MCTS SQL 2005
Nov 21, 2006Hi everybody;
i'm preparing the MCTS certification for SQL Server 2005. So i need some materials which will be practical for me to get started with the engine and tool.
Thanks
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70-431 (MCTS - SQL 2005)
Jul 10, 2006Hi,
Somebody can speak (tips) about exam 70-431?
Tips?
Amount Questions?
Time ?
....
MCTS SQL Server 2005?
Apr 14, 2008I am aspiring to do the MCTS SQL Server 2005 certification. However, since the SQL Server 2008 is released, I was wonder if doing 2005 is a right choice?. Does anyone you know if when the 2008 certification will likely replace the 2005, is it going to be in this year? or any guidance/information is appreciated.
Thanks
MCTS: SQL Server 2005, 70-431
Jan 21, 2008Hi All,
I'm interested in doing MCTS: SQL Server 2005. Could any one please let me know any link where I can find any study material/practice tests for free for the Exam 70-431.
Your help is greatly appreicated.
Thanks,
DBSTARTER
MCTS Sql Server 2005
Oct 29, 2007I am studying for my MCTS sql server 2005 from home
and was just wondering how long it should take me to get through it
throughly. I am going through the Microsoft Implementation and maintainace self kit book.
Many thanks
Rob
MCTS 2005 SQL SERVER
Nov 24, 2007i am considering studying for the MCTS in SQL Server 2005 - can anyone offer advice if the Elearning material is useful?
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MCTS 70-431: SQL Server 2005 Implementation And Maintenance
Dec 24, 2006
Hi, I am about to take a MCTS 70-431 exam next week.
I tried to find few information regarding this exam, but I cannot find what I need at Microsoft site.
I wonder if anyone has taken this exam or knows about any information about this exam.
My Questions:
Q1: Number of questions on the exam
Q2: Passing Score or percentange or numbers of right questions
Q3: Format of exam:
Definition, concepts, case study, or simulation?
Q4: What if I fail? Retake policy
Do I pay same amount to take it again?
Any information is really helpful and appreciated.
Thank you so much!
MCTS Exam For Business Intelligence SQL Server 2005
Mar 8, 2008
Hi All,
I would like take MCTS exam in Business Intelligence(Dataware Housing).For this
I want to know about the MCTS Certification Business Intelligence (SQL Server 2005 ).
Any one can suggest how to prepare for this exam and what is the CODE for this Exam?
And also is SQL Server 2008 has been released or not???
Please respond to this mail and thanks in advance.
Thanks& Regards,
Maruthi
Can I Use Sql Server 2005 Developer Edition With Windows Xp Home Edition SP2 For MCTS Exam 70-431 Preparation?
Dec 21, 2007Hi
I am interested in taking MCTS exam 70-431 for sql server 2005 implementation and maintainance.
I have been reading the hardware requirements for the instalation of sql server versions and realise that enterprise and developer editions have same minimum requirements for the operation system.
I understand that the Developer Edition includes all the functionality of SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition, but it is licensed for use as a development and test system, not as a production server.
Also I undestand that the developer edition supports the Windows XP Home Edition with SP2 or later but the enterprise edition does not support this operating system. The evaluation/trial version is for the enterprise edition. Can I use the developer version of sql server 2005 for my practice exercises instead of using the trial version?
I have all hardware requirements for the trial enterprise version except that I am using Microsoft windows Xp home edition version 2002 with SP2. I am trying to see if I can use the developer version of sql server 2005 as it is cheaper for me to buy this software than buying the new operating system for my computer.
According to the microsoft book for the MCTS exam 70-431 there is a section which states that before you begin you should have Microsoft Windows Server 2003 running on your computer on an NTFS file system
(NTFS) partition. Will I still be ok to use the book and be able to do all the tests in the book if i am using the developer version of sql server 2005 with my Microsoft windows Xp home edition than using the trial version which comes with the book?
Thanks
gifty
MCTS 70-431 Help
Apr 1, 2008Can anyone tell me how many questions there are in the exam and what the pass rate is please.
Also can anyone tell me the nature of the questions that are asked or anything else that might help please.
Kind Regards
Rob
Regarding MCTS
Jul 2, 2007hi Everybody,
I am sitting for the Microsoft MCTS eaxm(70-528:Web Based Client Development) next week.
I have a confution regarding the question below.
THE QUESTION:
You create a Web Form. The Web Form allows users to log on to a Web site. You implement the
login logic using a Login control named Login1.
