I want to revise for exam 70-432 for Sql Server 2k8. This is the database admin exam. Problem is, any study guide I have seen is not out till March/April. As I have free time (in between jobs), I want to get some significant revision done now.
What book would be good for this exam? I'm expecting answers with reference guide type books but a book which is academic (has learning points/exam tips/questions and answers) would be very useful given the requirement.
Also, from a career point of view, am I taking the right exam? Some background: I am an ASP.NET dev, I am just wondering what would be more useful - database dev or admin? This is really a question dependent on personal experience and the type of places you guys have worked.
My suggestion is get the Measureup.Com test questions online, then answer the questions, if you do not know the answer use their explanation to link to the MSDN. Create a link in your favourites for your preferred browser to all these links organised by exam objectives. I think this is the easiest and cheapest way to pass a cert there is no training guide for, it assumes you have at least a little experience in the product. If you are less confident if you sign up for a second shot voucher at prometric you can buy the E-Learning collection for your cert for $35, pretty good value. Final tip is book the exam, there is nothing like having a date to concentrate the mind!!!.
Good Luck.
Geoff
Proposed as answer byGeoff Clark MCMWednesday, February 11, 2009 4:39 AM
Marked as answer byKen Rosen_MSThursday, March 5, 2009 10:28 PM
My suggestion is get the Measureup.Com test questions online, then answer the questions, if you do not know the answer use their explanation to link to the MSDN. Create a link in your favourites for your preferred browser to all these links organised by exam objectives. I think this is the easiest and cheapest way to pass a cert there is no training guide for, it assumes you have at least a little experience in the product. If you are less confident if you sign up for a second shot voucher at prometric you can buy the E-Learning collection for your cert for $35, pretty good value. Final tip is book the exam, there is nothing like having a date to concentrate the mind!!!.
Good Luck.
Geoff
Proposed as answer byGeoff Clark MCMWednesday, February 11, 2009 4:39 AM
Marked as answer byKen Rosen_MSThursday, March 5, 2009 10:28 PM
