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Summary: A bit simplistic in places...
Review: As previous reviewers noted, this book concentrates on the Enterprise Manager interface. Some of the instructions are *very* detailed, right down to the "Click OK" level, which makes me worry; nobody who has any business administering a database server should need to be told "Click Next to proceed with the Wizard."This kind of detail wouldn't be so bad, except that other, more useful information, is left out. There's very little attention given to T-SQL, even when using a simple T-SQL statement is much more efficient than working through the Enterprise Manager GUI. And there's an assumption that you're familiar with previous versions of SQL Server (especially 6.5) and with basic database concepts. There are a few too many assumptions for the rank novice, and a bit too much emphasis on the GUI for seasoned pros. However, it's set up in about the same format as the exam, and the questions are worthwhile. When I studied for the exam, I found this book useful as *one* aspect of my study strategy -- but, like other reviewers, I can't imagine passing the exam with this book alone.
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Summary: A bit simplistic in places...
Review: As previous reviewers noted, this book concentrates on the Enterprise Manager interface. Some of the instructions are *very* detailed, right down to the "Click OK" level, which makes me worry; nobody who has any business administering a database server should need to be told "Click Next to proceed with the Wizard." This kind of detail wouldn't be so bad, except that other, more useful information, is left out. There's very little attention given to T-SQL, even when using a simple T-SQL statement is much more efficient than working through the Enterprise Manager GUI. And there's an assumption that you're familiar with previous versions of SQL Server (especially 6.5) and with basic database concepts. There are a few too many assumptions for the rank novice, and a bit too much emphasis on the GUI for seasoned pros. However, it's set up in about the same format as the exam, and the questions are worthwhile. When I studied for the exam, I found this book useful as *one* aspect of my study strategy -- but, like other reviewers, I can't imagine passing the exam with this book alone.
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Summary: Good read, but still need Book Online to pass exam
Review: This book is good for learning the product, but not good enough to pass the exam. I have use other New Riders' MCSE book to pass MCSE exams. But you can't simply rely on this book only, in order to write exam 70-028. However I like all the Step-to-step guide.
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Summary: good for starter, no for exam
Review: This is a good book for people never touch SQL server before. This book will provide you a good lads. However, this book will not make you pass the exam 70-028. This book give you only 60% of necessary information. It didn't teach you T-SQL. Need extra material.
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