Exam 70-029: Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0
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SYNOPSIS MCDBA MCSE 2000
Microsoft’s exam 70-029, "Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server
7.0" is a core requirement for the MCDBA (Microsoft Certified Database
Administrator) on SQL Server 2000 certification. It is designed for candidates
who "design and implement a database solution by using Microsoft SQL Server
version 7.0" There is no specific prerequisite for this exam.
Exam 70-029 is also
an elective for these other certifications: MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems
Engineer) on Windows 2000; MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) on
Windows NT 4.0; MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) + Internet on
Windows NT 4.0; and MCSD (Microsoft Certified Solution Developer).
This exam is moderately difficult and costs $125
USD. It may be taken from Pearson Vue or Thomson Prometric.
At one time this
exam provided no pass score other than Pass/Fail, but this is subject to change.
“Beginning with the release of the Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003–related
exams, Microsoft will provide numerical scores on exams. By the end of
September 2003, most exams will have the new score report format, which
includes this numerical score... The new scale requires a minimum passing score
of 700 on all exams. The maximum score on the exams will vary depending on the
complexity of the skills being measured.” - Microsoft
Exam and Testing Procedures FAQ
Note that Microsoft does not document the format of
a particular exam: “Microsoft exams might include adaptive testing technology
and simulation items. Microsoft does not identify the format in which exams are
presented.” In the past, though, this exam was form-based multiple choice with
around 49 questions, some based on scenarios.
This exam is scheduled for retirement on June 30, 2004.
The
topics covered by this exam include:
- Developing
a Logical Data Model
- Deriving
the Physical Design
- Creating
Data Services
- Creating
a Physical Database
- Maintaining
a Database
For more information:
http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/exams/70-029.asp
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