Implementation and Maintenance exam (70-431) is the first stop for everyone entering this new certification track, and serves as both a single exam certification as well as the entry exam for the MCITP-level certifications. This book provides an introduction to the development and administrative aspects of SQL Server 2005 and features practical guidance for all aspects of the exam.

Get a great start in your certification process today with this comprehensive guide which includes:

• Hundreds of challenging practice questions plus two bonus exams
• Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a test engine

Authoritative coverage of all key exam objectives, including:

• Installing and Configuring SQL Server 2005
• Implementing High Availability and Disaster Recovery
• Supporting Data Consumers
• Maintaining Databases
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting SQL Server Performance
• Creating and Implementing Database Objects