The membership data for the application is stored in a SQL Express database in the App_Data
directory.
You need to configure your application so that the membership data is stored in a local Microsoft
SQL Server database.
You add the following code segment to the Web.config file.
<membership defaultProvider="MySqlProvider">
<providers>
<add name="MySqlProvider"
type="System.Web.Security.SqlMembershipProvider, System.Web,
Version=2.0.0.0, Culture=neutral,
PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a"
connectionStringName="MySqlProviderConnection"/>
</providers>
</membership>
Which two additional actions should you perform? (Each correct answer presents part of the
solution. Choose two.)
The six options are:
A. Use Aspnet_regsql.exe to create the Microsoft SQL Server database.
B. Set Login1's MembershipProvider property to MySqlProviderConnection.
C. Add the following code segment to the Web.config file. <connectionStrings> <add
name="MySqlProviderConnection" connectionString="valid connection string"
/></connectionStrings>
D. Add the following code segment to the Web.config file. <appSettings><add
key="MySqlProviderConnection" value="valid connection string" /></appSettings>
E. In the ASP.NET configuration settings within IIS, ensure that Role Management
Enabled is selected.
F. Use the Web Site Administration Tool to select AspNetSqlMembershipProvider as the
membership provider for your application.
Somewhere it is written that the two options are
A,D
Somewhere the options are:
B,D
Somewhere there are different options.
Two of my friend sat for the exam and one of them answered A,C
Another answered B,D
Both of them were incorrect.................
Can anybody please tell me which two options are correct with a brief explanation??
There confutions with 3-4 more questions.I will post them in few days.
Thanx in advance .
70-431 (MCTS SQL)
Jul 10, 2006
Hi,
Somebody can speak (tips) about exam 70-431?
Tips?
Amount Questions?
Time ?
MCDBA Or MCTS
Feb 7, 2007For my last 3 years I have work with the SQL 2000 as a database analysis. Now I want to get a certification to prepare me to look for a better job. Which certification is more valuable in today job marker MCTS or MCDBA.
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Gathered Materila For MCTS 70 - 445 Exam
Apr 29, 2008
Hi ,
I have started gathering required materrials for MCTS 70 - 445 Certification Exam.
Up to this period, I have
1.Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Integration Services Step By Step Book
2.Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services Step By Step Book
3. Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services Step By Step Book
and the main text book for this exam is MCTS 70-445 Implementation and Maintainance sql server 2005 BI
Is there any need for more material for studying MCTS 70-445 exam???
If any,please inform me as early as possible.
I heard SQL Server 2008 has been released in the market..so is there any separate MCTS Exam for this edition also???
With regards,
Maruthi...
Buying SQL Server For MCTS Training?
Mar 18, 2008Hi Everyone,
I am looking to buy SQL Server for my home computer solely for the purpose of training for Exam 70-431 Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: SQL Server 2005. My inclination is to buy SQL Server Developer Edition from Amazon.com for $41.99. Is this the best thing for me to do? What is the difference between Developer, Express and Standard in terms of training for the certification exam?
Thanks!
How To Apply SQL Server 2005 Express SP1 To The Version Of SQL Server 2005 Express Which Installs With Visual Studio 2005?
Aug 8, 2006When I installed VS 2005, it installed the default version of SQL Server 2005 Express that ships with Visual Studio 2005 installer media.
How can apply SQL Server 2005 Express SP1 to update this existing instance?
Currently, if I run this query:
SELECT @@version
I get the following:
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - 9.00.1399.06 (Intel X86) Oct 14 2005 00:33:37 Copyright (c) 1988-2005 Microsoft Corporation Express Edition on Windows NT 5.1 (Build 2600: Service Pack 2)
After applying SP1, I should get 9.00.2047.00.
Should I just go to this link and download & install the SQL Server 2005 Express Edition SP1:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/sql/download/
Thank you,
Bashman
Sql 2005 Upgrade Sql Standard 2005 To 2005 Standard Sp2 (using A Command Prompt)
Apr 10, 2008First of all I am planning to install sql 2005 standard and sql standard sp2
on vista ultimate professional using vs 2008 pro
I have some questions about installing sql 2005 what is the best way to install sql 2005 on
vista My article I got this from ms 403393 (upgrading sql standard 2005 to sql standard 2005sp2)
1 sql standard .(shortcut right click from cd/dvd not possible) I have heard command prompt start menu, click cmd
type run D: cd/dvd exe
From a wizard (sql sp2)
2. sql standard sp2
a. upgrade using a wizard
b. open a command prompt (not sure if right click is best option)
install dvd media example dqlserver2005sp2-kb921896-exe SKUUPGRADE=1(is run as administrator option on media)
do I type run or what do I type ?
