Everything you want to know about 70-320

Q: What are the prerequisites for taking the exam 70-320?

A: Before taking the exam, you should have at least one year of experience in developing middle-tier components. You should also have a working knowledge of Microsoft C# .NET.

Q: What credit does it provide?

A: After passing the exam, you will achieve the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) status. You will also be eligible for the Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft .NET, the Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) for Microsoft .NET, and the Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) on Microsoft SQL Server 2000 certifications.

Q: Which certification does it cover?

A: The exam is a core requirement for the Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft .NET certification. It is also a core exam for the Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) for Microsoft .NET certification if you have a working knowledge of Microsoft C# .NET language. It is an elective exam for the Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) on Microsoft SQL Server 2000 certification.
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How to prepare for 70-291 exam

The Microsoft exam 70-291 measures an individual’s ability to implement, manage, and maintain a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. Before taking the 70-291 exam, you should practice the following:

  1. Configure TCP/IP addressing on a server.
  2. Manage DHCP clients and leases, DHCP Relay Agent, DHCP databases, DHCP scope options, reservations and reserved clients.
  3. Diagnose and resolve issues related to Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) and incorrect TCP/IP configuration.
  4. Diagnose and resolve issues related to DHCP authorization and verify DHCP reservation configuration.
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How to prepare for 1Z0-052 exam.

Nearly fifty eight objectives have been specified for 1z0-052 (Oracle Database 11g: Administration I) test. To appear for this certification test a candidate must posses a sound knowledge about the architecture of Oracle. One must also know Oracle’s architectural components and database structure before taking the test. One should also be capable of managing storage structures within a database in order to keep the database up to date. Practicing the following things can help a candidate clearly understand these points and pass the test confidently:

  1. Know Oracle product family.
  2. Explain Relational structures.
  3. Understand the SQL language.
  4. Describe the single-instance architecture.
  5. Explain the memory structures.
  6. Describe the process structures.
  7. Identify the tools for administering an Oracle database.
  8. Plan an Oracle database installation.
  9. Install the Oracle software by using Oracle.
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How to prepare for 70-447 exam

The Microsoft test 70-447 measures your ability to design the infrastructure of database servers and databases, and to optimize, manage, and administer SQL Server databases. It covers a range of database technologies. You must understand the ways of planning to install database servers and databases, and know about the cost of hardware and software resources to develop the infrastructure. You should also consider the security of the database servers and usage of 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 70-447 test, you should practice the following:

  1. Use capacity planning to plan the infrastructure.
  2. Know the hardware and the software resources to be used.
  3. Know the installation of the default and named instances.
  4. Analyze the security requirements on the basis of server-level, database-level, and schema-level.
  5. Know the procedures for creating databases and database objects.
  6. Know the strategy for creating high-availability for a business.
  7. Know replication and its types.
  8. Know about database mirroring.
  9. Know about log shipping.
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How to prepare for 1Z0-051 exam

The certification test for Oracle 11g Database SQL Fundamental (1Z0-051) requires a profound knowledge of developing a database. Oracle certifications are considered to be the hottest credentials in the database world. To clear the exam of 1Z0-051, you must be well versed with the objectives specified for the test. Practicing especially in the following areas will definitely help raise your level of confidence: