MCSA/MCSE/MCDBA Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft SQL Server 2000 System Administration, Exam 70-228: Microsoft(r) SQL Server(tm) 2000 System Administration, ... 70-228, Second Edition (Pro-Certification)

Learn how to install, configure, and administer SQL Server 2000 - as you prepare for MCP Exam 70-228, a core requirement for MCDBA certification and an elective for the MCSE and MCSA tracks.

Learn how to install, configure, and troubleshoot SQL Server 2000-and prepare for the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) exam-with this official Microsoft study guide. Work at your own pace through the lessons and hands-on exercises. And use the special exam-prep section and testing tool to measure what you know and where to focus your studies-before taking the actual exam. As you build real-world database administration expertise, you’re also preparing for MCP Exam 70-228-a core exam on the MCDBA track and an elective on the MCSA and MCSE tracks.

Build the skills to:

• Install or upgrade to SQL Server 2000
• Configure database options-capacity, connectivity, and performance
• Automate data transfer and manipulation with Data Transformation Services (DTS) packages
• Use SQL Server replication services
• Manage security features-authentication, logins, permissions, and alerts
• Monitor and fine-tune system performance with tools such as SQL Server Agent, SQL Profiler, and the Windows® System Monitor
• Perform backups and restorations

Ready for the exam? Take practice tests on the CD.

Your kit includes:

• Comprehensive self-paced study guide that maps to MCP exam goals and objectives
• NEW-Test-readiness tool that generates timed, 50-question practice exams with automated scoring
• NEW-More than 200 pages of exam prep and objective-by-objective review
• Learn-by-doing exercises for skills you can apply to the job
• 120-day evaluation version of SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
• Fully searchable eBook-plus sample databases and technical white papers-on CD

A Note Regarding the CD or DVD

The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.

Learn how to install, configure, and troubleshoot SQL Server 2000and prepare for the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) examwith this official Microsoft study guide. Work at your own pace through the lessons and hands-on exercises. And use the special exam-prep section and testing tool to measure what you know and where to focus your studiesbefore taking the actual exam. As you build real-world database administration expertise, youre also preparing for MCP Exam 70-228a core exam on the MCDBA track and an elective on the MCSA and MCSE tracks. Build the skills to: Install or upgrade to SQL Server 2000 Configure database optionscapacity, connectivity, and performance Automate data transfer and manipulation with Data Transformation Services (DTS) packages Use SQL Server replication services Manage security featuresauthentication, logins, permissions, and alerts Monitor and fine-tune system performance with tools such as SQL Server Agent, SQL Profiler, and the Windows System Monitor Perform backups and restorations Ready for the exam? Take practice tests on the CD. Your kit includes: Comprehensive self-paced study guide that maps to MCP exam goals and objectives NEWTest-readiness tool that generates timed, 50-question practice exams with automated scoring NEWMore than 200 pages of exam prep and objective-by-objective review Learn-by-doing exercises for skills you can apply to the job 120-day evaluation version of SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition Fully searchable eBook?plus sample databases and technical white paperson CD A Note Regarding the CD or DVD The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com. This study guide provides instructions for installing, configuring, and troubleshooting the SQL Server 2000, and it offers assistance preparing for the Microsoft Certified Professional examination. The last fourth of the book consists of topic-speci fic question-and-answer reviews. A companion CD c This chapter introduces you to the breadth of Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and sets the framework for understanding the environments in which the SQL Server 2000 installation you are administering might be running.