Exam 70-462: Administering Microsoft Sql Server 2012 Databases

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The 70-462 examination also known as the Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases examis an authentic certificate offered by Microsoft Certification Program. The exam is for those candidates who are working in the area of installation, configuration and administration of databases system.They not only set up database systems but are responsible for making sure those systems to operate efficiently.
Exam Outline
1. Install and configure
 Plan installation
 Install SQL Server and related services
 Implement a migration strategy
 Configure additional SQL Server components
 Manage SQL Server Agent
2. Maintain instances and databases
 Manage and configure databases
 Configure SQL Server instances
 Implement a SQL Server clustered instance
 Manage SQL Server instances
3. Optimize and troubleshoot
 Identify and resolve concurrency problems
 Collect and analyze troubleshooting data
 Audit SQL Server instances
4. Manage data ...
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 Configure and maintain a back-up strategy
 Restore databases
 Implement and maintain indexes
 Import and export data
5. Implement security
 Manage logins and server roles
 Manage database permissions
 Manage user and database roles
 Troubleshoot security
6. Implement high availability
 Implement AlwaysOn
 Implement database mirroring

Recommended Prerequisite
It is highly recommended that candidates who wish to appear for this exam must have a minimum of a year’s working experience in the related field prior to taking the exam. Candidate should also possess skills and knowledge in the following tasks:

 Audit instances of SQL Server
 How to back up databases
 Effective configuration of :
 additional components of SQL Server
 services associated with SQL Server
 Implementation of :
 migration strategies
 column store indexes
 contained databases
 HADR solution (High Availability and Disaster Recovery solution)
 Import and export data
 Proper installation SQL Server and related services
 Apt maintenance of a database and of indexes
 Management and optimization of databases
 Administration of
 permissions for database
 database snapshots
 database partitions
 Management of
 logins and server roles
 SQL Server Agent alerts
 Administration of
 SQL Server Agent jobs
 SQL Server Agent operators
 Server instances
 users and database roles
 Manage log files including creation and designing of log files
 Effective optimization of queries
 Appropriate installation of plan
 Restoration of databases
 Security troubleshooting

Recommended Study Aids
Candidates can find various online training materials such as the 70-462 PDF which include all questions answers and gives the candidates a proper format. They can also prepare for the 70-462 by taking the practice test.

Exam Details
Exam Format: Multiple choice questions (MCQs)
Exam length: 110 minutes
Passing scored: 70%
Exam Cost: US $80
Type of Exam: proctored
Registration offered at: Prometric Testing Center

The exam is available in eight different languages:
1. English
2. French
3. German
4. Japanese
5. Russian
6. Spanish
7. Portuguese (Brazil)
8. Chinese (Simplified)

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