SQL Server 7 Administration: Exam: 70-028

I was both disappointed and pleasantly suprised when I finished reading this book.As a study guide for exam 70-028, it doesn't go into enough detail all the time. In some parts it's very general, giving a high-level overview and in other parts it goes into great detail, telling you the exact menu selection (Tools - Replication - Configure ....) You need to have some experience with SQL Server to get the most out of this book. As I said, it will certainly supplement another more detailed study guide.However, I believe this books strength is that it WILL be used as a reference guide to working with SQL Server. The chapters are well laid out and topics are easy to locate. I use this book in the "real world" quite a bit.All in all, a very good book to have, but not the best source when you're studying for the exam

I've read this book twice in addition to Microsoft Books and Online help, with good SQL hands-on experience, and passed the exam with a good score. As usual, Sybex publications still one of the best material for certification from any company or organization (e.g. A+, Network+, MCSE, etc.).Enjoy!

This book is the condensed version of the big hardcover SQL 7.0 Administration Study Guide also published by Sybex. As a matter of fact, at least half the content was lifted word for word from the big book, moreso than in other Exam Notes books I've used. This book was helpful as a supplement to the MOC but if you already have the big book from Sybex, you can skip this one. The book does a good job of covering each exam objective as put forth by Microsoft and is fairly well readable.