Re: passed the 70-229
- From: PhilB1 <PhilB1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2006 14:47:02 -0800
Chris, what patch did you use for getting the tests to work? I have several
MS Training Kits where the exams do not work on any of my machines. In fact,
I had a practice test running on 2003 Server, but following an automatic
update it no longer works.
Thanks for any feedback,
Phil
"Chris" wrote:
> Hi
>
> That's the only book I used - I thought it was very good and covered
> pretty much everything that was in the exam, if you use the test
> software that comes on the CD (that's if you can get it to work - I had
> to get a patch from Microsoft.com) it's looks just like the real test
> and is a great way to prepare. The last thing you want is to waste 5 -
> 10 minutes working out what you're supposed to be doing!
>
> Some of the questions are very detailed on syntax, so make sure you've
> practiced all the examples in the book on a real SQL server instance,
> particularly on areas you don't use in your everyday work - like me and
> XML.
>
> Good luck for next week
>
> Chris
>
> PS Don't forget the big breakfast!
>
> eSAMAJ wrote:
> > Congratulation for both of you guys. I am taking 70-229 end of next week. I
> > am going through Microsoft Press book Database Implementation. If you guys
> > can share more about the exam and preparation that might help me to pass the
> > exam.
> >
> > Thanks
> > eSAMAJ
> >
> > "Chris" wrote:
> >
> > > Congrats - I passed to today with 931
> > >
> > > There's a lot of messages on this forum saying how hard 70-229 is, I
> > > just wanted to add that yes it is hard but as with all of these exams
> > > you need to know your detail inside out and you'll be fine:)
> > >
> > > My Top-tip is do as many practice papers and tests that you can find.
> > > It helps to get used to that sickening feeling you get, when after
> > > reading the question you think its simple and then you read the answers
> > > only to find that 3 of the 4 could be right!
> > > That and always have a big breakfast a couple of hours before a morning
> > > exam - works for me.
> > >
> > > Chris
> > >
> > > Vania wrote:
> > > > Hi, I'd only like only to say that I passed the 70-229 exam, with a score of
> > > > 954/1000. I have to thank you for the suggestions found here, and so I'd like
> > > > to share my experience and maybe help someone else starting the studies.
> > > >
> > > > I used:
> > > > - Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database Design and Implementation by
> > > > Microsoft Press (it takes to have studied it).
> > > > - Que - Training Guide (SQL server 2000 Database design and implemantation)
> > > > - It' very useful and more clear/simple than the Microsoft Press Book, but
> > > > some contents have to be taken also from the MicroSoft Press book, absolutely.
> > > > - The questions in both of previous books and the ones of Examulator (really
> > > > good and similar to the ones of the exams).
> > > >
> > > > I'll look forward the certification on SQL Server 2005 asap the books will
> > > > be printed (I've been used it since the Beta2 version)....
> > >
> > >
>
>
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