c. go to system configuration page(where is this) you should see a single warnining you need to install
sp2, the edition should say success if it does not please reapply
d. on the registration page please enter your registeration number
e. on the comments to install please enter database services, reporting services
workstation components, books online and development tools( I wish to install
all components)
f. on the instance page click default instance(default install)
g. finish rest of wizard
h. apply sql sp2
I also have of seperate question of upgrading sql from vista using a Configuring local admin account
account (configuring administration from a wizard-will this notify
me by default) I do not want my administrative priviledges elevated.
I will be using default configurations for my installations.........
I often wish there would a nice picture examples of doing this
Please help
Forwarding Variable Number Of Parameters From VB.2005 To Sql Server 2005 Stored Procedure
Jan 15, 2008I have a problem regarding forwarding 'n number of parameters' from Visual Studio 2005 using VB to SQL-Server 2005 stored procedure.I have to save N number of rows in my stored procedure as a transaction. If all rows are not saved successfully, I have to roll-back else update some other table also after that. I am unable to handle - How to send variable number of parameters from Visual Stduio to Sql - Server ? My requirement is to use the SQL-Stored Procedure to store all the rows in the base table and related tables and then update one another table based on the updations done. Please Help .....
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SQL 2005 Server (SP2) To SQL 2005 Express (SP2) Replication Looping/Excessive Repl Times
Sep 25, 2007We have a large number of clients attempting to replicate two publications on 2005 Express databases (2 publications subscribed to the one subscriber database) with our 2005 Server (9.00.3042.00 SP2 Standard Edition) and experiencing two significant problems:
1) Users experience the following message:
The Merge Agent failed after detecting that retention-based metadata cleanup has deleted metadata at the Subscriber for changes not yet sent to the Publisher. You must reinitialize the subscription (without upload).
This problem should not apparently occur with SQL Server 2005 (or 2005 Express) instances with SP2 applied. All clients experiencing this problem have SP2 installed as does our Server and the retention period is 30 days. The subscribers have been replicating well under that.
2) Replications never succeed after appearing to replicate/loop around for hours
This issue is the most critical as we have clients who have been installed and re-installed with new instances of SQL Server 2005 Express, new empty databases (on subscriber before snapshot extraction), and using fresh snapshots (less than an few hours old) which cannot successfully replicate.
Interestingly there is at least 1 instance where several computers are subscribed and successfully replicating the same database as another where replication refuses to succeed.
To test we have taken a republished database from another 2005 Server which is working fine and restored it to the same server as the one holding the database with which we are experiencing problems and subscribed to it. This test worked fine and replication of both publications went through fast and repeatedly without showing any signs of problem.
This indicates that the problem is perhaps data related as it appears localised to that database.
Below are two screenshots which may assist.
Screenshot 1 Shows that on the server side the replication attempts look like they are succeeding despite the fact that the subscriber end does not indicate success. Also the history indicates the the subscription has spent all it's time initialising and not merging any changes.
Screenshot 2 Shows a rogue process which has appears on many of the problem child subscribers. It shows a process running with no end time even though the job indicates failure in the message and even though other replication attempts appear to have succeeded after it. This process stays in the history showing that it is running even when I can find no corresponding process for it.
Can anyone suggest a further course of action/further testing/further information required which may assist?
This is extremely urgent and any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
Scott
How Do I Measure Bandwith Usage For Merge Replication SQL 2005 To Sql Server Mobile 2005?
Jan 24, 2007Hi,
Is there any way to measure bandwith usage during merge replication between sql server 2005 and sql server mobile 2005 running on a cradled wm5 mobile device.
Attaching the windows performance monitor to the network connection established over usb would work although I was wondering if there was something specific for this case integrated into Sql server 2005 / sql server mobile 2005 / Sql server management studio / third party tools that i could use ?
thnx,
pdns.
Visual Baisc 2005 Express Edition And SQL 2005 Database Diagram Tools
Jan 29, 2008Hi,
I have created a database using VB Express 2005 express edition and I have created number of tables and SP's etc.
I am trying to use the database diagram tool but I get an error stating that the database doesn't have a valid dbo. I say yes to the prompt about making myself a valid dbo but I then get a message stating that I do not have permissions to imprersonate the dbo.
How do I overocome this issue?
