Microsoft's 70-432

Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance

• 100% Exam Coverage • Interactive E-Book • Pre-Assessment Test • 438 Practice Questions with Full Explanations • 125 Interactive Quizzes • Chapter by Chapter Study Guide & Notes • Articles, How Tos, Tips, Flash Cards • Test History and Performance Review and Powerful Analytics • Study Planner • Continuously Updated

The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance is an industry recognized vendor neutral credential. The certification is proof of a person's competence across a spectrum of skills including using T-SQL statements, and carrying our day-to-day maintenance and troubleshooting of databases using the SQL Server 2008. uCertify’s guaranteed certification prep for 70-432 is comprehensive and helps you not only earn your certification in the shortest time possible, but to also gain the knowledge required on the job. Here’s what to expect from your uCertify prepkit:

Microsoft 70-432 test prep and exam questions 100% test pass guarantee

100% Test Pass Guarantee.

You will pass your exam in the first attempt or we will refund your money in full. Read More...
 Buy Now Try it Online
Or Download

The Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance certification exam is a standalone certification from Microsoft with the exam code 70-432.

The certification is targeted at database developer, database administrator, and database manager. The exam covers in Sql Server 2008 Implementation and Maintenance and related services, managing SQL Server Agent jobs, managing SQL Server instance permissions, and manages and configures databases.

Skills Measured

  • Installing and Configuring SQL Server 2008
  • Maintaining SQL Server Instances
  • Managing SQL Server Security
  • Maintaining a SQL Server Database
  • Performing Data Management Tasks
  • Monitoring and Troubleshooting SQL Server
  • Optimizing SQL Server Performance
  • Implementing High Availability

Related Certifications

Microsoft Certified IT Professional

70-432 Course Duration

This is a self-paced, independent study program, so there is no minimum or maximum restriction. The amount of time you will take depends on your existing knowledge of the area and related experience, as well as your availability. We recommend at least 2 to 3 weeks if you have a reasonable amount of database administration or work experience. You should plan on devoting 2-3 hours every day.

70-432 Course/Exam Objectives

  • Chapter 1: Installing and Configuring SQL Server 2008
    • Install SQL Server 2008 and related services.
    • Configure SQL Server instances.
    • Configure SQL Server services.
    • Configure additional SQL Server components.
    • Implement database mail.
    • Configure full-text indexing.
  • Chapter 2: Maintaining SQL Server Instances
    • Manage SQL Server Agent jobs.
    • Manage SQL Server Agent alerts.
    • Manage SQL Server Agent operators.
    • Implement the declarative management framework (DMF).
    • Back up a SQL Server environment.
  • Chapter 3: Managing SQL Server Security
    • Manage logins and server roles.
    • Manage users and database roles.
    • Manage SQL Server instance permissions.
    • Manage database permissions.
    • Manage schema permissions and object permissions.
    • Audit SQL Server instances.
    • Manage transparent data encryption.
    • Configure surface area.
  • Chapter 4: Maintaining a SQL Server Database
    • Back up databases.
    • Restore databases.
    • Manage and configure databases.
    • Manage database snapshots.
    • Maintain database integrity.
    • Maintain a database by using maintenance plans.
  • Chapter 5: Performing Data Management Tasks
    • Import and export data.
    • Manage data partitions.
    • Implement data compression.
    • Maintain indexes.
    • Manage collations.
  • Chapter 6: Monitoring and Troubleshooting SQL Server
    • Identify SQL Server service problems.
    • Identify concurrency problems.
    • Identify SQL Agent job execution problems.
    • Locate error information.
  • Chapter 7: Optimizing SQL Server Performance
    • Implement Resource Governor
    • Use the Database Engine Tuning Advisor.
    • Collect trace data by using SQL Server Profiler.
    • Collect performance data by using Dynamic Management Views (DMVs).
    • Collect performance data by using System Monitor.
    • Use Performance Studio.
  • Chapter 8: Implementing High Availability
    • Implement database mirroring.
    • Implement a SQL Server clustered instance.
    • Implement log shipping.
    • Implement replication.

Career Prospects

A Microsoft MCTS certified professional has several career opportunities open up to them, including:

  • Database developer
  • Database administrator
  • Database manager
  • SQL Server database developer
  • Software engineer
  • Database engineer

70-432 Exam FAQ's

What certificate do I earn on passing the vendor certificationS?
If you pass Microsoft's 70-432 exam you will get credit towards the following certificationS:
What is the exam registration fee?
150
Where do I take the exam?
The Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance is administered by Prometric at testing centers worldwide. Click here to find a testing center near you.
How many questions are asked on the exam?
The exam contains 50 questions.
What is the duration of the exam?
120 minutes

(on a scale of 0-1000)

What is the exam's retake policy?

In the event that you fail your first attempt at passing the MCTS certification exam, Microsoft's retake policy is:

  • If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on an exam the first time, he must wait at least a 24-hour period before retaking the exam.
  • If a candidate does not achieve a passing score the second time, the candidate must wait at least a 14-day period before retaking the exam a third time.
  • A 14-day waiting period will also be imposed for the fourth and fifth subsequent exam retakes.
  • A candidate may not take a given exam any more than five times per year (12 months). This 12-month period would start the day of the fifth unsuccessful exam retake.
  • The candidate would then be eligible to retake the exam 12 months from that date. In order to take a given exam more than five times per year, a candidate must submit a request and obtain prior permission from Microsoft.
What is the validity of the certification?
MCTS certification has no expiration. The certification holder is certified for life unless the vendor changes their policy. Click here for more information.
Where can I find more information on this exam?
You can find more information about the 70-432 here: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?id=70-432&locale=en-us
70-432 Course Includes Free Buy
Chapters 1 8
Practice Tests 1 7
Total Questions (inc. quizzes) 31 438
Interactive Quizzes 15 125
Final Test No Yes
Articles, How Tos.., Tips No Yes
Study Notes Sample 789
Customers who are interested in 70-432 are also interested in

Overall Customer Rating!

 
 

4.6 out of 5 Pass Ratio: 97.23%.
9 out of 10 customers who purchased this course would recommend the product to their friends.

Our Customers are talking!


I have bought 70-432 exam guide which helped me a lot in passing my exam.

Jacoba

"Exam Materials Are Excellent."

Raghu Nathan