How Do You Use This Book?

This book provides a solid foundation for the serious effort of preparing for the exam. To best benefit from this book, you might want to use the following study method:

  1. Read each chapter carefully. Do your best to fully understand the information.

  2. Complete all hands-on exercises in the chapter, referring to the text as necessary so you understand each step you take. Install the evaluation version of SQL Server, and get some experience with the product.

    images Use an evaluation version of SQL Server Enterprise Edition (which you can download from www.microsoft.com/sql) instead of Express Edition, because Express Edition doesn't ...

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