Thanks
Bill
Merge Replication - SQL Server 2005, Windows Vista And MSVisual Studio 2005
Jul 11, 2007Hello everybody!
I hope that someone could help me.
I have a problem when i start sincronyzing with the emulator of MSVS2005 to SQL2005 in Windows Vista. I have the same program in the emulator, but sincronyzing with windows XP Pro and no problem...
I configure the connection to use the IUSR.
The source code that i use:
repl.InternetUrl = @"http://laptop/SQLMobileIIS/sqlcesa30.dll";
repl.Publisher = @"laptop";
repl.PublisherDatabase = @"database";
repl.PublisherSecurityMode = SecurityType.NTAuthentication;
repl.Publication = @"Pubdatabase";
repl.Subscriber = @"SQLMobile";
repl.SubscriberConnectionString = @"Data Source='" + nomeFicheiroBD + "';Password='3409'";
The error that returns is:
"Failure to connect to SQLServer with provided connection information. SQL Server does not exist, access is denied because the IIS user is not a valid user on the SQL Server, or the password is incorrect"
Does anybody knows what i can do?
HELP I NEED SOMEBODY TO HELP!
Thanks!
Parameter Passing In SQL Server 2005 Integration Services (SSIS) 2005 From VB.Net2005
Sep 7, 2007Is it possible to parm in a value to a SSIS
in my SSIS i have a variable;
Name : FileName
Scope : PackageName
Type : String
Value : ""
I have tried adding the following code in my vb.net project ;
pkg.Variables("filename").Value = "C: emp estfile.001"
pkg.execute()
but come up with the following error
A first chance exception of type 'System.MissingMemberException' occurred in Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll
Public member 'Variables' on type 'IDTSPackage90' not found.
can anyone help ?
Working In VB.Net 2005 Inserting NULL Into A Field In Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Feb 2, 2007I am update/inserting records threw a web form in vb.net. I need to insert 'NULL' into my microsoft sql server database. I am not talking about the below line of code where website is the name of my paramater. If i do that it will just place a blank into that field in the database. If i dont enter anything into that textbox I want it to to say NULL in that field. So if I go into the actual table in the SQL Server Management Studio and look at the website field of the recored I just added or updated and did not type anything into the web site textbox it needs to say NULL. I also tried the second line of code but that places a single quote in front and behind NULL. So the field will have the value 'NULL'.
website.value = txtwebsite.text.tostirng
if txtwebsite.text ="" then
website.value ="NULL"
end if
The reason why I need the NULL there is because I bind the website filed to a hyperlink template in a gridview. The actual text of the hyperlink is bound to PAYER which is a name of a insurance payer but the navigateto is bound to the website field. If i do not enter any data into the website field and it stays as NULL, then when my gridview is loaded, payers that dont have a website will not be underlined and user wont have the option to click on them since there is no value for the navigateto. But if i use my form to update/add a payer and leave the website textbox blank in puts a blank into that field in my database and when it loads that new row into the gridview the PAYER is underlined and u can click on it but it will just take u to the web site is unavailable page. So is there anyway to actaull have NULL placed into a filed and not just blank space
The Bane Of Sql 2005 Express... Spending Life Attempting To Upgrade To SQL 2005.
Jan 16, 2008I am out of brain cells. I can not figure out how to upgrade instances of sql express to sql 2005 or even add an instance of sql 2005. I have installed/upgraded everything else (SSMS, etc.) to SQL 2005.
I am dazed and confused. I don't even know where to start in explaining what I have tried and done. I have 303 log files going back to 3/27/2007 from various attempts.
Where do I start in figuring this debacle out???
Error Msg: Login Failed For A User . For VS 2005 Websites With SQL Server 2005
May 30, 2008Just installed SQL Server 2005 and tested my old VS 2005 ASPnet websites, which were connected toSQL Server 2000 databases before. All my websites were created for local HTTP applications, coded with a connection string with User ID and Password. The SQL Server 2000 was configured as mixed authentication (i.e. with User ID and Password). These websites worked very well with SQL Server 2000 database server.Testing my old VS 2005 websites with SQL Server 2005 database, showed a 'Login failed for a User ''.' error msgalthough the 'Test Connection' on VS 2005 design showed a perfect query for e.g. a GridView control. I have assured that the UserID/Password were correct for Management Studio Security object'slogin and Database Security's user. The server instance was configured with mixed authentication mode. One thing I am not sure of is, when clicking the Management Studio icon, a Connection dialog showed up, asking for a Windows or MIxed authentication? I just stayed with the Windows authentication. What does the authenticationmode have anything to do with the VS 2005 website connection? Should I change to mixed authetnication mode?TIA,Jeffrey
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Jan 16, 2007Hi All,
Parameter passing in SSIS 2005 sometimes appears to be a cumbursome task. I have been digging into this topic for quite some time and here i note down some simple steps to demonstrate parameter passing at Package level.
