MCTS SQL Server 2008 Implementation & Maintenance

This course is designed for professionals typically pursuing a career as a Database Administrator; individuals who don't work directly with SQL Server as part of their primary job but wish to show their breadth of technology experience, including developers and systems administrators.

Course Overview
Course Content
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This course is designed for professionals typically pursuing a career as a Database Administrator; individuals who don't work directly with SQL Server as part of their primary job but wish to show their breadth of technology experience, including developers and systems administrators.

Entry Requirements

Candidates for this certification should have one to two years of experience using SQL Server 2008 or two to three years of experience using a previous version of SQL Server.

Minimum System Requirements

Hardware Requirements

Minimum Pentium® 1 GHz
Minimum G3 machine for Macintosh®
Minimum 128 MB RAM
Minimum 256 MB RAM for Macintosh®
1024 x 768 screen resolution is recommended
56K or high-speed Internet
Operating Systems
Microsoft® Windows® operating system (32-bit and 64-bit) (not Windows NT)Windows 7 using Internet Explorer 8
openSUSE® (SUSE® Linux) - 9.2-9.3, 10.0-10.3, 11.0-11.1
Macintosh OS® X™ - 10.4, 10.5
Macintosh OS® X™ 10.6

Supported Browsers

Internet Explorer® - 6.x-8.0 (not on Macintosh)
Firefox® - 2.0 -3.6.10 (not on Macintosh)
Safari™ - 3.0-5.0.2 (only on Apple - Macintosh)

Minimum Requirements for Plug-Ins

Flash® 6.0 - 10

Where will I go from here?

This course is designed for professionals typically pursuing a career as a Database Administrator; individuals who don't work directly with SQL Server as part of their primary job but wish to show their breadth of technology experience, including developers and systems administrators.

What will I gain?

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance

Assessment

Candidates are required to take and pass exam

70-432 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation & Maintenence

Please note that examination fees are additional to course fees.

What will I get?

Full online content via a learning portal
Access to a virtual bookshelf containing all the textbooks you might need during your studies
Access to all components of the courses from any PC with internet connection
Test-Preps. These consist of test questions at a level of difficulty similar to that of your qualifying exams.
They come with an test-mode option, which limits the time available to complete it, or in a study mode, which makes detailed feedback available to explain the right and wrong answers for every question
SkillSoft's mentors are available online 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year for the most popular certification exams to provide support, guidance and encouragement.
Other courses have mentors available online Monday to Friday, 2pm-10pm GMT
The support period is 12 months from the date of enrolment.