70-432 MCTS Implementation and Maintenance

NotHackingYou

Guys that are studying for this / have studied and taken this test - what material did you use? I have the 'Training Kit' from Mike Hotek and am finding it to be as bad as Amazon reviews say. I also have the orange SQL Server 2008 R2 Unleashed book but have not tried reading it yet. Are there any other study materials that are recommended?

Thanks!

amcnow

I used that same Microsoft Press book to study for 70-432. As a matter of fact, I posted one of those reviews ("Solid test engine, but book needs editing"). The material in this book is barely adequate. The book also has a lot of errors (especially chapter 1, which is sad).

Take a look at Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Administration: Real-World Skills for MCITP Certification and Beyond (Exams 70-432 and 70-450) (Amazon.com: SQL Server 2008 Administration: Real-World Skills for MCITP Certification and Beyond (Exams 70-432 and 70-450) (9780470554203): Tom Carpenter: Books). It really is the best certification preparation book out there for 70-432 (and one of the only ones for 70-450), which isn't saying much. The material is much more complete and accurate than Microsoft Press, but it's not perfect. For one, some of the exercises and examples take some figuring out.

Feel free to keep the SQL Server 2008 R2 Unleashed as a supplemental reference. I highly advise you drop the Microsoft Press book like it's hot!