(1) Create a SSIS project using Business Intelligence 2005 Or VS 2005.
(2) Create datasource (.ds) and Data Source View as required.
(3) A default SSIS Package by the name Package.dtsx is created. Double click this and you are shown tabs for Control Flow, Data Flow, Event Handlers, Package Explorer. On the Control Flow, drap and drop Execute SQL Task from Control Flow Items in the toolbar.
(4) Lets now create a variable at Package level. Right click anywhere in the control flow box (not on the Task created in Step 3 above). Click on the Variables on the context menu displayed. Variables window appears on the left of the screen. Click the Add Variable box in this window to create a variable. Name it var1 (or whatever you may like), Scope as Package, DataType as String and Value as MyValue. This is only the default value.
(5) Now let us edit the SQL Task created in Step 3. Double on it, on the General tab you can change its Name, Description. Set ResultSet as None. We shall proceed to execute a stored procedure by name MySPName and pass it a parameter. Set ConnectionType as OLE DB. Select the connection you creates in step 2. Set SQLSourceType as Direct input. SQLStatement as MySPName ? . Note the ? mark after the name of the stored procedure. This is important to accept the variable value (var1) created in Step 4.
(6) Select Parameter Mapping tab now. Click on Add button. Select the Variable Name as User::var1. This is the user created variable of Step 4. Select Direction as Input, DataType as Varchar and Parameter Name as @var1. Click on OK now.
(7) This sets up the basic of parameter passing. Compile the project to verify everything works. Right Click on the SQL Task and select Execute Task. This will execute the package taking default value of the variable. This can be used along with dtexec command with /set option to pass the parameter at command prompt.
SQL Server Standard 2005, SQL Mobile 2005 Data Encryption Issues
Jul 26, 2007Hi,
I have a central database server that is runnning on SQL 2005 standard edition and Windows server 2003 standard as OS.
I realise that I can use SQL statements to encrypt and decrypt the data inside the standard SQL.
However, how do I read and write the data via an web application coded in C#.net and is also running on the same machine?
Another issue is, I need to replicate some of the data in this SQL standard over to a SQL mobile running on a mobile device running on Windows CE 5.0.
The mobile device also needs to read and write data to the encrypted data via a C#.net application.
Question is, with all these requirements to be met, can I use AES? I know that AES is not available on Windows XP and Windows Server 2000 and I cant find AES in the .net compact framework.
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thank you.
How To Upgrade From SQLServer Management Studio Express 2005 To SQL Developer 2005
May 25, 2007I currently have SQL Server Management Studio Express 2005 and would like to upgrade my machine to SQL Developer 2005 as easily as possible. Keeping my databases and such.
Any recommendations on the best way to do this would be greatly appreciated.
thanks!
Can We Install Reporting Services 2005 In A Machine In Which Is Not Installed SQL Server 2005
Nov 19, 2007Hi,
Can we install reporting services 2005 in a machine in which is not installed SQL server 2005.?
Thanks
RAPI CopyFileToDevice Slow After Switch From Mobile 2005 To Compact 2005
Sep 12, 2007I have a windows forms application that runs on my PC that populates a SQL Server Compact 2005 database and then transfers that .sdf file to my mobile device. The communication between the mobile device and PC is done using the Desktop RAPI class from OpenNetCF (http://www.opennetcf.com/FreeSoftware/DesktopCommunication/tabid/90/Default.aspx)
Anyway, I was previously using SQL Server Mobile 2005 and my populated .sdf was around 1.7 MB and I could transfer it to my mobile device in a minute. Once I switched to SQL Server Compact 2005, the transfer process began taking 3 minutes with a 1.5 MB .sdf file. The SSCE also got bloated more easily so I added in the Compact operation each time after I fully populate the SDF to keep the file size at 1.5 MB, but even then it still takes 3 minutes.
I've done a few tests where I simply switch between the two database versions and that simple switch of the version changes the transfer time. I am dumbfounded trying to figure out what the cause might be. Since it is just a file transfer, why would the version even matter unless somehow SSCE is really not compacting and lying about its actual size.
Has anyone run into anything similar to this or may have any ideas what might be going on?
Thanks.