@duran-2 - you are welcome , just paying it back to SSC 🙂

One other resource worth mentioning is the MS Learning channel. Each of the SQL 2012 exams have a prep video. Here's the one for 70-463: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siS_7pcj0yI which will have info on the format of the exam too.

Stairway Series: I found this really useful last year to get up to speed as it was a standing start for me on SSIS this time last year. Also the comments are always welll worth reading for the Stairway series. Just make sure you know what tools to use.

Somewhat obvious but when studying I still find myself refering to the objectives (for example http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-us/exam-70-463.aspx).

@dan-2: TOTALLY AGREE on the exam debriefing, its woeful and has been since as long as I remember (over 10 years). Lately MS Learning are making a big play on social media about success stories but this is actually a learning opportunity missed. What is wrong with more detail on incorrect answers? At least break it down into specific areas is one idea:

"Implement auditing, logging, and event handling" - Poor 0/3

"Implement package logic by using SSIS variables and parameters" - Excellent 3/3

For feedback, a line graph does not cut it. Lack of feedback is a learning opportunity missed here by MS.