Customer Review: It was a very helpful book. I think it is a great book even if you are not applying for the certificate. It helped me in my work, certificate, and personal SQL Server 2005 knowledge. I would recommend this book for every one who is looking for a SQL Server 2005 book.
Customer Review: 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 better than, attending the corresponding the MS intructor led trainings.
Customer Review: I actually bought this book by mistake, BUT I started reading it while I waited on the MCITP SQL Server 2005 Database Administration All-in-One Exam Guide (Exams 70-431, 70-443, & 70-444) (All-in-One)to arrive. It's the PERFECT book to have for either a developer or DBA! As a matter of fact,... more info
Customer Review: This book really helped me prep for the 70-441 exam. I managed to pass it the first time. One thing the book itself doesn't really mention is that the exam questions are all case-study related, with "best answers" needed (when to use stored procs vs UDFs), not trivia-related issues (what stored... more info
Customer Review: I've taken several SQL DBA courses, have numerous SQL Server/T-SQL books and hands down, this is by far the BEST book out there! It's put together in an order than takes you from the basics all the way through the most advanced part of being a DBA. In fact, if you're wanting any more in depth info,... more info
Customer Review: After reading this book, I felt it was lacking in details and possibly had more than a few errors. Although it is a study guide, with some good challenging practice questions, I can not help but emphasize for a few dollars more you could get a better study guide that would be far more useful and... more info
Customer Review: I am in a SQL Database Implementation and Design class right now, and the lessons provided in the book do a good job at instilliong SQL code into your mind.
Customer Review: Being new to SQL Server, I chose this book as the only reference to study for the exam based on the reviews, and I wasn't mistaken.
It covers all the exam topics in the right order, and it gives enough explanation about each subject that would get you through the exam.
However,if you... more info