM
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  Tuesday, January 19, 2010 1:40 PM
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  hi Creebee ,
  
                   yes , i know this exam is not an Open Book.
  
  For Preparation you can follow these:
  
  

  Preparation Tools and Resources To help you prepare for this exam, Microsoft Learning recommends that you have hands-on experience with the product and that you use the following training resources. These training resources do not necessarily cover all of the topics listed in the "Skills Measured" tab.

  Classroom Training 6236A: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services (3 Days) 01: Learning Plan for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance (Exam 70-448) (1 Forms) 6235A: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Integration Services (3 Days) 6234A: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services (3 Days)

  Microsoft E-Learning There is no Microsoft E-Learning training currently available.

  Microsoft Press Books Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services Step by Step MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-448): Microsoft SQL Server 2008 - Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance Microsoft SQL Server 2008 MDX Step by Step

  Practice Tests MeasureUp (Measureup.com) Self Test Software (Selftestsoftware.com)

  Microsoft Online Resources

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2008 – Learning Portal : Find special offers and information on training and certification.
  • Product information : Visit the SQL Server 2008 Web site for detailed product information.
  • Microsoft Learning Community : Join newsgroups and visit community forums to connect with your peers for suggestions on training resources and advice on your certification path and studies.
  • TechNet : Designed for IT professionals, this site includes how-to instructions, best practices, downloads, technical resources, newsgroups, and chats.
  • MSDN : Designed for developers, the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) features code samples, technical articles, downloads, newsgroups, and chats.

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  • Proposed as answer by TapanPattanaik Tuesday, January 19, 2010 1:43 PM

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  Hi imughal,
  
                  No, it is not free of cost. If you want for Paper book then you can purchase this book .

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  • Proposed as answer by TapanPattanaik Tuesday, January 19, 2010 1:49 PM

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  IN my opinoin, the following MS press books are good for your 70-448 preparation.
  
  
  
  
  
  Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services Step by Step

  MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-448): Microsoft SQL Server 2008 - Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance

  Microsoft SQL Server 2008 MDX Step by Step
  
  
  For more information ,you can get some advice from those experiencing your exams or microsoft exams .

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  Microsoft experience http://www.microsoftkit.com
  training http://www.getinmore.com

  • Proposed as answer by Maryloveus Friday, January 22, 2010 1:55 AM
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  Thursday, January 21, 2010 3:51 AM
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  I passed 448, and this book was enough:

  
  

  MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-448): Microsoft SQL Server 2008 - Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance

  Friday, January 22, 2010 12:22 AM
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  Hi

  I have passed the 70-448 exams yesterday.

  I work a lot with the Training Kit, i have prepared the exam with the 201 questions from the book, I have done almost all the exercises and unfortunately, i didn’t get sufficiently point to get certified! I had 674 points :-(

  What can i do to improve my score?

  Thank you

  Tuesday, July 13, 2010 8:33 AM
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  Hi

  I want go for the MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance Certification.

  I'm beginner to sql . What I need to study before I start for the 70-448 certification?

  Is there any prerequisites (Certification) to complete this exam (70-448)?

   

  Can anyone please guide me how to start.

   

  Thank you

  parankush.

  Sunday, June 19, 2011 4:52 PM