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How to prepare 70-444 exam.

The Microsoft test 70-444 measures your ability to optimize, manage, and administer SQL Server databases. The test is designed to check your ability to use the SQL Server services and objects. It requires you to have a good knowledge of the SQL Server objects and troubleshooting issues related to SQL Server. Before taking the 70-444 test, you should practice the following:

  1. Use System Monitor.
  2. Manage counters and performance logs.
  3. Use SQL Server Profiler.
  4. Use Dynamic Management Views.
  5. Create and maintain statistics.
  6. Maintain transaction logs.
  7. Use Query Editor.
  8. Analyze queries using Graphical Execution Plan.
  9. Create and manage a trace.
  10. Trigger events and notification processes.
  11. Use different tools and services of SQL Server to diagnose database problems.
  12. Understand Failover Clustering.
  13. Understand Database Mirroring.
  14. Restore system databases.

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Everything you want to know about 70-444

Q. What are the prerequisites for the 70-444 test?

A. There are no prerequisites for the 70-444 test. However a candidate must be familiar with the creation and usage of SQL Server databases and database objects.

Q. I am new to SQL Server. How should I start preparing for the test?

A. To start preparing for the test, you need to have the SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition. You should have Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 and Internet Information Services.

Q. What are the objectives of the test?

A. Visit the following link to view the objectives of the 70-444 test:
Objectives
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How to prepare for 220-603 exam.

A+ 220-603 tests the candidate’s ability in troubleshooting and interacting with customers remotely via the telephone or e-mail. The updated CompTIA A+ credential requires two tests. CompTIA A+ Essentials plus CompTIA A+ 220-603 Exam credential validates hardware and software, with added elements of security and soft skills, as well as safety and environmental issues. Before taking the 220-603 test, a candidate should practice the following:

  1. Install add-on cards such as display card, sound card, internal modem, etc., on the motherboard.
  2. Install device drivers for add-on cards installed on the motherboard.
  3. Connect power supply connectors to motherboard, hard disk drive, floppy drive, etc.
  4. Create partitions on the hard disk drive and format partitions.
  5. Install operating systems.
  6. Identify system resource conflicts such as IRQ conflict and I/O address conflict between devices.
  7. Configure important settings such as boot sequence, date and time, floppy disk drive parameters, hard disk drive parameters, etc., in BIOS.
  8. Identify various types of communication ports such as serial port, parallel port, USB port, IEEE 1394 port, etc.

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How to prepare for 1Z0-147 exam.

The 1Z0-147 (Oracle9i: Program with PL/SQL) test focuses on a candidate’s ability to develop applications by using the PL/SQL. It requires the candidate to have a good command over PL/SQL. One should be capable of understanding the requirements of an application and program accordingly. Before appearing for the test, one must be well familiar with the objectives declared for the test. Along with going through books and taking practice tests, a candidate should also do a lot of hands-on work on programming. Practicing the following things can help a candidate clearly understand the concepts of PL/SQL programming and pass the test confidently:

  1. Define and execute PL/SQL blocks.
  2. Use %TYPE attribute to define the datatypes of variables.
  3. Insert, update, delete, and query data from tables with the help of PL/SQL programs.
  4. Practice defining and raising exceptions in PL/SQL programs.
  5. Create and execute procedures.
  6. Create and execute functions.
  7. Invoke functions in SQL expressions.
  8. Create packages.

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How to prepare for IK0-002 exam.

The CompTIA test SK0-002 is intended to certify users who should have at least 18 to 24 months hands-on experience of installing, configuring, diagnosing, and troubleshooting computers. Server+ certifies technical knowledge in areas such as RAID, SCSI, and multiple CPUs, as well as capabilities with server issues, including disaster recovery. Before taking the SK0-002 test, you should practice the following:

  1. Identify the name of several parts in a computer and their purposes and characteristics.
  2. Install the motherboard in the computer case.
  3. Identify several components on the motherboard such as hard disk controller, floppy disk controller, CMOS chip, expansion slots, etc.
  4. Install and remove memory modules on the motherboard.
  5. Install add-on cards such as display card, sound card, internal modem, etc., on the motherboard.
  6. Install external devices such as keyboards, monitors, subsystems, and modem racks.
  7. Install UPSs according to requirements.

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