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| It is always a good question when I have to do a little reading to get the answer. Thanks.
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Well, thanks for the clarification. I was studying for the MCTS exam using 'The Real MCTS SQL Server 2008 Exam 70-432 Prep Kit: Database Implementation and Maintenance' by Mark Horninger (2009) which stated it clear as mud:
The Bulk-Logged recovery model is similar to Full recovery model, except that nonlogged operations are performed as nonlogged. This provides a performance advantage for Bulk-Logged operations. However, if a Bulk-Logged operation has occurred since the last full backup, you will not be able to recover any changes made since the last full backup. The Bulk-Logged recovery model does not support point-in-time recovery.
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Was really the question framed correctly?
Thanks.
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Patrick2525 (2/16/2011)
Well, thanks for the clarification. I was studying for the MCTS exam using 'The Real MCTS SQL Server 2008 Exam 70-432 Prep Kit: Database Implementation and Maintenance' by Mark Horninger (2009) which stated it clear as mud: The Bulk-Logged recovery model is similar to Full recovery model, except that nonlogged operations are performed as nonlogged. This provides a performance advantage for Bulk-Logged operations. However, if a Bulk-Logged operation has occurred since the last full backup, you will not be able to recover any changes made since the last full backup. The Bulk-Logged recovery model does not support point-in-time recovery.
Wow - that's wrong on two counts. First is that even if bulk-logged operations have occurred since the full backup, you can still recover to the end of a log backup, and second is the bit you highlighted.
Although I haven't done that exam myself as I upgraded directly from 2005 to 2008 MCITP, most of the Admin exams I've done have contained a fair amount of backup and recovery questions, so it does pay to know your stuff.
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Sourav-657741 (2/16/2011) Was really the question framed correctly?
Can you be more specific?
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Yes, it's very frustrating trying to study for the exams when the study guides are wrought with errors and contradictions. I wish those things were peer reviewed. However, these SSC QOTD, along with the peer discussions, keeps me on my toes
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| Great question, covering this type of information is very valuable. thanks!
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Patrick2525 (2/16/2011)
Yes, it's very frustrating trying to study for the exams when the study guides are wrought with errors and contradictions. I wish those things were peer reviewed. However, these SSC QOTD, along with the peer discussions, keeps me on my toes 
I must warn you though - it can become addictive. I've been slowly working my way through all the previous questions from the beginning. I've only got a few hundred more to go...
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Patrick2525 (2/16/2011)
Yes, it's very frustrating trying to study for the exams when the study guides are wrought with errors and contradictions. I wish those things were peer reviewed. However, these SSC QOTD, along with the peer discussions, keeps me on my toes 
True Story: The exam questions are filled with contradictions and odd errors also. They are peer reviewed (no really) a lot like these questions are. We would sometimes agree to leave in a "bad" question. One or two individuals would bother or Flame the rest of the panel until frustration, instead of logic, made the decision. That is why I have always recomended the use of "study guides" to anyone taking the certification tests.
IMHO: The best ones out there are Troy...
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| Thanks for the super easy question and the Super easy two points!
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