Learn how to install, configure, and troubleshoot SQL Server 2000 and prepare for the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) exam with this official Microsoft study guide. Work at your own pace through the lessons and hands-on exercises. And use the special exam-prep section and testing tool to measure what you know and where to focus your studies before taking the actual exam. As you build real-world database administration expertise, you re also preparing for MCP Exam 70-228 a core exam on the MCDBA track and an elective on the MCSA and MCSE tracks.Build the skills to: Install or upgrade to SQL Server 2000 Configure database options capacity, connectivity, and performance Automate data transfer and manipulation with Data Transformation Services (DTS) packages Use SQL Server replication services Manage security features authentication, logins, permissions, and alerts Monitor and fine-tune system performance with tools such as SQL Server Agent, SQL Profiler, and the Windows(r) System Monitor Perform backups and restorationsReady for the exam? Take practice tests on the CD.Your kit includes: Comprehensive self-paced study guide that maps to MCP exam goals and objectives NEW Test-readiness tool that generates timed, 50-question practice exams with automated scoring NEW More than 200 pages of exam prep and objective-by-objective review Learn-by-doing exercises for skills you can apply to the job 120-day evaluation version of SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition Fully searchable eBook? plus sample databases and technical white papers on CD

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Overview Installing SQL server 2000 Upgrading to SQL server 2000 User databases Populating a database Developing a data restoration strategy Backing up Managing Access to SQL Server 2000 Managing SQL server permissions Performing administrative tasks SQL server performance Using SQL server replication Maintaing high availability Preperation for exam 70-228 CD contains fully searchable ebook